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This section of Gylfaginning tells the story of how the walls surrounding and protecting Ásgarður, the home of the gods.
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[excerpt from] Gylf ch. 42c
42c. Building the walls around Ásgarður
Það var snemma í öndverða byg... | It was right at the beginning... |
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Gylfaginning, which is part of Snorra Edda, was composed in Iceland in the 13th century, and holds the stories of many of the Pre-Christian myths of northern Europe. It is believe to have been composed by the Icelander Snorri Sturlusson. Snorra Edda consists of three separate parts, Gylfaginning, Skaldskápamáland Háttatal, all functioning together as a greater work and guide for the aspiring medieval poet and storyteller. |
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(Contributed by Liv Marit Aurdal.)
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Main text: Gylfaginning
Attributes: Horse God Landscape Oath Giants
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Text sections: SnSt Gylf 42cIII