The Prose Edda by Snorri Sturluson

Author:Snorri Sturluson
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Penguin Group USA, Inc.
Published: 2010-10-21T16:00:00+00:00

SKALDSKAPARMAL (POETIC DICTION)

The following translation from Skaldskaparmal is divided into two sections. The first, Mythic and Legendary Tales from Skaldskaparmal, contains the major prose stories about the gods and heroes. The second section, Poetic References from Skaldskaparmal, tells how to refer to gods, people and things.

MYTHIC AND LEGENDARY TALES FROM SKALDSKAPARMAL

1

Bragi Tells Ægir Stories of the Gods

A man was named Ægir or Hler. He lived on the island now called Hlesey, and was greatly skilled in magic. He set off on a trip to Asgard. The Æsir knew he was coming and they received him well, but much of what they showed him was fashioned through spells and shape-changings. In the evening when it was time to drink, Odin had swords brought into the hall. These shone so brightly that no other light was used while they sat at the drinking. The Æsir then went to their feast, and the twelve Æsir who were to be judges sat in their high seats. They were named Thor, Njord, Frey, Tyr, Heimdall, Bragi, Vidar, Vali, Ull, Hoenir, Forseti and Loki. The goddesses, who did likewise, were Frigg, Freyja, Gefjun, Idunn, Gerd, Sigyn, Fulla and Nanna. To Ægir it seemed that everything he saw around him was noble. Magnificent shields hung on all the wallboards. Strong mead was served and the drinking was heavy. Next to Ægir sat Bragi.1 They drank together and exchanged stories. Bragi told Ægir about the many things that had happened to the Æsir.

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