Eiríksmál
Sign in to saveEiríksmál is a skaldic poem composed c. 954 at the behest of the Norwegian queen Gunnhild in honour of her slain consort Erik Bloodaxe. Only the beginning of the poem is extant.
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16 sectionsContents
- Structure
- Translation from Old Norse
- Verse 1, Odin
- Verse 2, Odin
- Verse 3, Bragi
- Verse 4, Odin
- Verse 5, Odin
- Verse 6, Bragi, Odin
- Verse 7, Bragi, Odin
- Verse 8, Sigmund
- Verse 9, Erik
- Notes
- Citations
- Sources
- Online
- Books
Eiríksmál is a skaldic poem composed c. 954 at the behest of the Norwegian queen Gunnhild in honour of her slain consort Erik Bloodaxe. Only the beginning of the poem is extant.
According to Roger of Wendover, Eric, a Viking ruler was betrayed and killed on Stainmore in 954 AD, while on the run and after being expelled from York. Eric had previously been King of Northumbria (c. 947–948 and 952–954) during his more successful days.