Bragi

Bragi

Norse god of poetry and eloquence, son of Odin and Gunlod, husband of Idun. Some scholars claim that Bragi was a pseudonym of Odin, others that he is identical with the ninth century Skald (poet) Bragi Boddason, later elevated to the status of a god. Oaths were sworn over the Bragarfull ('cup of Bragi'), and drinks were taken from it in honour of a dead king.



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