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Join us for our continued discussion of the Poetic Eddas. This session we'll discuss "The Lay of Fafnir" (Fafnismal) and "The Lay of Sigrdrifa" (Sigrdrifumal). We are into the "heroic" poems of the Eddas. Dealing with more human themes.
What thoughts do these poems inspire? Are the symbols and morality still meaningful? What questions do they raise for you? What did you learn about Norse culture? Do you disagree with any commentary?
The Poetic Eddas are the oral literature of Iceland and Norway, written down around 1200 by Snorri. The Eddas are a primary source for today's Norse pagan beliefs (aka, Asatru). The poems are a great tragic literature tradition, with vivid descriptions of the emotional states of the protagonists, Gods and heroes alike. The impact of these sagas on world culture is wide-ranging, inspiring works by Richard Wagner and J.R.R. Tolkien.
You may use any translation you like. There are a few available online. Comparing translations has been quite informative as we interpret and analyze the poems.
Please use the East entrance to the UU
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