Hús-drápa

Old Norse Dictionary - hús-drápa

Meaning of Old Norse word "hús-drápa"

As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:

hús-drápa
u, f. name of an old poem describing the mythical representation on the wall of an old hall, Ld. 114, Edda.

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚼᚢᛋ-ᛏᚱᛅᛒᛅ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.

Works & Authors cited:

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Ld.
Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)
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