SCAND341 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Einherjar, Gylfaginning
22 Sep 2016
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Odin part one (god of wisdom and poetry) Eye to the well of mimir to gain knowledge. Where he sits and his eagles bring him knowledge. Talks about odins love of women as well. Hospitality is needed to be given to the guests. No matter where you are might find a foe. Better to be careful than to boast. Common sense is important, keep your wits about you. It is never too far to go to a friends home. Don"t be friends with a friends enemy. Get up early if you are going to take another mans life or money. Never trust a woman, or count them as always there. If you want to make a woman a friend make promises and keep them. Tries to seduce her, he fails and she tricked him and is humiliated. He seduced her in order to get to the mead of poetry. Hung himself on a tree, pierced on a spear for knowledge.
