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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