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Skaldic — Skald ic, a. See {Scaldic}. Max M[ u]ller. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
skaldic poetry — Of the two chief forms of Old Norse poetry, “Eddic” poetry (the sort found in the POETIC EDDA) was comparatively simple, following the basic conventions of most Germanic verse, like that of OLD ENGLISH. It was anonymous ALLITERATIVE VERSE, was … Encyclopedia of medieval literature
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 Eddic poetry (see Edda) but differed from it in metre, diction, and style. Eddic… … Universalium
skaldic — adjective see skald … New Collegiate Dictionary
skaldic — See skald. * * * … Universalium
skaldic — … Useful english dictionary
Skaldic Metal — Pagan Metal [ˈpeɪɡən ˈmɛtəl] (eng. pagan, heidnisch) ist ein Metal Genre, in dem häufig mythologische Themen vorchristlicher Religionen behandelt werden. Ein verwandtes Genre stellt der Viking Metal dar. Eine der ersten Bands, die dieser… … Deutsch Wikipedia
skald — skaldic, adj. skaldship, n. /skawld, skahld/, n. one of the ancient Scandinavian poets. Also, scald. [1755 65; < ON skald poet] * * * … Universalium
Skald — For other uses, see Skald (disambiguation). Bersi Skáldtorfuson composing poetry while in chains after being captured by King Óláfr Haraldsson. The skald was a member of a group of poets, whose courtly poetry (Icelandic: dróttkvæði) is associated … Wikipedia
Iceland — • The island called Iceland, is considered, because of its population and history as forming a part of Europe, is situated in the North Atlantic Ocean Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Iceland Iceland … Catholic encyclopedia
