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Óðinn is described as a chieftain in Asia who elects priests to take charge of sacrifices and judgements.
text
[excerpt from] Yng ch. 2b
2b.
Fyrir austan Tanakvísl í Asíu... | The land east of the Tana For... |
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commentary
context
This episode occurs within the longer narrative Ynglinga saga, the first in the collection of kings’ sagas known as Heimskringla which was probably compiled by the 13th-century Icelandic scholar Snorri Sturluson. Here, Óðinn is presented in a historicised context.
commentary
(Contributed by Anna Millward.)
tags
Main text: Ynglinga saga
Attributes: Sacrifice Blót Temple Hóf Priest Díar Ritual Space
Text sections: Hkr Yng 2bII