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Jórunn skáldmær

b. 850

Norse poet

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About Jórunn skáldmær

Born 850. Jórunn skáldmær was a skald and poet.

Jórunn skáldmær ("poet-maiden") was a Norwegian skald active in the first half of the 10th century. Only two stanzas and three half-stanzas of her Sendibítr ("Biting message") were preserved, mostly in Snorri Sturluson's works, such as Saga of Harald Fairhair and Skáldskaparmál. The Sendibítr, which deals with a conflict between Harald Fairhair and his son Halfdan the Black, is the longest recorded skaldic poem composed by a woman.

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Important facts

Born
850
Birth century
Occupation
Skald, poet

Frequently asked questions

Who was Jórunn skáldmær?

Norse poet

When was Jórunn skáldmær born?

Jórunn skáldmær was born in 850.

What was Jórunn skáldmær's occupation?

Jórunn skáldmær was a skald and poet.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jórunn skáldmær

· Wikidata: Q2720875

· DBpedia: Jórunn skáldmær

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