Traveler's Rede: Poetry from Hávamál

By Max Ingram

Viking-Age proverbs in poetic form, featuring homespun advice for the modern-day adventurer.

Hear the words of Odin, the wandering sage and wisdom-seeker of the ancient Norse, as he regales readers with insights hewn from the harsh landscapes of Scandinavia. He calls out to you from the past, but with words that ring as true today as during the Viking Age, sharing hard-won wisdom on etiquette, adventure, and life.

In this gripping exploration of the 80 stanzas of Gesta ttr from H vam l, the 700-year-old anecdotes are given new life in beautiful verse form by a modern-day satr poet. Each one presented as both poetic and literal rendering, shown side-by-side with the original language, and its deeper meanings explored through eye-opening insights on history, language, and Nordic culture.

The power of preparedness. The wisdom of practicality. And the boons found in honoring the bounds of friendship and hospitality. All these lessons and more leap from the past with surprising potency that remains vital today.

A gripping exploration of Viking-Age wisdom for the modern-day adventurer.
Explore the 80 stanzas of Gesta ttr, a Viking-Age treasure trove of wisdom from the Old Norse text of H vam l, which is focused largely on life advice for travelers. Features detailed insights and new interpretations based on the latest research.

Rendered in beautiful verse form by an satr poet.
A new, poetic rendering of the ancient wisdom verses, lovingly crafted by a modern-day poet who celebrates the ancient ways. Shows both poetic interpretations and literal translations, side-by-side with the original language.

With insights on history, language, and Nordic culture.
Includes eye-opening insights on history, language, and Nordic culture that shine a fresh light on the 700-year-old verses found in the Poetic Edda.

No finer burden
bears a fellow by road
than a rucksack full of sense.
As finer than gold,
it's gauged, in foreign place;
for the downtrod', it's defense.
-St. 10, Traveler's Rede

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0CKPB138D
• ISBN13: 9798218285562
• Release Date: October 2023
• Publisher: Bone Forge Books
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"