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arfi Ulfs
‘Úlfr’s heir’ = Sveinn
Úlfr’s heir → Sveinn
Sveinn Úlfsson (r. 1047-1076)
1.2. heir of Úlfr Þorgilsson
gagnsælan hvessir hildar
‘the victory-blessed inciter of war’ = WARRIOR
the victory-blessed inciter of war → WARRIOR
warrior
2.5.1.3. inciter of battle
góðum byrr Gríðar
‘a good wind of Gríðr’ = MIND
a good wind of Gríðr— → MIND
mind, thought
1.1. storm, wind of the giantess
bræðir blóðstara
‘the feeder of the blood-starling’ = WARRIOR
the blood-starling, → RAVEN
the feeder of the RAVEN → WARRIOR
[5] bræðir: bræði E, J2ˣ, 42ˣ
warrior
3.1.01. feeder of the bird of battlefield
blóðstari
‘of the blood-starling’ = RAVEN
the blood-starling, → RAVEN
raven/eagle
1.2. bird of blood (A2)
ǫrr áttstuðill jǫfra
‘the generous lineage-pillar of princes’ = KING = Óláfr
The generous lineage-pillar of princes → KING = Óláfr
chieftain, king, leader, lord, prince, ruler
sonr Óláfs
‘Óláfr’s son’ = Magnús
Óláfr’s son → Magnús
Magnús III berfœttr Óláfsson (r. 1093-1103)
1.2. son of Óláfr kyrri Haraldsson
dróttinn Vǫrsa
‘the lord of the Vǫrsar’ = NORWEGIAN KING = Magnús
The lord of the Vǫrsar → NORWEGIAN KING = Magnús
Norwegian king, ruler, jarl
1.1. ruler of the Norwegians
ræsir hǫrða
‘the ruler of the hǫrðar’ = NORWEGIAN KING = Magnús
the ruler of the Hǫrðar → NORWEGIAN KING = Magnús
Norwegian king, ruler, jarl
1.1. ruler of the Norwegians
buðlungr þrœnda
‘the lord of the þrœndir’ = NORWEGIAN KING = Magnús
the lord of the Þrœndir → NORWEGIAN KING = Magnús
Norwegian king, ruler, jarl
1.1. ruler of the Norwegians
hel kastar
‘the death of the wood pile’ = FIRE
the death of the wood pile → FIRE
[6] hel fasta: vel fasta 42ˣ, Hr
[6] kastar: kasta 42ˣ
fire, flame
1.6. death of wood
brynnir morðvals
‘the thirst-quencher of the strife-falcon’ = WARRIOR
the strife-falcon. → RAVEN/EAGLE
the thirst-quencher of the RAVEN/EAGLE → WARRIOR
[7] brynni: brynju 42ˣ
[7] ‑vals: ‑hauks Kˣ, E, J2ˣ, 42ˣ
warrior
3.1.06. waterer of the raven/eagle
morðvalr
‘of the strife-falcon’ = RAVEN/EAGLE
the strife-falcon. → RAVEN/EAGLE
[7] ‑vals: ‑hauks Kˣ, E, J2ˣ, 42ˣ
raven/eagle
1.1. bird of battle (A2)
bǫl vandar
‘the destruction of the stick’ = FIRE
the destruction of the stick → FIRE
[4] þýtr vandar: ‘þvanda’ 42ˣ
fire, flame
1.1. harm of wood
Sól dags unnar
‘Sól of the wave’s daylight’ = WOMAN
the wave’s daylight, → GOLD
Sól of the GOLD → WOMAN
female, woman
1.1.1. goddess of riches, wealth (B2b)
dagr unnar
‘of the wave’s daylight’ = GOLD
the wave’s daylight, → GOLD
gold
1.4. daylight of waters (A1)
eyðir hjaldrbliks
‘the destroyer of the battle-shimmer’ = WARRIOR
the battle-shimmer → SWORD
the destroyer of the SWORD → WARRIOR
warrior
1.7.02. destroyer of the weapon
hjaldrblik
‘of the battle-shimmer’ = SWORD
the battle-shimmer → SWORD
sword
1.2.1. light of battle
snarr harri sygna
‘the swift lord of the sygnir’ = NORWEGIAN KING = Magnús
The swift lord of the Sygnir → NORWEGIAN KING = Magnús
Norwegian king, ruler, jarl
1.1. ruler of the Norwegians
gǫrvir gunnar
‘of the wager of battle’ = WARRIOR
the wager of battle → WARRIOR
[7] gǫrvis: ‘gervis’ J2ˣ, 42ˣ
warrior
2.5.2. wager of battle
hrafngreddir
‘the raven-feeder’ = WARRIOR
The raven-feeder, → WARRIOR
warrior
3.1.01. feeder of the bird of battlefield
bǫl markar
‘the harm of the forest’ = FIRE
the harm of the forest → FIRE
fire, flame
1.1. harm of wood
her-Baldr
‘the army-Baldr’ = WARRIOR
the army-Baldr → WARRIOR
warrior
4.1. god of the army
jór svôru
‘the horse of the troll-woman’ = WOLF
the horse of the troll-woman → WOLF
[7] sinn jór vasa (‘sinn iór vara’): ‘sinn iorsnara’ 42ˣ
wolf
1.1. horse of the giantess, troll-woman (A3)
hungrþverrir gagl hríðar
‘the hunger-diminisher of the gosling of battle’ = WARRIOR
the gosling of battle → RAVEN/EAGLE
The hunger-diminisher of the RAVEN/EAGLE → WARRIOR
[2] hríðar: heiðar 42ˣ
warrior
3.1.01. feeder of the bird of battlefield
gagl hríðar
‘of the gosling of battle’ = RAVEN/EAGLE
the gosling of battle → RAVEN/EAGLE
[2] hríðar: heiðar 42ˣ
raven/eagle
1.1. bird of battle (A2)
hungrþverrir
‘the hunger-diminisher’ = FEEDER
The hunger-diminisher → FEEDER
feeder, nourisher
3. diminisher of hunger
limsorg
‘the branch-sorrow’ = FIRE
The branch-sorrow → FIRE
[2] limsorg: lundsorg 42ˣ
fire, flame
1.2. sorrow of the tree
róggeisli
‘the battle-beam’ = SWORD
the battle-beam. → SWORD
sword
1.2.1. light of battle
dróttinn grenlands
‘the lord of grenland’ = NORWEGIAN KING = Magnús
The lord of Grenland → NORWEGIAN KING = Magnús
[5] Gren‑: so 39, J2ˣ, 42ˣ, Mork, F, H, Hr
Norwegian king, ruler, jarl
1.2. ruler of Norway
støkkvir Skota
‘the banisher of the Scots’ = Magnús
the banisher of the Scots → Magnús
[6] støkkvir: ‘sokkum’ 42ˣ
[6] Skota: so E, J2ˣ, 42ˣ, Mork, F, H, Hr
Magnús III berfœttr Óláfsson (r. 1093-1103)
2.2. defeater of Scots
arfi guðrøðar
‘guðrøðr’s heir’ = Lǫgmaðr
Guðrøðr’s heir → Lǫgmaðr
Lǫgmaðr Guðrøðarson
1. heir of Guðrøðr crovan
lofðungr þrœnda
‘the ruler of the þrœndir’ = NORWEGIAN KING = Magnús
the ruler of the Þrœndir → NORWEGIAN KING = Magnús
Norwegian king, ruler, jarl
1.1. ruler of the Norwegians
nýtr ungr gramr egða
‘the bountiful young lord of the egðir’ = NORWEGIAN KING = Magnús
The bountiful young lord of the Egðir → NORWEGIAN KING = Magnús
Norwegian king, ruler, jarl
1.1. ruler of the Norwegians
tǫpuðr naðrbings
‘the destroyer of the snake-lair’ = GENEROUS MAN
the snake-lair → GOLD
the destroyer of the GOLD → GENEROUS MAN
[6] tǫpuð: so 39, E, J2ˣ, 42ˣ, Mork, H, Hr
[6] naðrbings: naðrs bing E, J2ˣ, 42ˣ, Mork, F, H, Hr
generous man
1.09. killer of wealth
naðrbingr
‘of the snake-lair’ = GOLD
the snake-lair → GOLD
[6] naðrbings: naðrs bing E, J2ˣ, 42ˣ, Mork, F, H, Hr
gold
3.1.2. lair of the serpent (A3)
tunga véttrima
‘tongues of hilts’ = SWORDS
tongues of hilts → SWORDS
sword blade
1.1. tongue of the sword
dróttinn grenlands
‘the lord of grenland’ = NORWEGIAN KING = Magnús
The lord of Grenland → NORWEGIAN KING = Magnús
Norwegian king, ruler, jarl
1.2. ruler of Norway
støkkvir Skota
‘the banisher of the Scots’ = Magnús
the banisher of the Scots → Magnús
Magnús III berfœttr Óláfsson (r. 1093-1103)
2.2. defeater of Scots
snjallr sigrgœðir
‘the courageous victory-increaser’ = WARRIOR
the courageous victory-increaser → WARRIOR
[3] ‑gœðir: ‘‑greþir’ 42ˣ
warrior
5.2. increaser / strengthener of victory
lundr Laufa
‘the tree of Laufi’ = WARRIOR
The tree of Laufi → WARRIOR
[2] lundr: ‘lꜹndr’ 42ˣ
warrior
1.1.1. tree of the sword
fellir Jóta
‘the slayer of the Jótar’ = Magnús
The slayer of the Jótar → Magnús
Magnús III berfœttr Óláfsson (r. 1093-1103)
2.1. defeater of Danish people
allvaldr egða
‘the mighty ruler of the egðir’ = NORWEGIAN KING = Magnús
the mighty ruler of the Egðir → NORWEGIAN KING = Magnús
Norwegian king, ruler, jarl
1.1. ruler of the Norwegians
hagl strengs
‘the hail of the bow-string’ = ARROWS
The hail of the bow-string → ARROWS
arrow
1.1. shower of the bow
gramr hǫrða
‘the lord of the hǫrðar’ = NORWEGIAN KING = Magnús
the lord of the Hǫrðar → NORWEGIAN KING = Magnús
[7] Hǫrða: hǫrð þá er 42ˣ
Norwegian king, ruler, jarl
1.1. ruler of the Norwegians
breiðhúfuðum hestr hvaljarðar
‘the broad-hulled horse of the whale-land’ = SHIP
the whale-land. → SEA
the broad-hulled horse of the SEA → SHIP
[6] ‑húfuðum: húfum þér F, E, J2ˣ, 42ˣ
ship, boat
1.1.1.1. horse of the sea
hvaljǫrð
‘of the whale-land’ = SEA
the whale-land. → SEA
sea
3.1. land of the aquatic animal
herðir hjalmþrimu
‘of the strengthener of the helmet-crash’ = WARRIOR
the helmet-crash → BATTLE
the strengthener of the BATTLE → WARRIOR
warrior
2.5.1. increaser / strengthener of battle
hjalmþrima
‘of the helmet-crash’ = BATTLE
the helmet-crash → BATTLE
battle
2.2.1. din of the helmet
már sveita
‘the seagull of gore’ = RAVEN/EAGLE
the seagull of gore → RAVEN/EAGLE
raven/eagle
1.2. bird of blood (A2)
hurð Hǫgna
‘the doors of Hǫgni’ = SHIELDS
the doors of Hǫgni. → SHIELDS
[7] Hǫgna: ‘ꜹgnu’ 42ˣ
shield
4.1. door of the legendary hero
jǫrp arm-Hlín
‘the brown-haired Hlín of the arm’ = WOMAN
The brown-haired Hlín of the arm → WOMAN
[2] arm‑: so F, E, J2ˣ, 42ˣ
[2] ‑Hlín*: ‑linns Mork, F, E, J2ˣ, 42ˣ
female, woman
12.1. female mythical being of arm/hand (B2b)
Gerðr gollhrings
‘of the Gerðr of the gold ring’ = WOMAN
the Gerðr of the gold ring → WOMAN
female, woman
2.1.1. goddess of jewellery (B2b)
þofta goðvefjar
‘the thwart of precious cloth’ = WOMAN
the thwart of precious cloth, → WOMAN
female, woman
5.3. tree, wood of cloth (B2c)
marr ægis
‘the horse of the ocean’ = SHIP
the horse of the ocean → SHIP
ship, boat
1.1.1.1. horse of the sea
Valr Vimrar
‘Valr of Vimur’ = SHIP
Valr of Vimur. → SHIP
ship, boat
1.6.1. horse of the river
sløngvir Vánar dags
‘the slinger of Ván’s daylight’ = GENEROUS MAN
Ván’s daylight → GOLD
the slinger of the GOLD → GENEROUS MAN
[2] Vánar: annars 42ˣ
generous man
2.3.1. flinger of gold
Vánar dagr
‘of Ván’s daylight’ = GOLD
Ván’s daylight → GOLD
[2] Vánar: annars 42ˣ
gold
1.4. daylight of waters (A1)
rann sólar
‘the hall of the sun’ = SKY/HEAVEN
the hall of the sun, → SKY/HEAVEN
sky/heaven
1.2.1. house of the sun
svartan svanr hjaldrs
‘the black swan of battle’ = RAVEN
the black swan of battle. → RAVEN
[7] svartan: snemma E, J2ˣ, 42ˣ
[6] hjaldrs: hjaldr 42ˣ, H, Hr
raven
1.2. (black or dark) bird of the battlefield (A2)
mót Fjǫlnis hróts
‘the meeting of Fjǫlnir’s roof’ = BATTLE
Fjǫlnir’s roof → SHIELD
the meeting of the SHIELD → BATTLE
[2] hróts: so E, 42ˣ, H, Hr
battle
3.1.3. meeting of shields
Fjǫlnis hrót
‘of Fjǫlnir’s roof’ = SHIELD
Fjǫlnir’s roof → SHIELD
[2] hróts: so E, 42ˣ, H, Hr
shield
11.1. roof of Óðinn
vinr drengja
‘the friend of the warriors’ = Sigurðr
the friend of the warriors, → Sigurðr
chieftain, king, leader, lord, prince, ruler
1.2. friend of people
folkþeysandi
‘battle-advancer’ = WARRIOR
Battle-advancer, → WARRIOR
warrior
2.5.1.1. hastener of battle
náskári
‘the corpse-gull’ = RAVEN/EAGLE
the corpse-gull → RAVEN/EAGLE
raven/eagle
1.3. bird of the corpse (A2)
styrjargjǫrnum friðraskaði
‘of the battle-eager peace-disturber’ = WARRIOR
the battle-eager peace-disturber. → WARRIOR
[3] ‑raskaði: raskari 42ˣ
warrior
11. destroyer of peace
bǫðstyrkir
‘battle-strengthener’ = WARRIOR
Battle-strengthener, → WARRIOR
[1] Bǫð‑: band 42ˣ
warrior
2.5.1. increaser / strengthener of battle
gagnstígr gýgjar
‘the through-route of the giantess’ = CRAG
the through-route of the giantess; → CRAG
rock, stone
3.2. dwelling place of the giant
hernenninn Gǫndlar þings gný-Þróttr
‘din-Þróttr of Gǫndul’s assembly’ = WARRIOR
the din of Gǫndul’s assembly → BATTLE
battle-enterprising Þróttr of the BATTLE → WARRIOR
[8] ‑Þróttr: so 39, F, E, J2ˣ, 42ˣ, Mork, H
warrior
2.3.1.1. Óðinn of battle
Gǫndlar þings gnýr
‘of the din of Gǫndul’s assembly’ = BATTLE
the din of Gǫndul’s assembly → BATTLE
battle
. problematic
tvá blásvarta byrvargr
‘two blue-black wolves of favourable breeze’ = SHIPS
two blue-black wolves of favourable breeze → SHIPS
ship, boat
1.4.2. wild animal of fair wind
ramdýr þrama
‘the strong animals of ship-railings’ = SHIPS
the strong animals of ship-railings → SHIPS
[6] ramdýr þrama: rammdýr þramma 42ˣ
ship, boat
1.2.2. wild animal of the ship
margdýrkaðr merkir morðhjóls
‘the much-worshipped marker of the killing-wheel’ = WARRIOR
the killing-wheel → SHIELD
The much-worshipped marker of the SHIELD → WARRIOR
[1] Marg‑: Mark‑ 42ˣ
warrior
1.7.03. stainer of the weapon
morðhjól
‘of the killing-wheel’ = SHIELD
the killing-wheel → SHIELD
shield
1.02. circular object of battle
ræsir fremðar
‘the advancer of honour’ = KING
the advancer of honour → KING
chieftain, king, leader, lord, prince, ruler
in átta oddhríð
‘the eighth point-storm’ = BATTLE
the eighth point-storm → BATTLE
[2] odd‑: ‘od‑’ 42ˣ
battle
1.2.1. shower of weapons
gjald Finns
‘the Saami’s compensation’ = ARROWS
the Saami’s compensation. → ARROWS
[3] Finns: ‘fannzt’ 42ˣ
arrow
4.2. payment of the Saami
auðlestir
‘the wealth-destroyer’ = GENEROUS MAN
the wealth-destroyer → GENEROUS MAN
generous man
1.01. destroyer of wealth
víðum salr glyggs
‘the wide hall of the storm’ = SKY/HEAVEN
the wide hall of the storm. → SKY/HEAVEN
sky/heaven
1.1.1. house of storm/wind
hvatr hauka fróns leyghati
‘flame-hater of the hawks’ land’ = GENEROUS MAN
the hawks’ land → ARM
the flame of the ARM → GOLD
the swift hater of the GOLD → GENEROUS MAN
[5] leyg‑: laug‑ 42ˣ
generous man
1.06. hater of wealth
hauka fróns leygr
‘of the flame of the hawks’ land’ = GOLD
the hawks’ land → ARM
the flame of the ARM → GOLD
[5] leyg‑: laug‑ 42ˣ
gold
2.1.1. fire of the arm/hand (A1)
hauka frón
‘of the hawks’ land’ = ARM
the hawks’ land → ARM
arm, hand
1.1.1. land of the bird of prey (A3)
bræðir tíkr benja
‘feeder of the bitch of wounds’ = WARRIOR
the bitch of wounds, → SHE-WOLF
Feeder of the SHE-WOLF → WARRIOR
[2] benja: beina 42ˣ
warrior
3.2.1. feeder of the wolf
tík benja
‘of the bitch of wounds’ = SHE-WOLF
the bitch of wounds, → SHE-WOLF
[2] benja: beina 42ˣ
she-wolf
1. bitch of the wound (A2)
dróttinn dœla
‘the lord of the dœlir’ = NORWEGIAN KING = Sigurðr
the lord of the Dœlir → NORWEGIAN KING = Sigurðr
Norwegian king, ruler, jarl
1.1. ruler of the Norwegians
hríð Hristar
‘the storm of Hrist’ = BATTLE
the storm of Hrist. → BATTLE
[4] hríð: ‘hriþa’ 42ˣ
battle
1.2.4. shower of the valkyrie
sterkr munnlituðr vals gunnar
‘the mighty mouth-colourer of the falcon of battle’ = WARRIOR
the falcon of battle → RAVEN/EAGLE
The mighty mouth-colourer of the RAVEN/EAGLE → WARRIOR
warrior
3.1.03. stainer of the bird of battlefield
valr gunnar
‘of the falcon of battle’ = RAVEN/EAGLE
the falcon of battle → RAVEN/EAGLE
raven/eagle
1.1. bird of battle (A2)
folkrakkr þengill þrœnda
‘battle-brave lord of the þrœndir’ = NORWEGIAN KING = Sigurðr
Battle-brave lord of the Þrœndir, → NORWEGIAN KING = Sigurðr
Norwegian king, ruler, jarl
1.1. ruler of the Norwegians
frændi Serks
‘Serkr’s kinsman’ = Hákon
Serkr’s kinsman. → Hákon
Hákon mǫrstrútr ‘Lump of Lard’ Serksson
. relative of Serkr
leirr ara ins gamla
‘the dung of the ancient eagle’ = BAD POETRY
the dung of the ancient eagle. → BAD POETRY
bad poetry
1. mud of the eagle
húfa Hǫgna
‘Hǫgni’s cap’ = HELMET
Hǫgni’s cap → HELMET
helmet
1.2. headgear of a legendary hero
skúr eggja
‘the shower of sword-blades’ = BATTLE
the shower of sword-blades, → BATTLE
battle
1.2.1. shower of weapons
valr vígs
‘the falcon of slaughter’ = RAVEN/EAGLE
the falcon of slaughter → RAVEN/EAGLE
raven/eagle
1.3. bird of the corpse (A2)
grimman grandmeiðr fjanda Sigars
‘the grim harm-tree of Sigarr’s enemy’ = GALLOWS
Sigarr’s enemy; → Hagbarðr
the grim harm-tree of HAGBARÐR → GALLOWS
gallows
. tree of Hagbarðr
fjándi Sigars
‘of Sigarr’s enemy’ = Hagbarðr
Sigarr’s enemy; → Hagbarðr
Hagbarðr/Hagbarði
1. enemy of Sigarr
glǫtuðr hrannbáls
‘the destroyer of wave-fire’ = GENEROUS MAN
wave-fire → GOLD
the destroyer of the GOLD → GENEROUS MAN
[8] hrannbáls: ‘hrandals’ 42ˣ
generous man
1.01.1. destroyer of gold
hrannbál
‘of wave-fire’ = GOLD
wave-fire → GOLD
[8] hrannbáls: ‘hrandals’ 42ˣ
gold
1.1.1.1. fire of the wave (A1)
eljunfrár munnlituðr hrafns
‘the courage-quick mouth-colourer of the raven’ = WARRIOR
The courage-quick mouth-colourer of the raven → WARRIOR
[2] ‑frár: ‑þrár FskBˣ, FskAˣ, F, E, J2ˣ, 42ˣ, H, Hr
warrior
3.1.03. stainer of the bird of battlefield
hræskurðr
‘the carrion-cleaver’ = RAVEN/EAGLE
the carrion-cleaver → RAVEN/EAGLE
raven/eagle
4. harm of the corpse (A3)
ógnarprúðum ulfnistandi
‘to the battle-proud wolf-feeder’ = WARRIOR
to the battle-proud wolf-feeder. → WARRIOR
warrior
3.2.1. feeder of the wolf
harðr Hôolfs serkrjóðr
‘shirt-colourer of Hálfr’ = WARRIOR
Hálfr’s shirt → BYRNIE
The harsh colourer of the BYRNIE → WARRIOR
[2] Hôolfs: Hars Kˣ, F, E, J2ˣ, 42ˣ, H, Hr
warrior
1.8.1. stainer of armour
Hôolfs serkr
‘of Hálfr’s shirt’ = BYRNIE
Hálfr’s shirt → BYRNIE
[2] Hôolfs: Hars Kˣ, F, E, J2ˣ, 42ˣ, H, Hr
mail-coat
1.2. garment of a legendary hero
mildum sonr Magnúss
‘the generous son of Magnús’ = Sigurðr
the generous son of Magnús → Sigurðr
Sigurðr slembidjákn Magnússon (r. 1136-9)
1. son of Magnús berfœttr Óláfsson
sonr buðlungs
‘to the sovereign’s son’ = Sigurðr
to the sovereign’s son. → Sigurðr
chieftain, king, leader, lord, prince, ruler
2.1. descendant of a ruler
hringmildr harri
‘the ring-generous lord’ = Magnús
the ring-generous lord → Magnús
[1] harri: so F, Kˣ, E, J2ˣ, 42ˣ, H
questionable kennings
sóknfúss siklingr þrœnda
‘the war-eager ruler of the þrœndir’ = NORWEGIAN KING = Ingi
The war-eager ruler of the Þrœndir → NORWEGIAN KING = Ingi
Norwegian king, ruler, jarl
1.1. ruler of the Norwegians
oddhríð
‘a point-storm’ = BATTLE
a point-storm → BATTLE
battle
1.2.1. shower of weapons
verðr hrafns
‘raven’s food’ = CORPSES
raven’s food → CORPSES
[4] verðar: so Kˣ, E, J2ˣ, 42ˣ, H, Hr
corpse, slain
1.1. food of the raven/eagle
ljósa sáríss
‘bright wound-icicles’ = SWORDS
bright wound-icicles; → SWORDS
sword
3.6. ice of the wound
sverða glaumherðandi
‘racket-strengtheners of swords’ = WARRIORS
the racket of swords → BATTLE
The strengtheners of the BATTLE → WARRIORS
warrior
2.5.1. increaser / strengthener of battle
sverða glaumr
‘of the racket of swords’ = BATTLE
the racket of swords → BATTLE
battle
2.1.1. din of swords
glaðr sonr grams
‘the glad-hearted son of the ruler’ = Sigurðr
the glad-hearted son of the ruler → Sigurðr
[3] sonr: son all
chieftain, king, leader, lord, prince, ruler
2.1. descendant of a ruler
hjaldr skjaldar
‘the noise of the shield’ = BATTLE
the noise of the shield; → BATTLE
battle
2.1.3. din of shields
folktjald
‘the battle-tent’ = SHIELD
the battle-tent → SHIELD
[6] ‑tjald: valds 42ˣ
shield
2.2.1. tarpaulin of battle
eyðandi hungrs arnar
‘the destroyers of the eagle’s hunger’ = WARRIORS
The destroyers of the eagle’s hunger → WARRIORS
warrior
3.1.01. feeder of the bird of battlefield
vágfýling
‘of the sea-fulmar’ = SHIP
the sea-fulmar; → SHIP
[7] ‑fýl*ingi: ‘‑fylvangi’ 42ˣ
ship, boat
5.1. bird of the sea
svell folks
‘ice-sheets of battle’ = SWORDS
ice-sheets of battle → SWORDS
[2] folks: folk Kˣ, F, E, 42ˣ, H, Hr
sword
3.1. ice of battle
heit Rín valbasta
‘the hot Rhine of sword-hilts’ = BLOOD
The hot Rhine of sword-hilts → BLOOD
[8] valbasta: um valbastar 42ˣ
blood
1.2. liquid of the weapon (A2)
vín vitnis
‘the wolf’s wine’ = BLOOD
the wolf’s wine → BLOOD
blood
2.2. drink of the wolf (A3)
galdr hjǫrva
‘a chant of swords’ = BATTLE
a chant of swords → BATTLE
[2] galdr: ‘gialldr’ 42ˣ
battle
6.01.1. incantation of weapons
ský hildar
‘the cloud of battle’ = SHIELD
the cloud of battle → SHIELD
shield
2.1.1. cloud of battle
Garmr fyriskógar
‘The Garmr of the fir-forest’ = FIRE
The Garmr of the fir-forest → FIRE
[8] ‑skógar: ‑skóga E, 42ˣ
fire, flame
2.1. dog of wood
regn strengjar
‘the rain of the bow-string’ = ARROWS
the rain of the bow-string → ARROWS
[2] strengjar: strengja 42ˣ
arrow
1.1. shower of the bow
garðr styrjar
‘the enclosure of strife’ = SHIELD
The enclosure of strife → SHIELD
shield
6.1. enclosure of battle
randǫlunn
‘by the rim-fish’ = SWORD
by the rim-fish, → SWORD
sword
5.2. fish of the shield
ferð gylðis
‘the company of the wolf’ = WOLVES
the company of the wolf → WOLVES
wolf
2.2. company of the wolf (B3a)
snarp*a eldr sárflóðs
‘the sharp fires of the wound-flood’ = SWORDS
the wound-flood → BLOOD
the sharp fires of the BLOOD → SWORDS
[1] snarp*a: snarpra all
sword
1.1.07. fire of blood
sárflóð
‘of the wound-flood’ = BLOOD
the wound-flood → BLOOD
blood
1.1. liquid of wounds (A2)
reiðorðr ræsir rauma
‘the clear-talking ruler of the raumar’ = NORWEGIAN KING = Sigurðr
the clear-talking ruler of the Raumar → NORWEGIAN KING = Sigurðr
Norwegian king, ruler, jarl
1.1. ruler of the Norwegians
marblakkr
‘of the sea-steed’ = SHIP
the sea-steed → SHIP
ship, boat
1.1.1.1. horse of the sea
Glaumr gýgjar
‘to the Glaumr of the troll-woman’ = WOLF
to the Glaumr of the troll-woman; → WOLF
wolf
1.1. horse of the giantess, troll-woman (A3)
heitu gjalfr unda
‘by the hot surge of wounds’ = BLOOD
by the hot surge of wounds; → BLOOD
[5] unda: undra J2ˣ, 42ˣ
blood
1.1. liquid of wounds (A2)
varmt ǫlðr vitnis
‘the warm ale of the wolf’ = BLOOD
the warm ale of the wolf → BLOOD
blood
2.2. drink of the wolf (A3)
men Karmtar
‘the necklace of Karmøy’ = SEA
the necklace of Karmøy. → SEA
sea
1.3. necklace of the land
dýr grœðis
‘animals of the ocean’ = SHIPS
animals of the ocean; → SHIPS
ship, boat
1.1.2. wild animal of the sea
rymr rítar
‘the noise of the shield’ = BATTLE
the noise of the shield. → BATTLE
[7] í rym: ‘ir vm’ 42ˣ
battle
2.1.3. din of shields
dróttinn gumna
‘lord of men’ = Erlingr
Lord of men, → Erlingr
Erlingr skakki Kyrpinga-Ormsson (d. 1179)
fákr Gríðar
‘of Gríðr’s steed’ = WOLF
Gríðr’s steed. → WOLF
[2] fáks: ‘fags’ J2ˣ, 42ˣ
wolf
1.1. horse of the giantess, troll-woman (A3)
malma dynviðr
‘clash-trees of weapons’ = WARRIORS
the clash of weapons → BATTLE
the trees of the BATTLE → WARRIORS
[8] dynviðir: ‘dymoðir’ 42ˣ
warrior
2.1. tree of battle
malma dynr
‘of the clash of weapons’ = BATTLE
the clash of weapons → BATTLE
[8] dynviðir: ‘dymoðir’ 42ˣ
battle
2.1. din of weapons
niðr Tryggva
‘of the kinsman of Tryggvi’ = Óláfr Tryggvason
the kinsman of Tryggvi, → Óláfr Tryggvason
Óláfr I Tryggvason (r. c. 995-c. 1000)
1.1. descendant of Tryggvi Óláfsson
víðum botn vindkers
‘the wide bottom of the wind-vessel’ = EARTH
the wind-vessel, → SKY/HEAVEN
the wide bottom of the SKY/HEAVEN → EARTH
[7] vind‑: vín‑ E, 42ˣ, 81a, Flat
earth, land
2.1. bottom of the sky
vindker
‘of the wind-vessel’ = SKY/HEAVEN
the wind-vessel, → SKY/HEAVEN
[7] vind‑: vín‑ E, 42ˣ, 81a, Flat
sky/heaven
. vessel of storm/wind
rýrir Rínfúra
‘the diminisher of Rhine-fires’ = GENEROUS MAN
Rhine-fires → GOLD
the diminisher of the GOLD → GENEROUS MAN
generous man
1.03.1. diminisher of gold
Rínfúrr
‘of Rhine-fires’ = GOLD
Rhine-fires → GOLD
gold
9.1.3. light of the Rhine (A1)
reiðr örþingaðr
‘the angry assembly-convenor of the arrow’ = WARRIOR
the angry assembly-convenor of the arrow → WARRIOR
[6] örþingaðr: ‘auringaðe’ 42ˣ
warrior
lið grýtlinga
‘the force of the grýtlingar’ = the Ribbungar
the force of the Grýtlingar → the Ribbungar
questionable kennings
stálhvǫtuðr
‘the sword-inciter’ = WARRIOR = Hákon
the sword-inciter. → WARRIOR = Hákon
[6] ‑hvötuð: ‘‑hotuð’ 42ˣ
warrior
1.7.01.4. hastener of the weapon
auðmildr valdr hörða
‘the wealth-generous ruler of the hǫrðar’ = NORWEGIAN KING = Hákon
The wealth-generous ruler of the Hǫrðar, → NORWEGIAN KING = Hákon
Norwegian king, ruler, jarl
1.1. ruler of the Norwegians
hjálmi hólmreyðar
‘with the helmet of the island-char’ = HELMET OF TERROR
the island-char. → SNAKE
with the helmet of the SNAKE → HELMET OF TERROR
[1] ‑reyðar: ‘ryrir’ 42ˣ
helmet
4. helmet of the snake
hólmreyðr
‘of the island-char’ = SNAKE
the island-char. → SNAKE
[1] ‑reyðar: ‘ryrir’ 42ˣ
serpent, snake
1.1. fish or whale of the land (A1b)
sigrgœðir
‘from the victory-strengthener’ = WARRIOR
from the victory-strengthener. → WARRIOR
warrior
5.2. increaser / strengthener of victory
randviðr
‘shield-rim trees’ = WARRIORS
shield-rim trees → WARRIORS
[2] ‑viðir: ‑viðar 42ˣ
warrior
1.1.2. tree of the shield
valdi styrjar
‘the ruler of battle’ = WARRIOR = Skúli
The ruler of battle → WARRIOR = Skúli
[2] valdi: valdr E, F, 42ˣ, 81a, Flat
warrior
2.5.3. causer of battle
støkkvilundr stála
‘impelling trees of swords’ = WARRIORS
impelling trees of swords → WARRIORS
warrior
1.7.01. mover of the weapon
skerðir hringa
‘the notcher of rings’ = GENEROUS MAN
The notcher of rings → GENEROUS MAN
[6] hringa: hingat 42ˣ
generous man
1.01.2. destroyer of rings
eljunstrǫnd
‘the energy-shores’ = CHESTS
the energy-shores → CHESTS
[5] ‑strandir: standir 42ˣ
breast, chest
1.1.1. land of the mind (A3)
grund heila
‘of the ground of the brain’ = HEAD
the ground of the brain → HEAD
head
1.3. place of the brain (A1b and A3)
vígrœkjandi
‘the battle-promoter’ = WARRIOR
The battle-promoter → WARRIOR
[2] víg‑: vegg E, 42ˣ
warrior
2.5.2.4. carer of battle
skerðir serks Skǫglar
‘the notcher of Skǫgul’s shirt’ = WARRIOR
Skǫgul’s shirt → BYRNIE
the notcher of the BYRNIE → WARRIOR
warrior
1.8.2. destroyer of armour
serkr Skǫglar
‘of Skǫgul’s shirt’ = BYRNIE
Skǫgul’s shirt → BYRNIE
mail-coat
1.4. garment of the valkyrie
skúr Hlakkar
‘Hlǫkk’s showers’ = BATTLE
Hlǫkk’s showers → BATTLE
[3] skúrum: ‘skyrum’ 42ˣ
battle
1.2.4. shower of the valkyrie
ræsir þrœnda
‘the ruler of the þrœndir’ = NORWEGIAN RULER = Skúli
the ruler of the Þrœndir → NORWEGIAN RULER = Skúli
[5] ræsir: so R, E, F, 42ˣ, 8, Flat
Norwegian king, ruler, jarl
1.1. ruler of the Norwegians
klettr hjarna
‘his crag of the brain’ = HEAD
his crag of the brain → HEAD
head
1.3. place of the brain (A1b and A3)
rjóðr stirðaurriða storðar hjaldrdrifs
‘reddener of the stiff trout of the land of the battle-blizzard’ = WARRIOR
the battle -blizzard, → ARROWS
the land of ARROWS → SHIELD
the stiff trout of the SHIELD → SWORD
Reddener of the SWORD → WARRIOR
warrior
1.7.03. stainer of the weapon
stirðaurriði storðar hjaldrdrifs
‘of the stiff trout of the land of the battle-blizzard’ = SWORD
the battle -blizzard, → ARROWS
the land of ARROWS → SHIELD
the stiff trout of the SHIELD → SWORD
sword
5.2. fish of the shield
storð hjaldrdrifs
‘of the land of the battle-blizzard’ = SHIELD
the battle -blizzard, → ARROWS
the land of ARROWS → SHIELD
shield
5.1.1. land of the weapon
hjaldrdrif
‘of the battle-blizzard’ = ARROWS
the battle -blizzard, → ARROWS
arrow, spear
1.1. shower of battle
dís dvergranns
‘the dís of the dwarf-house’ = WOMAN
the dwarf-house → STONE
the dís of the STONE → WOMAN
female, woman
2.1.1. goddess of jewellery (B2b)
dvergrann
‘of the dwarf-house’ = STONE
the dwarf-house → STONE
rock, stone
3.1. dwelling place of the dwarf
lungtorg
‘of his lung’s market-place’ = HEART
his lung’s market-place → HEART
[6] lung‑: ‘lin’ 42ˣ
heart
2.1. place of the lung (A3)
ýgr járnsveims hyrgildandi
‘fire-validator of weapon-commotion’ = WARRIOR
weapon-commotion, → BATTLE
the fire of the BATTLE → SWORD
The fearsome validator of the SWORD → WARRIOR
[3] ýgr: yggr 42ˣ, 81a
[4] ‑sveims: ‑seims 42ˣ
[2] ‑gildandi: ‑gjaldandi 42ˣ, 81a, Flat
warrior
járnsveims hyrr
‘of the fire of weapon-commotion’ = SWORD
weapon-commotion, → BATTLE
the fire of the BATTLE → SWORD
[4] ‑sveims: ‑seims 42ˣ
sword
1.1.01. fire of battle
járnsveimr
‘of weapon-commotion’ = BATTLE
weapon-commotion, → BATTLE
[4] ‑sveims: ‑seims 42ˣ
battle
10. tumult of the weapon
frændi Erlings
‘the kinsman of Erlingr’ = Sigurðr
The kinsman of Erlingr → Sigurðr
Sigurðr ribbungr (d. 1226)
. relative of Erlingr steinveggr
meiðr stála
‘the trees of weapons’ = WARRIORS
the trees of weapons → WARRIORS
warrior
1.1. tree of the weapon
leystan garmr elris
‘the released dog of the alder’ = FIRE
the released dog of the alder → FIRE
[7] gram: garm F, 42ˣ, Flat
fire, flame
2.1. dog of wood
hundr viðar
‘the hound of the forest’ = FIRE
The hound of the forest → FIRE
fire, flame
2.1. dog of wood
svipkárr rakki selju
‘the violent dog of the willow’ = FIRE
the violent dog of the willow → FIRE
[5] ‑kárr: ‘‑garr’ 42ˣ
fire, flame
2.1. dog of wood
valdr vígstorma
‘controller of battle-storms’ = WARRIOR = Hákon
Controller of battle-storms, → WARRIOR = Hákon
[2] valdr: vald 42ˣ
warrior
2.5.3. causer of battle
gegn frǫmuðr hjaldrél
‘righteous promoter of the battle-shower’ = WARRIOR = Hákon
righteous promoter of the battle-shower, → WARRIOR = Hákon
warrior
2.5.1.4. promoter of battle
bǫl markar
‘the harm of the forest’ = FIRE
the harm of the forest → FIRE
fire, flame
1.1. harm of wood
eiðvandr baugsendir
‘the reliable ring-giver’ = GENEROUS MAN
the reliable ring-giver → GENEROUS MAN
[7] baug‑: ‘bꜹð‑’ 42ˣ
generous man
2.4.2. sender of the ring
ríkr hneykir hlenna
‘the powerful repressor of robbers’ = JUST RULER = Hákon
The powerful repressor of robbers → JUST RULER = Hákon
chieftain, king, leader, lord, prince, ruler
4.1. destroyer of evildoers
ský ógnar
‘of the cloud of terror’ = SHIELD
the cloud of terror. → SHIELD
shield
2.1.1. cloud of battle
dauðan dólgstríðir
‘the dead enemy-combatant’ = WARRIOR = Sigurðr
the dead enemy-combatant. → WARRIOR = Sigurðr
warrior
4.5. fighter of enemies
vitr valdr norrænar aldar
‘the wise ruler of the norwegian people’ = NORWEGIAN KING = Hákon
The wise ruler of the Norwegian people → NORWEGIAN KING = Hákon
Norwegian king, ruler, jarl
1.1. ruler of the Norwegians
göfugr oddviti jöfra
‘the glorious leader of princes’ = KING
the glorious leader of princes → KING
chieftain, king, leader, lord, prince, ruler
2.2. lord of princes
víða lendum jǫfurr þrœnda
‘the wide-landed prince of the þrœndir’ = Skúli
the wide-landed prince of the Þrœndir; → Skúli
[2] lendum: ‘londum’ 42ˣ
Norwegian king, ruler, jarl
1.1. ruler of the Norwegians
frǫmuðr frægða
‘the promoter of glorious deeds’ = WARRIOR = Skúli
The promoter of glorious deeds → WARRIOR = Skúli
warrior
snildar skýrs lituðr stála
‘of the eloquent reddener of weapons’ = WARRIOR = Hákon
the eloquent reddener of weapons → WARRIOR = Hákon
[7] snildar: so F, 42ˣ, 325VIII 5 b, Flat
[8] lituðs: litaðs E, 42ˣ, 81a, 304ˣ
warrior
1.7.03. stainer of the weapon
stillir rekka
‘the leader of men’ = RULER = Skúli
the leader of men → RULER = Skúli
chieftain, king, leader, lord, prince, ruler
1.1. lord of people
bróðir Inga
‘Ingi’s brother’ = Skúli
Ingi’s brother; → Skúli
Skúli Bárðarson
1.1. brother of Ingi Bárðarson
vigg sunda
‘steeds of the seas’ = SHIPS
steeds of the seas → SHIPS
ship, boat
1.1.1.1. horse of the sea
einskǫpuðr galdra herfanga
‘the one creator of incantations of army-tunics’ = Óðinn
army-tunics → BYRNIES
incantations of BYRNIES → BATTLES
The one creator of BATTLES → Óðinn
[2] ein‑: en 42ˣ
[2] ‑skǫpuðr: ‘skop auðr’ 42ˣ
[2] galdra: gjalda 42ˣ
Óðinn
8.1.2. creator of battle (C1a)
galdr herfanga
‘of incantations of army-tunics’ = BATTLES
army-tunics → BYRNIES
incantations of BYRNIES → BATTLES
[2] galdra: gjalda 42ˣ
battle
6.01.1. incantation of weapons
herfang
‘of army-tunics’ = BYRNIES
army-tunics → BYRNIES
mail-coat
1.6. garment of the army
Vǫlundr rómu
‘the vǫlundr of strife’ = WARRIOR = Gautr Jónsson
the Vǫlundr of strife → WARRIOR = Gautr Jónsson
[8] Vǫlundr: vanlundr 42ˣ
warrior
. smith of battle
herstefnandi
‘the army-summoner’ = RULER = Hákon
the army-summoner → RULER = Hákon
chieftain, king, leader, lord, prince, ruler
3.2. summoner of the army
hregg stála
‘a storm of weapons’ = BATTLE
a storm of weapons, → BATTLE
battle
1.1.1. storm/wind of the weapon
hauksnjallr stillir hersa
‘the hawk-brave ruler of hersar’ = Skúli
The hawk-brave ruler of hersar → Skúli
[1] ‑snjallr: snjallt 42ˣ
chieftain, king, leader, lord, prince, ruler
2.2. lord of princes
rjóðr randa
‘the reddener of shield-rims’ = WARRIOR = Skúli
the reddener of shield-rims → WARRIOR = Skúli
warrior
1.7.03. stainer of the weapon
hilmir borðs hildar
‘the ruler of the board of battle’ = WARRIOR = Skúli
the board of battle → SHIELD
The ruler of the SHIELD → WARRIOR = Skúli
warrior
1.7.09. ruler of the weapon
borð hildar
‘of the board of battle’ = SHIELD
the board of battle → SHIELD
shield
3.1. board of battle
þunnum Valr stinga
‘the slender Valir of rods’ = SHIPS
the slender Valir of rods → SHIPS
ship, boat
1.2.1.1. horse of the ship
hyggjugegn hilmir grundar
‘the clever-minded ruler of the land’ = Hákon
the clever-minded ruler of the land → Hákon
[8] hyggju: hjoggu 42ˣ
chieftain, king, leader, lord, prince, ruler
5.2. lord of the land
seiðr sverða
‘a chant of swords’ = BATTLE
a chant of swords → BATTLE
[7] seið: leið 42ˣ
battle
6.01.1. incantation of weapons
vígalfr
‘the battle-elf’ = WARRIOR = Skúli
the battle-elf → WARRIOR = Skúli
[9] víg‑: so 42ˣ, Flat
warrior
2.3.4. elf of battle
vápnþrima
‘weapon-clash’ = BATTLE
weapon-clash → BATTLE
[14] ‑þrimu: ‑þrumu 42ˣ
battle
2.1. din of weapons
virðandi funa vápnglyms
‘the esteemers of the flame of weapon-noise’ = WARRIORS
weapon-noise → BATTLE
the flame of the BATTLE → SWORD
The esteemers of the SWORD → WARRIORS
[5] Virðendr: ‘við þendr’ 42ˣ
[6] funa: vini(?) 42ˣ
warrior
1.7.14. appreciator of the weapon
funi vápnglyms
‘of the flame of weapon-noise’ = SWORD
weapon-noise → BATTLE
the flame of the BATTLE → SWORD
[6] funa: vini(?) 42ˣ
sword
1.1.01. fire of battle
vápnglymr
‘of weapon-noise’ = BATTLE
weapon-noise → BATTLE
battle
2.1. din of weapons
skíð stafna
‘skis of stems’ = SHIPS
skis of stems → SHIPS
ship, boat
2.3. ski of the ship
hríð brodda
‘a storm of arrow-points’ = BATTLE
a storm of arrow-points → BATTLE
battle
1.2.1. shower of weapons
ript vinda
‘the cloth of winds’ = SAIL
the cloth of winds → SAIL
[6] ript: ‘hript’ 42ˣ
sail
1.3. cloth of the wind
hafraukn
‘the ocean’s draught-animals’ = SHIPS
The ocean’s draught-animals → SHIPS
[1] ‑raukn: ‘‑rækn’ 42ˣ
ship, boat
1.1.1.2. other working animal of the sea
hallgeislat tungl hildar
‘brilliant-coloured moons of battle’ = SHIELDS
brilliant-coloured moons of battle → SHIELDS
[1] ‑geislat: ‘‑gilsar’ 42ˣ
shield
1.02. circular object of battle
gyltar tunga hjalta
‘gilded tongues of hilts’ = SWORDS
gilded tongues of hilts → SWORDS
sword blade
1.1. tongue of the sword
stýrir rómu
‘the controller of battle’ = WARRIOR = Hákon
the controller of battle → WARRIOR = Hákon
warrior
2.5.4. ruler of battle
gagnfǫr greypra vápna
‘the meeting of terrible weapons’ = BATTLE
the meeting of terrible weapons. → BATTLE
[8] greypra: ‘grepa’ 42ˣ
battle
3.1. meeting of weapons
eldr böðvar-Týs
‘the fires of the battle-Týr’ = SPEARS
the battle-Týr → Óðinn
the fires of ÓÐINN → SPEARS
[3] böðvar‑: ‘bauðnar’ 42ˣ
spear
1.1.2. fire of Óðinn
böðvar-Týr
‘of the battle-Týr’ = Óðinn
the battle-Týr → Óðinn
[3] böðvar‑: ‘bauðnar’ 42ˣ
Óðinn
2.1. god of battle (C2b)
baug*rennir
‘the ring-advancer’ = GENEROUS MAN = Skúli
the ring-advancer, → GENEROUS MAN = Skúli
[4] baug*‑: bauga all
generous man
. impeller of wealth
eisa eggfárs
‘the flames of blade-wrath’ = SPEARS
blade-wrath → BATTLE
the flames of the BATTLE → SPEARS
[6] eisur: eisu 42ˣ
[5] egg‑: eik‑ 42ˣ
spear
1.1.1. fire of battle
eggfár
‘of blade-wrath’ = BATTLE
blade-wrath → BATTLE
[5] egg‑: eik‑ 42ˣ
battle
13.1. harm of the weapon
Aurnis spjalla ilflet
‘footsole-floors of Aurnir’s confidant’ = SHIELDS
Aurnir’s confidant. → GIANT
the floors of the footsole of the GIANT → SHIELDS
shield
13.2. bridge of the giant
Aurnis spjalli
‘of Aurnir’s confidant’ = GIANT
Aurnir’s confidant. → GIANT
giant
3.3. confidant of the giant
geigurlig hræleiptr
‘the frightful corpse-lightnings’ = SPEARS
The frightful corpse-lightnings → SPEARS
[1] ‑leiptr: ‘‑liptr’ 42ˣ
spear
1.2.4. light of corpse
himinn Gauts
‘the sky of Gautr’ = SHIELD
the sky of Gautr → SHIELD
[4] himin: himni 42ˣ, 81a
shield
10.3. sky of Óðinn
leikr hjarar
‘the play of the sword’ = BATTLE
the play of the sword, → BATTLE
[2] leiki: leðri 42ˣ
battle
4.1.1. play of swords
randalfr
‘the shield-elf’ = WARRIOR
the shield-elf → WARRIOR
[5] randálfr: ‘ranhalfr’ 42ˣ
warrior
1.4.2. elf of the weapon
ský böðvar
‘the cloud of battle’ = SHIELD
the cloud of battle → SHIELD
shield
2.1.1. cloud of battle
elding blóðs
‘with flashes of blood’ = SPEARS
with flashes of blood. → SPEARS
spear
1.2.2. light of blood
herstefnir
‘the army-leader’ = WARRIOR = Hákon
the army-leader → WARRIOR = Hákon
warrior
4.3.1. commander of the army
hamri ofna serkr hildar
‘the hammer-woven shirts of battle’ = BYRNIES
the hammer-woven shirts of battle → BYRNIES
mail-coat
1.1. garment of battle
grár regnbogi Hnikars
‘the grey rainbow of Hnikarr’ = SPEAR
The grey rainbow of Hnikarr → SPEAR
spear
1.2.1. light of Óðinn
grimmum himinn Gǫndlar
‘fierce sky of Gǫndul’ = SHIELD
fierce sky of Gǫndul; → SHIELD
shield
10.2. sky of the valkyrie
fárelding meginsára
‘the destructive lightning bolts of great wounds’ = SPEARS
the destructive lightning bolts of great wounds → SPEARS
spear
1.2.3. light of wounds
stýrir lofða
‘the controller of men’ = RULER = Hákon
The controller of men → RULER = Hákon
chieftain, king, leader, lord, prince, ruler
1.1. lord of people
blóðormr
‘of the blood-snake’ = SPEAR
the blood-snake → SPEAR
spear
1.1. serpent of blood
leikr hjarar
‘the play of the sword’ = BATTLE
the play of the sword → BATTLE
battle
4.1.1. play of swords
grænni mála geir-Týs
‘the green wife of the spear-Týr’ = Jǫrð
the spear-Týr. → Óðinn
the green wife of ÓÐINN → Jǫrð
[8] grænni: grænnu 42ˣ
Jǫrð
1. consort of Óðinn (C3a)
geir-Týr
‘of the spear-Týr’ = Óðinn
the spear-Týr. → Óðinn
Óðinn
2.2. god of the spear (C2b)
ógnsveipandi
‘terror-spreader’ = WARRIOR = Hákon
terror-spreader → WARRIOR = Hákon
[2] ‑sveipanda: ‑svipanna 42ˣ
warrior
gramr fyrða
‘the leader of the people’ = RULER = Skúli
The leader of the people, → RULER = Skúli
chieftain, king, leader, lord, prince, ruler
1.1. lord of people
ætt Sverris
‘Sverrir’s descendant’ = Hákon
Sverrir’s descendant → Hákon
Hákon IV Hákonarson (r. 1217-63)
1. descendant of Sverrir I Sigurðarson
dís hlýrna mans Högna
‘the dísir of the sun and moon of Hǫgni’s girl’ = VALKYRIES
Hǫgni’s girl → Hildr
the sun and moon of HILDR → SHIELDS
the dísir of SHIELDS → VALKYRIES
valkyrie
1.2. woman of weapons and armour (B2b)
hlýrnir mans Högna
‘of the sun and moon of Hǫgni’s girl’ = SHIELDS
Hǫgni’s girl → Hildr
the sun and moon of HILDR → SHIELDS
shield
1.02. circular object of battle
man Högna
‘of Hǫgni’s girl’ = Hildr
Hǫgni’s girl → Hildr
Hildr
2. woman of Hǫgni (C4a)
sonr guðs
‘the son of god’ = Christ
the son of God, → Christ
Jesus Christ
2.1. son of God
fyrirmaðr öflgrar kristni
‘the leading man of powerful christianity’ = William
the leading man of powerful Christianity → William
[6] öflgrar: öflgar 42ˣ, 81a
William of Sabina
. lord of Christianity
hǫtuðr varrbáls
‘hater of the sea-flame’ = GENEROUS MAN
the sea-flame; → GOLD
hater of the GOLD → GENEROUS MAN
[2] hötuðr: ‘haurauðr’ 42ˣ
[2] varr‑: ‘vor’ 42ˣ
generous man
1.06. hater of wealth
varrbál
‘of the sea-flame’ = GOLD
the sea-flame; → GOLD
[2] varr‑: ‘vor’ 42ˣ
gold
1.1.1. fire of the sea (A1)
gramr aldar
‘ruler of men’ = KING
ruler of men. → KING
chieftain, king, leader, lord, prince, ruler
1.1. lord of people
stýrir kristni
‘the leader of christianity’ = CARDINAL
The leader of Christianity → CARDINAL
[5] stýrir: prýði 42ˣ
cardinal
. leader of Christianity
reiðivaldr ríkisvandar
‘swinger of the royal sceptre’ = KING
swinger of the royal sceptre, → KING
chieftain, king, leader, lord, prince, ruler
. swinger of the sceptre
gramr hörða
‘of the lord of the hǫrðar’ = NORWEGIAN KING = Hákon
the lord of the Hǫrðar → NORWEGIAN KING = Hákon
Norwegian king, ruler, jarl
1.1. ruler of the Norwegians
hvítu ræfr hreinvers
‘the white roof of the reindeer-sea’ = SKY/HEAVEN
the reindeer-sea. → EARTH
the white roof of the EARTH → SKY/HEAVEN
[7] ‑vers: ‑bers 42ˣ
sky/heaven
4.2. roof of the land
hreinver
‘of the reindeer-sea’ = EARTH
the reindeer-sea. → EARTH
[7] ‑vers: ‑bers 42ˣ
earth, land
1.1. sea of the deer
heilivágr allra stríða
‘the soothing balm of all torments’ = WINE/ALE
the soothing balm of all torments → WINE/ALE
[6] stríða: manna E, F, 42ˣ
alcoholic drink
2. liquid of sorrow
dróttinn seggja
‘the lord of men’ = KING = Hákon
the lord of men, → KING = Hákon
chieftain, king, leader, lord, prince, ruler
1.1. lord of people
dagr mundar
‘the daylight of the hand’ = GOLD
the daylight of the hand → GOLD
[3] dagr: dags 42ˣ
gold
2.1. light of the arm/hand (A1)
himinn mergs
‘the heaven of marrow’ = ARM
the heaven of marrow → ARM
arm
4.1. heaven of marrow (A1)
armsól
‘the arm-sun’ = GOLD
The arm-sun → GOLD
[5] arm‑: ‘ar sin’ 42ˣ
gold
2.1. light of the arm/hand (A1)
stýrir jöfra
‘of the controller of princes’ = KING
the controller of princes → KING
[6] jöfra: jöfurs 42ˣ
chieftain, king, leader, lord, prince, ruler
2.2. lord of princes
grund vala
‘the lands of falcons’ = ARMS
the lands of falcons → ARMS
arm, hand
1.1.1. land of the bird of prey (A3)
vǫrðr grundar
‘the guardian of the land’ = KING
the guardian of the land, → KING
chieftain, king, leader, lord, prince, ruler
5.1. guardian of the land
remmiskíð Randvers
‘the strong skis of Randverr’ = SHIPS
the strong skis of Randverr. → SHIPS
[8] remmi‑: renni 42ˣ
[7] ‑vers: ‑veðrs 42ˣ
ship, boat
2.2. ski of the sea-king
baugtungl
‘the shield-boss moons’ = SHIELDS
the shield-boss moons → SHIELDS
[5] ‑tungl: ‑tungls 42ˣ
shield
1.03. circular object of the shield
elding foldar ifla
‘the lightning of the land of the hawks’ = GOLD
the land of the hawks → ARM
the lightning of the ARM → GOLD
gold
2.1. light of the arm/hand (A1)
fold ifla
‘of the land of the hawks’ = ARM
the land of the hawks → ARM
arm, hand
1.1.1. land of the bird of prey (A3)
hafrǫðull
‘the ocean-radiance’ = GOLD
the ocean-radiance. → GOLD
[8] haf‑: höfuð 42ˣ
gold
1.3. heavenly body of waters (A1)
geðsteinn
‘the mind-stone’ = HEART
The mind-stone → HEART
heart
1.1. solid object of the mind (A1b)
ógnstórr gramr Svía
‘the awe-inspiring lord of the Swedes’ = SWEDISH RULER = Birgir
the awe-inspiring lord of the Swedes → SWEDISH RULER = Birgir
Swedish king, ruler
. ruler of the Swedes