Posted in Uncategorized on Sep 24th, 2008 1 Comment »
With Grettir’s Saga complete Dave and I are going to turn our attention to reading the Havamal. The Havamal, or The Sayings of Har, is the second section of the Poetic Edda. There are many great translations out there but we will be using Henry Adams Bellows translation. For those interested in reading along two sites to visit are Northvegr and Sacred Texts. For each section we read I will also include my favorite quote or quotes.
We hope you enjoy!
“The Witless man is awake all night, Thinking of many things;
Care-worn he is when morning comes,
And his woe is just as it was” ~ Havamal stanza 24
“Crooked and far is the road to a foe,
Though his house on the highway be;
But wide and straight is the way to a friend,
Though far away he fare.” ~ Havamal stanza 35
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Posted in Uncategorized on Sep 9th, 2008 No Comments »
Chapter 90 - Thorstein Dromund and Spes marry shortly after Spes divorces Sigurd. They go to Norway so that Thorstein could reclaim his property there. They prosper in Norway for several years.
Chapter 91 - Still happily married in their old age Spes and Thorstein decide to go on pilgrimage to Rome. They divide up thier possessions between thier family, charity, and what little they would need to travel. They tell their family that they might not return.
Chapter 92 - they spend the rest of their days living pious lives in Rome.
Chapter 93 - With praise for Grettir, worthy or no, the Saga of Grettir the Strong is concluded.
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Posted in Uncategorized on Sep 3rd, 2008 1 Comment »
Chapter 87 - Thorstien Dromund is singing to pass the time in jail. Because of his beautiful voice a noble lady named Spes helps set Thorstein Dromund free.
Chapter 88 - Spes’ husband Sigurd begins to get suspicious when Spes statrs spending large amounts of money. He confronts her and tries to catch her with another man but Spes is one step ahead every time. Finally, Sigurd and Spes go to thier bishop and set a date for Spes to swear an official oath regarding her fidelity.
Chapter 89 - Spes and Thorstein Dromund conspire yet again. They create a set of circumstances that let her swear a completely true oath while hiding the real truth. Spes divorces Sigurd and he is banished from the country and given very little money.
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