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The World of Speech by Hermann Pálsson.
Hávamál is among those poems that every thoughtful Icelander considers it his duty to read carefully, not only in order to get to know Óðinn Hávi", the chief poet of all Nordic nations from the beginning of time, but also to learn about human values and problems from the lips of the ancient god. But since the poem is obscure in parts, scholars believe it is right to read it in the light of the writings that the poet may have studied in his time. On the other hand, it is interesting to provide some insight into Hallgrímur Pétursson and other masters who made use of Hávamál.
The first chapter of the World of Hávamála by Hermann Pálsson in Edinburgh deals with their nature and form, the next lists the advice and other proverbs in correct alphabetical order. The third section is about ideas in the ancient poem, which refers to Odin's teachings on women and love, friendship and adventure, courage and morality, cheerfulness, generosity, moderation, fate and other matters that were especially dear to Odin. This is followed by chapters on ancient memory, Odin's prayers and runes, magic and Latin proverbs from earlier centuries that tend in the same direction as the teachings of Hávamála. Finally, there are lists of the ancient texts and other sources of help that are used.
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Hávamál is among those poems that every thoughtful Icelander considers it his duty to read carefully, not only in order to get to know Óðinn Hávi", the chief poet of all Nordic nations from the beginning of time, but also to learn about human values and problems from the lips of the ancient god. But since the poem is obscure in parts, scholars believe it is right to read it in the light of the writings that the poet may have studied in his time. On the other hand, it is interesting to provide some insight into Hallgrímur Pétursson and other masters who made use of Hávamál.
The first chapter of the World of Hávamála by Hermann Pálsson in Edinburgh deals with their nature and form, the next lists the advice and other proverbs in correct alphabetical order. The third section is about ideas in the ancient poem, which refers to Odin's teachings on women and love, friendship and adventure, courage and morality, cheerfulness, generosity, moderation, fate and other matters that were especially dear to Odin. This is followed by chapters on ancient memory, Odin's prayers and runes, magic and Latin proverbs from earlier centuries that tend in the same direction as the teachings of Hávamála. Finally, there are lists of the ancient texts and other sources of help that are used.
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