Volundar Kvida
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Edda(s) — The Eddas, the source books of Nordic myths, have come to us mainly in three texts. The oldest of these is the Elder Edda or Codex Regius, considered to have been drawn up by the Icelandic historian Saemund about the year 1090. The next is… … Who’s Who in non-classical mythology
Badi — In the Völundar Kvida he was a giant who was the father of Völund and Egil … Who’s Who in non-classical mythology
Mimir — In Nordic myth a giant, the brother of Bolthorn and the uncle of Odin. He was the guardian of the well of wisdom hidden under Yggdrasill. One day Odin came to ask for a draught of this water, but was obliged to leave one of his eyes behind as… … Who’s Who in non-classical mythology
Nithud — (Nithad) In the Völundar Kvida the King of Troy, and the father of Bodvild, who was seduced by Völund … Who’s Who in non-classical mythology
Völund — The Nordic name for Wayland Smith. The Völundar Kvida in the Poetic Edda tells the tragic story of his exploits. How he was the son of the giant Badi and was apprenticed first to Mimir and later to two dwarfs with whom he quarrelled and slew.… … Who’s Who in non-classical mythology
