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Comment on Proverb Conference in Saskatoon by all 3 credit scores

all 3 credit scores — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:34:07 +0000

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Comment on Two more books: Odin on the one hand, Sermons on the other by Akat

Akat — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 05:42:47 +0000

I go wit u.D norsemen do believe in odin..

Comment on Old Norse grammar – on a single page! by Gabriela

Gabriela — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:24:01 +0000

Dear Dr Abram,

I have started learning Old Norse independently and would like to learn the fundamentals of runology. What texts or websites do you consider the best to learn about this subject? Needless to say I am interested from an academic/historical point of view.

Comment on Two more books: Odin on the one hand, Sermons on the other by vacaticule gentle

vacaticule gentle — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:49:34 +0000

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Comment on The Eddas of 2011 by William P. Reaves

William P. Reaves — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:31:06 +0000

I have purchased both books. Unfortunately, the most recent Dronke book, while offering a new translation of several Eddic poems, was disappointing. The commentary was not as complete or as in-depth as her previous offerings. It just was not worth the $180 pricetag. I still use and enjoy her second volume in this series, however. It’s well-worth the price.

The Andy Orchard translation of the Elder Edda is marvelous. It’s very well done, and conservative in its treatment of the difficult passages. I highly recommend this book.

I throughly enjoyed the book Myths of the Pagan North by Chris Abrahm. It was the first study of skaldic verse I’ve seen by century. The thesis of a post-conversion renaissance was very convincing based onm the evidence.

I’d also like to recommend the book Hrafnagaldur Odins by Annette Lassen, published by the Viking Society for Northern Research in March 2011. It’s the only thorough study of the poem and its manuscripts. It’s small and reasonably priced. Also highly recommended!

Comment on The Eddas of 2011 by Quid plura? | “I was dreaming like a Texan girl…”

Quid plura? | “I was dreaming like a Texan girl…” — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 22:53:35 +0000

[...] “I guess no translation will ever satisfy every reader; that’s why we should all translate the Edda for ourselves!” Old Norse News looks at two new published translations. [...]

Comment on Old Norse position in Bergen by Ilya Sverdlov

Ilya Sverdlov — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 15:21:32 +0000

Thanks a lot for this, Chris! This seems to be quite a job-seeker’s year, ads come in bundles. Maybe it’s time å snakke norsk igjen.

Comment on The Eddas of 2011 by Jackson Crawford

Jackson Crawford — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 01:54:24 +0000

“…that’s why we should all translate the Edda for ourselves!” Hear hear. I’ll check these out and maybe post some Amazon reviews. In the meantime I’ve assigned my Vikings class next quarter Larrington, which is so far the most accessible translation that I’ve seen.