The Poetic Edda: Heroic poemsUrsula Dronke This volume presents four of the most intricate and fascinating mythological poems of the Poetic Edda, distinct in theme and style. They are played out between the twilight of Porr's old religion and the daybreak of the new. A man, sure that enemies are near, enters a hall full of diners at a table and calls out `Blessings on the givers'. At once he is welcomed and fed above all he is talked to and encouraged to talk himself; lively debates, discussions, and the sharing of confidences follow. This is `Havamal', an exploration the nature of human knowledge notable for its unforgettable -- |
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