skald

Meanings

• noun

  A person who composed and recited poems or songs in Old Norse and Icelandic cultures.

  - "The skald traveled from village to village, reciting his poems for food and shelter."
  - "The skald's verses were filled with praise for the Vikings' bravery and strength."

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Variants

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scald , scalds , skald , skaldic , skalds , scalded , scalding

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Etymology

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Old Norse skaldr, meaning 'poet' or 'bard'.

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Trivia

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1. The skalds were also responsible for preserving much of Old Norse and Icelandic mythology and history through their poetry.

2. The skaldic poems were often written in runes, which added to their mystique and complexity.

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Related Concepts

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1. Kenning: A figurative expression or metaphor used in Old Norse and Icelandic poetry to describe something in a roundabout way.

2. Alliteration: The repetition of the same initial consonant sound at the beginning of multiple words in a phrase or line of poetry.

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Culture

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The skald was an integral part of Old Norse and Icelandic cultures, often serving as court poets or historians. They used a complex system of alliteration and kennings to create intricate and memorable poems.

How to Memorize "skald"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a poet from Old Norse or Icelandic times, dressed in furs and reciting poems to a rapt audience.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'skald' with 'bard' or 'poet' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Skalds sing songs, soaring sounds' to help remember the definition.

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