The Vocabulary of Wisdom in the Old Norse Poetic Corpus
Part of Exeter Studies In Medieval Europe • Book 1 of 2
240 pagesHardcovernewJun 2026
Volume 1 of 2 in Exeter Studies In Medieval Europe
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Wisdom was highly valued in Old Norse society.
We see its importance evidenced in the prominence of wisdom contests and gnomic poetry, as well as in its attribution to important and impressive figures, both mortal and supernatural, in the poetry and prose.
This book takes a unique approach to the study of wisdom by con
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