Ancient Wisdom Atlas

Motif

divine patron of poetry and song

divine_patron_of_poetry_and_song

A motif of the Storytelling and Narrative as Sacred Power family. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.

1 occurrences

1 traditions


norse

  • Myths of the Norsemen: From the Eddas and Sagas CHAPTER III: FRIGGA / CHAPTER IV: THOR / CHAPTER V: TYR / CHAPTER VI: BRAGI; lines 3968-3988 confidence: high

    Bragi is described as god of poetry, eloquence, and song; poetry and scalds are named after him; his health is drunk at solemn and festive occasions, especially funeral feasts and Yuletide.

    Bragi is explicitly identified as god of poetry, eloquence, and song, and poetic practitioners are named after him.

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