Original Viking Folk Song

in viking •  8 years ago  (edited)

Hi everyone,

Just joined steemit so thought I'd start out my first post with a song I wrote with a Danish friend who sang in Old Norse. For those interested in the meaning: the song is dedicated to the battle of Bravellir where Harald Hildetand, weary that he would not enter Valhalla without meeting a warrior's death, suggested a battle be fought between he and Sigurd Ring (Ragnar’s Lothbrok's father.) An English lyrical translation is available on my soundcloud.

"Harald fell in the battle, some say by Odin's own hand, along with 15 kings and 30,000 free-born men. When Sigurd Ring heard that his opponent had fallen, he instantly gave the sign that the fighting should cease. The day after the battle he sought out King Harald's body and put it onto a funeral pyre along with his horse. Sigurd Ring stood before the fire and bade Harald ride straight to Valhalla and secure lodging for those who had perished." (Hvitfeldt, Arild. Danmarks Riges Krønike)

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Inspirational! Welcome to steemit!

Thank you!

I'm very fond of Old Norse culture and lore, so thank you for this beautiful work!

Thank you for the kind words

Could you direct link your SoundCloud. I can't get there from here. Thx.

Thanks much.