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Odin's Vulsunga

Behind the mighty hindarfjall

with the spirit of Eriking,

behind the largest barnstock

where Gjuki was the king;

there hid the magic talisman

known as Brisingamen,

which Bor had sent his son to get

his name being Odin.

He rode upon his Sleipnir

and carried his trusty Gugni,

with his Draupnir on his hand

Joukahainen had given him, you see.

He had already slain Kraken

and the evil Nidhogg, too

but Fenrir, the evil one

was on his list of things to do.

Well, he slayed Fenrir with Gugni

and the Vulsunga will tell,

he stabbed Fenrir through it’s heart

and sent it straight to Hel.                                              

— docmaverick, Sep 18, 2007

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Region, Country: The High Desert, in the wild west, southern California, U.S. of A.., USA

Favorite Poets: Keates, Poe, Dickinson, and Dr. Seuss. There are a smattering of others, but why bother listing 'em all, ya know?, I also rely on a few of our poets, here....for advice, and what not. I couldn't possibly explain what a fountain of live, effective knowledge we have...right here in our midst ! To catch a glimmer of brilliance, merely visit: the Stream.

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purplemoondoll

18 years 8 months ago

An Epic Tale

and beautifully written. Wow this is my kind of poetry. Brilliant storytelling and an enjoyable read. I am not familiar with tale, what culture does it come from? Kaz
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Antoinette Mar…

18 years 8 months ago

O'din's Vulsunga

I don't know what culture it's from however I am claiming it! It's mine, I Love it! Yes Brilliant in every way....Antoinette Marie
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Antoinette Mar…

18 years 8 months ago

O'din's Vulsunga

I don't know what culture it's from however I am claiming it! It's mine, I Love it! Yes Brilliant in every way....Antoinette Marie
docmaverick

docmaverick

18 years 8 months ago

A reply to the Purplemoondoll.....

I really appreciated your comments. I had a friend who was very much into "Odinism", as a religion. What it exactly is, is the belief in the gods that governed the Vikings. If a book is found, or a section in a dictionary or an encyclopedia, one will discover that the words in my vulsunga, (or saga), are not invented, but real. Thanks, again for the kind words...I'm glad it was appreciated. Doc.