Skald - Wikipedia
WEBA skald, or skáld (Old Norse: [ˈskald], later [ˈskɒːld]; Icelandic: [ˈskault], 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 other being Eddic poetry. Skaldic poems were traditionally composed to honor kings, but were sometimes extempore.
Skáld (band) - Wikipedia
WEBSkáld (stylised as SKÁLD) is a French Nordic folk group formed in 2018. Their songs bear a heavy Norse influence, making use of traditional instruments and the themes they treat are mostly centred on Scandinavian culture, especially on Norse mythology and they use mostly Nordic languages, particularly Old Norse.
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Skaldic poetry | Old Norse, Viking, Sagas | Britannica
WEBSkaldic 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 but differed from it in metre, diction, and style.
Norse Skaldic Poetry: The Poetry Of Vikings - NorseMythologist
WEBDec 28, 2022 · 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 patterns, subtle alliteration, rich imagery, and complex kennings (adjectival noun phrases used as metaphors). It was used extensively in the Poetic Edda to bring the old tales ...
Skaldic Poetry of the Scandinavian Middle Ages
WEBMar 9, 2022 · The Skaldic Project. An international project to edit the corpus of medieval Norse-Icelandic skaldic poetry. Editorial board: Margaret Clunies Ross, R. D. Fulk, †Kari Ellen Gade, Guðrún Nordal, Edith Marold, Diana Whaley and Tarrin Wills. Database editor: Tarrin Wills — Bibliography editor: Hannah Burrows. Our dear friend and fellow ...
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Norse Skalds: Poets and Storytellers of the Viking Age
WEBSkalds were revered poets in Norse culture, crafting intricate skaldic poetry that celebrated gods, monarchs, and warriors. Their work, rich in metaphor and complex metre like dróttkvætt, was crucial for preserving history and cultural identity.
The Enigmatic Skalds: Keepers of Ancient Norse Poetry
WEBOriginating from Old Norse and Icelandic societies, skalds were poets, storytellers, and historians who crafted intricate verses that celebrated heroes, chronicled battles, and explored the nuances of the natural world.
Skaldic Poetry - Medieval Studies - Oxford Bibliographies
WEBSep 26, 2022 · Traces the development of poetry in early Scandinavia with an emphasis on skaldic verse, reviewing its several types and purposes as well as its underlying aesthetic. Also investigates the connection between poetic composition and several medieval Icelandic treatises on the poetic art.
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