Sæmundr Sigfússon

Name: The Elder Edda of Saemund Sigfusson and the Younger Edda of Snorre Sturleson — The Elder Edda attr. Sæmundr SigfússonThe Lay of Sigrdrifa
Author: Sæmundr Sigfússon

The Elder Edda of Saemund Sigfusson and the Younger Edda of Snorre Sturleson… (1907)

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“The Elder Edda of Saemund Sigfusson and the Younger Edda of Snorre Sturleson — The Elder Edda attr. Sæmundr SigfússonThe Lay of Sigrdrifa”, published in 1907, is a work by Sæmundr Sigfússon. It explores elements such as runes, Sigurd and Odin.

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Sæmundr Sigfússon, The Elder Edda of Saemund Sigfusson and the Younger Edda of Snorre Sturleson… (1907)

“ Strifes and fierce enmities think not to be lulled, no more than deadly injury. Wisdom and fame in arms a prince not easily acquires, who shall of men be foremost.
37. This I counsel thee eleventhly: that thou at evil look, what course it may take. A long life, it seems to me the prince may [not] enjoy;—fierce disputes will arise.
Sigurd said: "A wiser mortal exists not, and I swear that I will possess thee, for thou art after my heart." She answered: "Thee I will have before all others, though I have to choose among all men." ”

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Sæmundr Sigfússon, The Elder Edda of Saemund Sigfusson and the Younger Edda of Snorre Sturleson… (1907)

“ Hail to the bounteous earth! Words and wisdom give to us noble twain, and healing hands [2] while we live.
She was named Sigrdrifa, and was a Valkyria. She said that two kings had made war on each other, one of whom was named Hialmgunnar; he was old and a great warrior, and Odin had promised him victory. The other was Agnar, a brother of Hoda, whom no divinity would patronize. Sigrdrifa overcame Hialmgunnar in battle; in revenge for which Odin pricked her with a sleep-thorn, and declared that henceforth she should never have victory in battle, and should be given in marriage. ”

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Sæmundr Sigfússon, The Elder Edda of Saemund Sigfusson and the Younger Edda of Snorre Sturleson… (1907)

“ Brawls and drink to many men have been a heart-felt sorrow; to some their death, to some calamity: many are the griefs of men!
31. This I thee counsel seventhly: if thou hast disputes with a daring man, better it is for men to fight than to be burnt within their dwelling. ”

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Sæmundr Sigfússon, The Elder Edda of Saemund Sigfusson and the Younger Edda of Snorre Sturleson… (1907)

“ Those are bok-runes, [5] those are biarg-runes, and all ol- (beer-) runes, and precious megin- (power-) runes, for those who can, without confusion or corruption, turn them to his welfare. Use, if thou hast understood them, until the powers perish.
20. Now thou shalt choose, since a choice is offered thee, keen armed warrior! my speech, or silence: think over it in thy mind. All evils [6] have their measure.
Sigurd.
21. I will not flee, though thou shouldst know me doomed. I am not born a craven. Thy friendly counsels all I will receive, as long as life is in me. ”

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Sæmundr Sigfússon, The Elder Edda of Saemund Sigfusson and the Younger Edda of Snorre Sturleson… (1907)

“ Lim- (branch-) runes thou must know, if thou a leech wouldst be, and wounds know how to heal. On the bark they must be graven, and on the leaves of trees, of those whose boughs bent eastward.
12. Mal- (speech-) runes thou must know, if thou wilt that no one for injury with hate requite thee. Those thou must wind, those thou must wrap round, those thou must altogether place in the assembly, where people have into full court to go.
13. Hug- (thought-) runes thou must know, if thou a wiser man wilt be than every other. ”

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Sæmundr Sigfússon, The Elder Edda of Saemund Sigfusson and the Younger Edda of Snorre Sturleson… (1907)

“ Of searching eyes the sons of men have need, when fiercely they have to fight: oft pernicious women by the way-side sit, who swords and valour deaden.
28. This I thee counsel fifthly: although thou see fair women on the benches sitting, let not their kindred's silver over thy sleep have power. To kiss thee entice no woman. ”

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