Lokasenna (Old Norse: 'The Flyting of Loki', or 'Loki's Verbal Duel') [1] [2] is one of the poems of the Poetic Edda. The poem presents flyting between the gods and Loki. It is written in the ljóðaháttr metre, typical for wisdom verse. Lokasenna is believed to be a 10th-century poem. [3]

The Lokasenna is found only in Regius, where it follows the Hymiskvitha; Snorri quotes four lines of it, grouped together as a single stanza. The poem is one of the most vigorous of the entire collection, and seems to have been preserved in exceptionally good condition.

The Lokasenna is found only in Regius, where it follows the Hymiskvitha; Snorri quotes four lines of it, grouped together as a single stanza. The poem is one of the most vigorous of the entire collection, and seems to have been preserved in exceptionally good condition.

2024年3月17日 · Lokasenna is a poem from the Poetic Edda. In it Loki airs old grievances and insults all the gods until threatened by Thor to leave.

2022年2月11日 · In this invaluable resource for Norse mythology, Lokasenna stands out as one of the most vigorous poems of the collection, consisting of Loki's taunts to the assembly of gods and their unsuccessful attempts to get back at him.

Lokasenna 61-65 - Stanzas 61-65 with notes The fourth poem in the Poetic Edda, broken down into 5 stanza seqments so that the Old Norse can match the English translations. Poetic Edda The Lay of Hymir The Lay of Thrym Home

The Lokasenna, with its rich narrative and profound lessons, stands as a testament to the depth and complexity of Norse mythology. It’s a story that, while set in the halls of gods, resonates with human emotions and dilemmas.

Lokasenna unfolds as Loki barges uninvited in to a feast of the gods, taunting them, exposing their secrets and their shortcomings in life.

2021年10月11日 · The Lokasenna is found only in Regius, where it follows the Hymiskvitha; Snorri quotes four lines of it, grouped together as a single stanza. The poem is one of the most vigorous of the entire collection, and seems to have been …

2021年5月12日 · The complete text of Lokasenna in the original Old Norse from the Codex Regius manuscript, together with English explanations and translation.Jackson Crawfor...