Ed, I will be honest I took this quote to mean that being bold is not a function of having to kill a man, which was one standard of bravery in Norse culture. The Havamal is filled with encouragement to practicing wise living and even being thoughtful enough to avoid bad outcomes.
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I hope that I never have to figure out whether I'm bold or cowardly.
ReplyDeleteEd, I will be honest I took this quote to mean that being bold is not a function of having to kill a man, which was one standard of bravery in Norse culture. The Havamal is filled with encouragement to practicing wise living and even being thoughtful enough to avoid bad outcomes.
DeleteI got this translation on your rec, and have now passed it over to my sons to read.
ReplyDeleteI hoped you enjoyed it Just So. I certainly did, and am looking forward to reading Crawford's other works.
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