HISTORY

Håvamål (The speach of Odin)

The first poem in the Elder Edda, which was written in Iceland in pre-Christian times. Håvamål means "the tall ones speech", ie the god Odin, and is a collection of ancient Nordic god and wisdom poetry. The poem expresses the human wisdom of life in the form of proverbs. Wisdom, temperance, morality, care, courage, friendship and legacy are important values..
 

Hospitality

Giver of the feast!
Your guest is here.
Where shall he sit?
Fast temper grows in a far seat.
Prompt him not
to prove his mettle
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The Wit

The traveller must
train his wits.
All is easy at home.
He who knows little
is a laughing-stock
amongst men of the world
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Wisdom

Better weight
than wisdom
a traveller cannot carry.
The poor man's strength
in a strange place,
worth more than wealth
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The Sense of Food

Always rise
to an early meal,
but eat your fill
before a feast.
If you are hungry
you have no time
to talk at the table
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Dining

The newcomer
needs fire
his knees are numb.
A man who has made
his way over mountains
need food and fresh linen
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Moderation

A man should drink
in moderation
be sensible or silent.
None will find
fault with your manners
though you retire
in good time
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Health

A man needs warmth,
the warmth of the fire
and the shining sun.
A healty man
is a happy man
who's neither ill nor injured
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Morning

Wake early
if you want
another man's life or land.
No lamb for the lazy wolf.
No battle's won in bed.
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