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Blóðughófi
In Nordic mythology, Blóðughófi (sometimes anglicised Blodughofi and meaning "Bloody Hoof" in Old Norse) is the Horses of the Æsir, horse of Freyr and is attested in several þulur of horses. Attestations Kálfsvísa In Kálfsvísa, Blóðughófi is named in a list of horses, where their rider is specified as the "Slayer of Beli (jötunn), Beli", a name for Freyr: Þorgrímsþula In Þorgrímsþula, Blóðughófi is named among a list of horses: Here, they are described as being ridden by "", sometimes interpreted as a name of Freyr; however, the closely related spelling is used as a List of names of Odin, named of Odin. Anonymous þulur In one of the anonymous þulur, Blóðughófi is named in a list of horses, as the variant, (Blood-hoof): Interpretation and discussion In Skírnismál, Freyr gives Skírnir his horse, which is able to run through fire to reach Jötunheimar for the wooing of Gerðr; however, the horse here is not named. The association between horses ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Horses Of The Æsir
The Horses of the Æsir are Horses in Germanic paganism, horses present in Norse mythology which are ridden by the Æsir. Their main purpose is to be ridden daily to Yggdrasil in order for their riders to pass judgements. They are said to cross Bifröst along their journey. Among them is the famous Sleipnir which is the strongest one. They are mentioned in the ''Poetic Edda'' and the ''Prose Edda''. Listing The horses of Æsir are listed twice: In the Poetic Edda, Eddic poem ''Grímnismál'' the following names are listed: Snorri Sturluson the author of the Gylfaginning paraphrases this stanza in his ''Gylfaginning'': Apart from Odin's eight-legged horse Sleipnir, and Gulltoppr, who belongs to Heimdallr according to the ''Prose Edda'', nothing is known about these horses, especially their owner other than that they are ridden by the Æsir. These names aren't listed in the ''þulur''. Other horses are mentioned elsewhere: Gullfaxi, which originally belonged to Hrungnir. Who w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Freyr
Freyr (Old Norse: 'Lord'), sometimes anglicized as Frey, is a widely attested Æsir, god in Norse mythology, associated with kingship, fertility, peace, prosperity, fair weather, and good harvest. Freyr, sometimes referred to as Yngvi-Freyr, was especially associated with Sweden and seen as an ancestor of the Yngling, Swedish royal house. According to Adam of Bremen, Freyr was associated with peace and pleasure, and was represented with a phallus, phallic statue in the Temple at Uppsala. According to Snorri Sturluson, Freyr was "the most renowned of the æsir", and was venerated for good harvest and peace. In the mythological stories in the Icelandic books the ''Poetic Edda'' and the ''Prose Edda'', Freyr is presented as one of the Vanir, the son of the god Njörðr and Sister-wife of Njörðr, his sister-wife, as well as the twin brother of the goddess Freyja. The gods gave him Álfheimr, the realm of the Álfar, Elves, as a teething present. He rides the shining Norse dwarves, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kálfsvísa
The ''Kálfsvísa'' ("Kálfr's '' vísa''", Kálfr being maybe the name of its author) is a poem partially preserved in Snorri Sturluson’s ''Skáldskaparmál''. Its three stanzas in ''fornyrðislag Old Norse poetry encompasses a range of verse forms written in the Old Norse language, during the period from the 8th century to as late as the far end of the 13th century. Old Norse poetry is associated with the area now referred to as Scandinav ...'' mostly consist of a þula of horses and their riders, Germanic heroes (for instance Grani and Sigurðr). The ''Kálfsvísa'' also includes a narrative dealing with the Battle on the Ice of Lake Vänern between Áli and Aðils.This battle is also referred to in the ''Skáldskaparmál'' (44), in the ''Ynglinga saga'' (29), in the ''Skjöldunga saga'' and in ''Beowulf'' (2391-2396). Notes External links The ''Kálfsvísa'' in the original language. {{DEFAULTSORT:Kalfsvisa Skaldic poems ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nordic Mythology
Norse, Nordic, or Scandinavian mythology, is the body of myths belonging to the North Germanic peoples, stemming from Old Norse religion and continuing after the Christianization of Scandinavia as the Nordic folklore of the modern period. The northernmost extension of Germanic mythology and stemming from Proto-Germanic folklore, Norse mythology consists of tales of various deities, beings, and heroes derived from numerous sources from both before and after the pagan period, including medieval manuscripts, archaeological representations, and folk tradition. The source texts mention numerous gods such as the thunder-god Thor, the raven-flanked god Odin, the goddess Freyja, and numerous other deities. Most of the surviving mythology centers on the plights of the gods and their interaction with several other beings, such as humanity and the jötnar, beings who may be friends, lovers, foes, or family members of the gods. The cosmos in Norse mythology consists of Nine Worlds ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Óláfs Saga Tryggvasonar
''Óláfs saga Tryggvasonar'' is the name of several kings' sagas on the life of Óláfr Tryggvason, a 10th-century Norwegian king. Latin lives of Óláfr Tryggvason were written by Oddr Snorrason and by Gunnlaugr Leifsson; both are now lost, but are thought to have formed the basis of Old Norse sagas on his life including in the collection of texts referred to as '' Heimskringla'' by scholars. The longest is ''Óláfs saga Tryggvasonar en mesta'' (The Greatest Saga of Óláfr Tryggvason), found in the ''Flateyjarbók'', '' Bergsbók'', and other manuscripts. Latin Oddr Snorrason An account of Óláfr's life was written in Latin in the 12th century by the Benedictine monk Oddr Snorrason. It is considered to be the first full-length Icelandic saga. Oddr made use of previous written works including those of Sæmundr fróði and Ari Þorgilsson as well as '' Acta sanctorum in Selio'' and possibly '' Historia de Antiquitate Regum Norwagiensium''. His original work has been lost, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gerðr
In Norse mythology, Gerðr (Old Norse: ; "fenced-in"Orchard (1997:54).) is a jötunn, Æsir, goddess, and the wife of the god Freyr. Gerðr is attested in the ''Poetic Edda'', compiled in the 13th century from earlier traditional sources; the ''Prose Edda'' and ''Heimskringla'', written in the 13th century by Snorri Sturluson; and in the poetry of skalds. ''Gerðr'' is sometimes modernly anglicized as Gerd or Gerth. In both the ''Poetic Edda'' and the ''Prose Edda'', Freyr sees Gerðr from a distance, becomes deeply lovesick at the sight of her shimmering beauty, and has his servant Skírnir go to Jötunheimr (where Gerðr and her father Gymir (father of Gerðr), Gymir reside) to gain her love. In the ''Poetic Edda'' Gerðr initially refuses, yet after a series of threats by Skírnir she is forced to yield. In the ''Prose Edda'', no mention of threats is made. In both sources, Gerðr agrees to meet Freyr at a fixed time at the location of Barri and, after Skírnir returns with Ger ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hrafnkels Saga
''Hrafnkels saga'' (; ) or ''Hrafnkels saga Freysgoða'' (O.N.: ; Ice.: ) is one of the Icelanders' sagas. It tells of struggles between chieftains and farmers in the east of Iceland in the 10th century. The eponymous main character, Hrafnkell, starts out his career as a fearsome duelist and a dedicated worshiper of the god Freyr. After suffering defeat, humiliation, and the destruction of his Hörgr, temple, he becomes an Atheism, atheist. His character changes and he becomes more peaceful in dealing with others. After gradually rebuilding his power base for several years, he achieves revenge against his enemies and lives out the rest of his life as a powerful and respected chieftain. The saga has been interpreted as the story of a man who arrives at the conclusion that the true basis of power does not lie in the favor of the gods but in the loyalty of one's subordinates. The saga remains widely read today and is appreciated for its logical structure, plausibility, and vivid chara ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vatnsdæla Saga
''Vatnsdæla saga'' ( Icelandic: ; ; Old Norse: ''Vatnsdœla saga'') is one of the sagas of Icelanders. The saga follows several generations of a family originating in Norway and settling in the north of Iceland until the arrival of Christianity in the late tenth century. Manuscripts and dating A fragment of ''Vatnsdæla saga'' is preserved in a late-14th or early-15th-century manuscript (AM 445 b 4to). Complete versions of the text are preserved in later paper manuscripts includinAM 559 4to written between 1686 and 1688, anAM 942 4to written between 1700 and 1782. These texts likely originate from a 14th-century source, while the saga may have originally been written in the late 13th century. Synopsis ''Vatnsdæla Saga'' is essentially a family chronicle. It relates to residents of Vatnsdalur, a valley that runs south from Húnaflói, a large bay in the north of Iceland. The principal protagonist is a man named Ingimundr Þorsteinsson who fought for King Harald Fairhair o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gullinbursti
Gullinbursti (Old Norse), meaning "Gold Mane" or "Golden Bristles") is a boar in Norse mythology. When Loki had Sif's hair, Freyr's ship Skíðblaðnir, and Odin's spear Gungnir fashioned by the Sons of Ivaldi, he bet his own head with Brokkr that his brother Eitri ( Sindri) would not have been able to make items to match the quality of those mentioned above. So to make gifts to Freyr, Eitri threw a pig's skin into a furnace as Brokkr worked on the bellows, and together they manufactured the boar Gullinbursti which had bristles in its mane that glowed in the dark. The story of Gullinbursti's creation is related in the ''Skáldskaparmál'' section of Snorri Sturluson's ''Prose Edda''. According to '' Húsdrápa'', Freyr rode Gullinbursti to Baldr's funeral, while in ''Gylfaginning'', Snorri states that Freyr rode to the funeral in a chariot pulled by the boar. The boar is also known as Slíðrugtanni (Old Norse Old Norse, also referred to as Old Nordic or Old Sca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Horses In Germanic Paganism
There was a significant importance for horses in Germanic paganism, with them being venerated in a continuous tradition among the Germanic peoples from the Nordic Bronze Age until their Christianisation. They featured in a number of diverse and interrelated religious practices, being one of the most common animals sacrificed in blóts and found in graves, notably in examples such as at Sutton Hoo and the Oseberg ship. During the establishment of the church in Northern Europe, horsemeat shifted from being holy to taboo, with the eating of it being made a punishable offence and a recurring identifier of " savages" in saga literature. The role of horses in religious practice is mirrored in extant Germanic mythology and legend, with the actions of both heroes and gods reflecting historical and archaeological records. Beyond this, horses further have a central role in mythical and legendary narratives frequently carrying their rider between worlds and through the air. Origins and ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gerður Kristný
Gerður Kristný (born 1970) is an Icelandic writer who is best known for her poetry and books for children. Early life Gerður Kristný was born on 10 June 1970 and brought up in Reykjavík. She graduated in French and comparative literature from the University of Iceland in 1992 with a BA thesis on Charles Baudelaire’s ''Les Fleurs du Mal''. Before becoming a full-time writer, she trained at Danish Radio TV. Career Gerður Kristný was editor of the magazine ''Mannlíf'' from 1998–2004 and wrote numerous books for children, short stories, and poetry during the same time. In 2005, she published the biography ''Myndin af pabba: Saga Thelmu'' (''A Portrait of Dad: Thelma's Story''), which tells the story of a group of sisters' experiences of sexual abuse at the hands of their father in the 1960s and 70s.Björn Þór Sigbjörnsson, Bergsteinn Sigurðsson, and others, ''Ísland í aldanna rás, 2001-2010: Saga lands og þjóðar ár frá ári'' (Reykjavík: JPV, 2012), 195. In 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
