bragi

Thân thiện

Bragi plays his harp for the other gods in the great hall.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A deity in Norse mythology: Bragi is the god associated with poetry, eloquence, music, and the art of skalds (bards). He is traditionally described as a son of the chief god Odin.

Usage Notes

• Capitalization: As a proper noun referring to a specific mythological figure, "Bragi" is always capitalized.
• Context: The word is used almost exclusively in the context of Norse mythology, religion, or discussions of ancient Scandinavian literature and culture.

Examples of Usage

• Proper noun:
  • In the sagas, Bragi is often depicted welcoming fallen heroes to Valhalla with poetry.
  • The skald invoked Bragi for inspiration before reciting his verse.

Advanced Usage

• "Bragi's cup": A reference to a ceremonial toast or drink in honor of poetry or an oath sworn over a drink, stemming from mythological accounts.
  • The chieftain raised what he called Bragi's cup and swore to uphold the treaty.

Variants and Related Words

• Bragi the Old: An epithet sometimes used to distinguish the god from a possibly historical 9th-century poet named Bragi Boddason, who was later associated with the deity.
• Bragarfull (noun): An Old Norse term for a ceremonial cup or pledge, often linked to oaths and toasts, etymologically connected to the god Bragi.

Synonyms

• God of poetry: A descriptive synonym highlighting his primary domain.
• Patron of skalds: Another descriptive term emphasizing his role as the divine protector and inspiration for poets.

Related Concepts (Not Direct Synonyms)

• Odin: His father and the chief of the Norse gods.
• Idun: In some sources, Bragi is described as the husband of Idun, the goddess of youth and keeper of the apples of immortality.
• Skaldic poetry: The complex, often cryptic form of Norse poetry over which Bragi presided.

Học thuật

Noun

1. (Norse mythology) god of poetry and music; son of Odin

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• Bragi
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