The Poetic Edda on Glaumvor
The > part in a few of the Eddic poems. > Introductory Note
attribution: Glaumvor delivers a speech in the verse.
"20. The high-born ones wakened, | and like speech they had, Then did Glaumvor tell | how in terror she dreamed, . . . . . . . . | . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gunnar | two roads they should go. "
attestation: The stanza references rulership or authority involving Glaumvor.
"23. "The hounds are running, | loud their barking is heard, Oft hounds' clamor follows | the flying of spears."
Glaumvor spake:"
relationship: Glaumvor is the spouse of Gunnar.
"29. Then did Glaumvor speak forth, | the wife of Gunnar, To Vingi she said | that which wise to her seemed: "I know not if well | thou requitest our welcome, Full ill was thy coming | if evil shall follow.""
attestation: Glaumvor is characterized by wisdom in the verse.
"29. Then did Glaumvor speak forth, | the wife of Gunnar, To Vingi she said | that which wise to her seemed: "I know not if well | thou requitest our welcome, Full ill was thy coming | if evil shall follow.""