The Poetic Edda on Myrkheim
The > part in a few of the Eddic poems. > Introductory Note
attestation: The stanza describes death or destruction involving Myrkheim.
"45. To the flames she gave all | who yet were within, And from Myrkheim had come | from the murder of Gunnar; The timbers old fell, | the temple was in flames, The dwelling of the Buthlungs, | and the shield-maids burned,"
attestation: The stanza describes warfare or combat involving Myrkheim, Gunnar.
"45. To the flames she gave all | who yet were within, And from Myrkheim had come | from the murder of Gunnar; The timbers old fell, | the temple was in flames, The dwelling of the Buthlungs, | and the shield-maids burned,"
attestation: Myrkheim is characterized by age in the verse.
"45. To the flames she gave all | who yet were within, And from Myrkheim had come | from the murder of Gunnar; The timbers old fell, | the temple was in flames, The dwelling of the Buthlungs, | and the shield-maids burned,"
attestation: The stanza references wealth or gifts involving Myrkheim.
"45. To the flames she gave all | who yet were within, And from Myrkheim had come | from the murder of Gunnar; The timbers old fell, | the temple was in flames, The dwelling of the Buthlungs, | and the shield-maids burned,"