Death Of Kvasir And How Famous Mead Of Poetry Was Created, Stolen And Finally Recovered By Odin
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In Norse mythology, Kvasir was an amazing being created from the saliva of the Aesir and the Vanir gods.
Emil Doepler younger (1855-1922)-'Odin and Gunnlöd'- illustration Public Domain
Kvasir is mentioned in the 13th-century "Prose Edda" and "Heimskringla" by Snorri Sturluson and the poetry of Skalds.
Their stories tell that, for the final sealing of peace. The gods decided to create this great sage, renowned for his wisdom and goodness, who wandered the world, answering all the questions people asked, teaching them how to forge iron, tame horses, braid ropes, and cultivate a field.
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See also:
Odin: Norse God Of War And Magic – Most Complex Figure Of The Norse Pantheon
Urdarbrunn (Well Of Urd): Abode Of Fate Goddesses And Powerful Symbol In Norse Beliefs
Ginnungagap From Which The World, Gods, Humanity And All Life Emerged In Norse Beliefs
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