Havamal - The Sayings of Odin (eBook, ePUB)
Anon E. Mouse
eBook, ePUB

Havamal - The Sayings of Odin (eBook, ePUB)

Ancient Norse Proverbs

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THERE existed from very early times a collection of Norse proverbs and wise counsels, which were attributed to Odin (Othin) just as the Biblical proverbs were to Solomon. This collection was known as "The High One's Words," and forms the basis of the present poem. Few gnomic collections in the world's literary history present sounder wisdom more tersely expressed than the Havamal. Like the Book of Proverbs it occasionally rises to lofty heights of poetry. If it presents the worldly wisdom of a violent race, it also shows noble ideals of loyalty, truth, and unfaltering courage. Over time other ...