Havamal study, xposted

[othila_dagaz]

Hello to all,

I am looking for an in-depth study of the Havamal, not just a
different translation. Something that goes verse-by-verse explaining
what it may possibly mean. I have been unsuccessful with google
searches. Any websites or books, or even your own personal notes will
be appreciated.

Thank you!
Kimberley

Comments

[wyrtweard]

This is not exactly what you maybe looking for but the only thing I can offer are two elists dedicated to the subject, namely:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/havamal_studies/
&
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/havamal-canada/

Both look incredibly dead but may pick if you wish to bounce ideas off folk. If not, there is always the archives to look through in case somebody has posted about a great source or even left something in the links or files sections that may be of use.

Luck!

[merytsetesh]

Chapter 3 of "The Runes" by Bernard King has a good in depth explanation of the second half. If you look at the poem as a whole, there seem to be two parts: the first is the myth itself of Odin receiving the runes, while the second is a series of verses describing charms. For example:

"A charm I know no king can say
Nor any man has mastered;
Help is it called because it aids
At times of sickness and sorrow."

King then goes on to explain the meaning of the verse, though the rune(s) it refers to are unknown. Hope this helps.