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Edda – Quote of the Day
Wisdom from the Hávamál and the songs of the Edda – the Old Norse original with English translation.
Altnordisch nach dem Codex Regius (normalisiert). Deutsche Übertragung nach Karl Simrock (1851/1876), gemeinfrei.
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Words that last
Have your favourite verse from the Edda engraved - on a crystal-glass tealight holder or a slate plate, exactly as you imagine it.
The Edda Quote of the Day
A piece of Norse wisdom every day: the Edda quote of the day shows a verse from the Poetic Edda – mainly from the Hávamál, the “Sayings of the High One”. The quotes come from the public-domain translation by Henry Adams Bellows (1923).
Many of these verses make wonderful engravings – on a slate plaque, a wooden sign or a tealight holder.
Frequently asked questions
Where do the quotes come from?
From the Poetic Edda, mostly the Hávamál, in the public-domain translation by Henry Adams Bellows (1923).
Does the quote change daily?
Yes, a new verse appears every day – perfect as a small daily inspiration.
May I have a quote engraved?
Gladly – we engrave your favourite verse on slate, wood or crystal glass. See our custom engraving page.
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