The Poetic Edda: Stories Of The Norse Gods And Heroes

  The heroes of all the myths we have covered thus far have been quite complex, and this week’s reading about Sigurth is no different. In this es.say, analyze how the poems describe Sigurth’s heroic accomplishments, and explain your impression of him. In doing so, pay close attention to his fight with the dragon, his promise to Brynhild, his pact with Gunner, and his ultimate betrayal.   The Poetic Edda: Stories Of The Norse Gods And Heroes, translated and edited by Jackson Crawford. Hackett Publishing Company, Inc., 2015. Introduction, pp. ix to xxii Voluspa, pp. 1 to 16 Havamal, pp. 17 to 47 Vafthurthnismal, pp. 48 to 59 Lokasenna, pp. 100 to 114 Thrymskvitha, pp. 115 to 122 Baldrs draumar, pp. 141 to 144 Rigsthula, pp. 145 to 155