Bragi (Old Norse) is the skaldic god of poetry in Norse mythology. The theonym Bragi probably stems from the masculine noun bragr, which can be translated in Old Norse as 'poetry' (cf. Icelandic bragur 'poem, melody, wise') or as 'the first, noblest' (cf. poetic Old Norse bragnar 'chiefs, men', bragningr 'king').

Sep 6, 2021 · Bragi was the Norse god of poetry and Idunn, his wife, a fertility goddess who kept the apples the gods needed to retain their youth and vigor.

Nov 25, 2022 · Most images of Bragi feature him playing the harp, a popular musical accompaniment when reciting poems in the past. In some symbolic depictions, the poet’s harp is next to a raven, a bird often associated with Odin.

Dec 1, 2024 · Bragi is the god of poetry and wit. Son of Odin and Frigga, he is one of the central gods of the Norse pantheon.

Bragi (pronounced “BRAG-ee;” Old Norse Bragi, “Poet”) is the wise and learned bard (Old Norse þulr, pronounced “THOOL-ur”) of Valhalla, the magnificent hall of the god Odin.

Jun 1, 2011 · The image of Bragi with runes on his tongue, reciting poetry that could move the heavens and the earth, is a powerful symbol of the spoken word’s ability to immortalize and inspire. Bragi’s Divine Legacy

Aug 28, 2023 · In Norse mythology, Bragi is often recognized as the god of poetry, eloquence, and music. His association with poetry is so deep that his name itself is sometimes used as a synonym for “poet.” Image: Bragi by Swedish artist Carl Wahlbom (1810–1858).

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Oct 22, 2023 · According to the Icelandic author of Prose Edda, Snorri Sturluson, Bragi was the Norse god of poetry, as well as a son of Odin and husband of the goddess Idun – the goddess of renewal whose apples gave the gods their immortality.

Bragi does not often appear outside the classic works of Norse mythology. The most well-known images of Bragi are from the nineteenth century: an illustration by Carl Walbohm, and a painting by Nils Blommér.