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Odin | ragnarok marks the end of the world

Håvamål

"Little a sand-grain, little a dew drop,
Little the minds of men:
All men are not equal in wisdom,
The half-wise are everywhere"

"The mind alone knows what is near the heart,
Each is his own judge:
The worst sickness for a wise man
Is to crave what he cannot enjoy."

The Vikings were fearless seafarers ~ Their aim was, assaults and battle ... steal, rap and kill On the mighty castle of Åsgard ~ It was Odin who is ruled ... and everyone knew it Someone had heard that Vallhall was the kingdom of death ~ Was it really true that Valhall had a roof made of silver ? Many chose the road to Odin's Hall "Heaven bridge between the world of God ... and humanity in Norse mythology" 15/01/2018 Sun :) - A-L Andresen :) Copyright © All Rights Reserved

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Celine Rose Mariotti

Date: 4/21/2022 7:35:00 PM

Dear Anna Lise, I was most intrigued by this wonderful poem as I love mythology. The lines where you say not all men are equal in wisdom and the half-wise are everywhere certainly rings true in this crazy, complicated and many times cruel world we live in. I also want to thank you for always reading and commenting on my poems. You always make me feel good. Take care Celine Rose Mariotti

Carole Duet

Date: 1/22/2018 10:22:00 PM

There once was a movie called "The Vikings", one of my favorite movies of all time and I have a model of a Viking ship which I have carried with me everywhere I've ever lived. Such a colorful history they had as is your delightful poem.

Vera Duggan

Date: 1/22/2018 10:18:00 PM

Oh Anne-Lise, thank you for sharing this lovely verse, we have been watching a couple of TV series one called The Vikings and the other is called The Last Kingdom and we are so enjoying them, so much history and I just love any type of history, take care my friend........Vera

Leanne Lovejoy-Burton

Date: 1/19/2018 5:08:00 PM

Very interesting. I love mythology of the ancients. I must revisit the Norse Gods and their Vikings. I read somewhere about a Female Viking who led men into battle. I must look into that again. Very inspiring, the Female Viking and this poem.x

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 1/20/2018 12:39:00 PM

- Norse mythology ... there is a lot of exciting and interesting to read :) - Thank you very much, Leanne:) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Eric Boddie

Date: 1/17/2018 1:19:00 PM

the desire of conflict can only restrict....ones own mind to be entrapped for all time....leaving only an empty shell to eternally dwell....in sadness and fear everyday of every year....great write as always my dear friend and anne now i know where the story of thor originated....;)

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 1/17/2018 1:26:00 PM

- Tor was one mighty god of the Norse mythology, Eric :) - He was the eldest son of Odin :) - Many thanks for your visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/17/2018 8:00:00 AM

The half-wise are everywhere! Wow! An interesting write!

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 1/17/2018 8:04:00 AM

- Many thanks for your visit and comment, Kim :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Harry Horsman

Date: 1/17/2018 7:04:00 AM

"as my DNA proves, my ancestors were vikings, and being a Yorkshire man, does not surprise me. and yes your poem Anne-Lisa, makes me feel proud, it is so.. love the fable."

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 1/17/2018 7:58:00 AM

- Really ... an exciting thought DNA tells a lot, Harry - The Vikings traveled far .... and even longer ... who knows ... - Many thanks for your visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Maria Williams

Date: 1/17/2018 6:17:00 AM

An interesting subject indeed Anne-Lise, I would love to visit the Viking museum, that Jean has mentioned in Dublin. I suppose you have your own as well? Great write....Maria

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 1/17/2018 7:50:00 AM

- On the west coast of Norway is the place for Vikings ... we've Vikings Village and Museum - Many Vikings have left their footprints here ... maybe exactly where my house is standing, Maria - Many thanks for your visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jean Murray

Date: 1/16/2018 5:51:00 PM

Gosh he looks scary, a bit like our fighting champion Conor Mcgregor. Like Silent One, I enjoyed very much my visit to the Viking museum in Dublin and also those in Norway and Iceland. Their boats are so graceful looking. Plenty of their blood is mixed with ours. Beautifully written Anna-Lise.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 1/17/2018 3:36:00 AM

- I think has looks handsome and brave, Jean :) - Very exciting to read about the Vikings - and much is preserved in museums in different countries - Many thanks for your visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Ralph Sergi

Date: 1/16/2018 4:06:00 PM

Thank you for your beautiful Norse history. I am impressed . great poem!

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 1/17/2018 3:38:00 AM

- Many thanks for your visit and comment, Ralph :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Nette Onclaud

Date: 1/16/2018 3:06:00 PM

sinking my teeth into your mythical wonder,,,valhalla for me anne,,marvelous!,,huggs

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 1/17/2018 3:44:00 AM

- Welcome to Vallhall, Nette :) - Many thanks for your visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Susan Ashley

Date: 1/15/2018 9:09:00 PM

Oh Anne-Lise, I love your beautiful write especially since I'm fascinated by Viking history. They were proud, fierce and people of deep faith. A soul stirring poem. Warmest wishes ~Susan

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 1/17/2018 3:42:00 AM

- Norwegian mythology, Susan ... there is a lot of exciting and interesting to read - Many thanks for your visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison

Date: 1/15/2018 3:18:00 PM

The title pulled me in and I was thrilled to read your informative poem. of course the IOM is steeped in viking history in fact there was a ship called odin's raven which sailed from Trondheim to Peel :-)hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 1/17/2018 3:40:00 AM

- Yes, I know that ship and Odin's raven - Many thanks for your visit and comment, Jan :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Silent One

Date: 1/15/2018 2:48:00 PM

Oooh love this.. was learning about the Vikings when I visited Dublin, they have a Viking museum....

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 1/15/2018 2:55:00 PM

- Much exciting in ancient history, S.O. :) - Many thanks for your comment and visit - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Arturo Michael

Date: 1/15/2018 1:13:00 PM

My favorite, Thor spake: "What, pray, art thou? | Why so pale round the nose? By the dead hast thou lain of late? To a giant like | dost thou look, methinks; Thou wast not born for the bride."...the Norse culture is fascinating...

Arturo Michael
Date: 1/15/2018 5:59:00 PM

And a good one indeed

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 1/15/2018 1:54:00 PM

- One for you, Arturo : "A small hut of one' s own is better, A man is his master at home: A couple of goats and a corded roof Still are better than begging." - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Judith S

Date: 1/15/2018 8:38:00 AM

All a mystery to me my friend Anne-Lise!! Interesting to contemplate. ~ Judy

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 1/15/2018 2:17:00 PM

- Judy, thank you so much - I appreciate your visit and comment - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 1/15/2018 7:00:00 AM

Fortunately the descendants of Vikings do not " steal, kill and rape " but produce, help and love in that way they can cross the bridge of good to heavens! Excellent history and spiritual lesson my friend, Anne-Lise! Hugs xx

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 1/15/2018 2:22:00 PM

- Yes, thankfully ... much was changed to the positive, dear Demetrios - Many thanks for your comment and visit - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/15/2018 6:36:00 AM

There is that bridge between humanity and God ..without the believers, whether in mythology or otherwise, emptiness would rule. A unique theme Anne-Lise.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 1/15/2018 2:16:00 PM

- Thank you so much, Vijay - I appreciate your visit and comment - hugs // Anne-Lise :)