The Poetic Edda on Hreithmar
The > part in a few of the Eddic poems. > Introductory Note
attestation: Hreithmar is characterized by age in the verse.
"The gods gave Hreithmar the gold, and filled up the otter-skin, and stood it on its feet. Then the gods had to heap up gold and hide it. And when that was done, Hreithmar came forward and saw a single"
attribution: Hreithmar delivers a speech in the verse.
"6. "The gold is given, | and great the price Thou hast my head to save; But fortune thy sons | shall find not there, The bane of ye both it is."
Hreithmar spake:"
- attestation: The stanza references wealth or gifts involving Hreithmar.
"6. "The gold is given, | and great the price Thou hast my head to save; But fortune thy sons | shall find not there, The bane of ye both it is."
Hreithmar spake:"
- attestation: The stanza describes warfare or combat involving Hreithmar.
"8. "Worse is this | that methinks I see, For a maid shall kinsmen clash; Heroes unborn | thereby shall be, I deem, to hatred doomed."
Hreithmar spake:"
- attestation: Hreithmar is characterized by power in the verse.
"11. "A daughter, woman | with wolf's heart, bear, If thou hast no son | with the hero brave; If one weds the maid, | for the need is mighty, Their son for thy hurt | may vengeance seek." "