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Eddaic — Ed*da ic, Eddic Ed dic, a. Relating to the Eddas; resembling the Eddas. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
eddaic — adjective see eddic * * * Eddāˈic or Eddˈic adjective • • • Main Entry: ↑Edda … Useful english dictionary
Eddic — Eddaic Ed*da ic, Eddic Ed dic, a. Relating to the Eddas; resembling the Eddas. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Icelandic literature — Introduction body of writings in Icelandic, including those from Old Icelandic (also called Old Norse) through Modern Icelandic. Icelandic literature is best known for the richness of its classical period, which is equivalent in time… … Universalium
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Wōdanaz — The 6th century Vadstena bracteate, showing a horse, a bird and a human head commonly identified as an early form of Scandinavian Odin … Wikipedia
Hörgr — In Norse paganism, hörgr (plural hörgar ) was a type of altar, constructed of piled stones. It was used in sacrifices and perhaps in other ceremonies.The term descends from common Germanic religion, continuing a Proto Germanic *har(u)gaz ,… … Wikipedia
William Tell — For other uses, see William Tell (disambiguation). Detail from the Statue of William Tell and his son in Altdorf, Switzerland (Richard Kissling, 1895) William Tell (in the four languages of Switzerland: German: Wilhelm Tell … Wikipedia
Icelandic literature — refers to literature written in Iceland or by Icelandic people. It is best known for the sagas written in medieval times. As Icelandic and Old Norse are almost the same, Icelandic medieval literature is also referred to as Old Norse… … Wikipedia
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
