A skald, or skáld (Old Norse: ; Icelandic:, meaning "poet"), is one of the often named poets who composed skaldic poetry, one of the two kinds of Old Norse poetry in alliterative verse, the …

2022年12月28日 · Skaldic poetry comprises the distinctive types of verse written in Old Norse from the beginning of the 9th to the end of the 14th century. It employed complex metrical …

Anonymous Lausavísur (Anon) - Unknown skald or skalds from a number of texts, mentioned as Lausavísur or Lausavísa. [28] Anonymous Poems (Anon) - A collection of anonymous poems, …

From a skald’s poems and stories, children learned Viking history, literature and mythology. They picked up clues about the gods, honor, courage, initiative and other Viking virtues from the …

Skaldic poetry, oral court poetry originating in Norway but developed chiefly by Icelandic poets (skalds) from the 9th to the 13th century. Skaldic poetry was contemporary with Eddaic poetry …

2024年5月26日 · Skalds in Viking societies used their poetry to record and praise the heroic deeds of kings and warriors, employing complex meters and a deep knowledge of Norse …

Originating from Old Norse and Icelandic societies, skalds were poets, storytellers, and historians who crafted intricate verses that celebrated heroes, chronicled battles, and explored the …

The skald was a figure who made his living by performing poetry in praise of Scandinavian rulers in their halls. Kings and jarls would pay handsomely for a poem which gave them a good …

2022年3月9日 · We acknowledge here her unparalleled contribution to the skaldic edition and her immense knowledge of Old Norse-Icelandic poetry and philology. We will continue to carry on …

In the Viking Age there was something called a Scald. This was a man often close to the king or chief. His job was to create and tell dramatical stories - poems - about the heroic actions of his …