skaldic

Meanings

• noun

  A poet or composer of Old Norse and Icelandic epics and heroic ballads.

  - "The skaldic poet composed epic poems for the Norse kings."
  - "The skaldic bard sang ballads of heroic deeds."

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Variants

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scald , scalds , skald , skaldic , skalds

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Etymology

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From Old Norse skáldr, a poet or composer.

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Trivia

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1. Skaldic poetry is also known as Old Norse and Icelandic alliterative poetry.

2. The Poetic Edda, a collection of Norse mythology and heroic poetry, is an important source of skaldic verses.

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Related Concepts

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1. Epic Poetry: A long narrative poem that typically features heroic or mythological characters and grand themes.

2. Oral Tradition: The transmission of stories, knowledge, and cultural practices through spoken language, without the use of written records.

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Culture

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Skaldic poetry was an essential part of Norse and Icelandic culture, serving as a means of preserving history and mythology through oral tradition.

How to Memorize "skaldic"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a Norse poet sitting in a mead hall, composing heroic verses for a king or chieftain.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'skaldic' with the image of a bard or minstrel, reciting tales of valor and adventure.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'skaldic' refers to a poet or composer in Old Norse and Icelandic literature.

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