Skuld (Norn)

Skuld (Norn)

Skuld (possibly "debt" or "future"Orchard (1997:151).] ) is a Norn in Norse mythology. Along with Urðr (Old Norse "fate"Orchard (1997:169).] ) and Verðandi (possibly "happening" or "present"Orchard (1997:174).] ), Skuld makes up a trio of Norns that are described as deciding the fates of man. Skuld appears in at least two poems as a Valkyrie.

"Poetic Edda"

Skuld is mentioned in "Völuspá", a poem collected in the 13th century "Poetic Edda":

"Prose Edda"

"Gylfaginning"

In the "Prose Edda" book "Gylfaginning", Snorri informs the reader that the youngest Norn, Skuld, is in effect also a valkyrie, taking part in the selection of warriors from the slain:::These are called Valkyrs: them Odin sends to every battle; they determine men's feyness and award victory. Gudr and Róta and the youngest Norn, she who is called Skuld, ride ever to take the slain and decide fights." [http://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/pre/pre04.htm "Gylfaginning"] in translation by Arthur Gilchrist Brodeur (1916), at Sacred Texts.]

"Nafnaþulur"

In the "Nafnaþulur" addition to Snorri Sturluson's Prose Edda the following sections reference Skuld:

Notes

References

* Orchard, Andy (1997). "Dictionary of Norse Myth and Legend". Cassell. ISBN 0 304 34520 2


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