Jonsson and Mullenhoff suggest that it is purely the product of heathendom though lines such as "fields unsowed bear ripened fruit," suggest Christian influences.
Jonsson and Mullenhoff suggest that it is purely the product of heathendom though lines such as "fields unsowed bear ripened fruit," suggest Christian influences. The title character is likely raised from the grave by the one who wishes for her sagacious advice. It mentions Ithavoll twice, or the Field of Deeds where the gods met to number the years and to name things and near the end to discuss the aftermath of Ragnarok. In the original source, it is followed by the "Homavol" but the order of the stanzas in this poem differs significantly in the Hauksbok  than it does in the Codex Regius.  For 10 points, name this first poem of the "Elder Edda" in which Odin requests the wisdom of the prophetess or volva.
Jonsson and Mullenhoff suggest that it is purely the product of heathendom though lines such as "fields unsowed bear ripened fruit," suggest Christian influences.
Voluspa [or Voluspo]