Samráðskviður
Samráðskviður are a genre of Old Norse poetry that translates to "consultation verses" or "advisory poems." These poems are characterized by a dialogue or debate between two or more speakers, often personified natural forces, deities, or abstract concepts. The primary purpose of samráðskviður is to explore a particular issue or theme through the contrasting viewpoints presented by the speakers.
These poems are typically found within the Poetic Edda, a collection of Old Norse heroic and mythological
The content of samráðskviður often delves into themes of wisdom, fate, morality, and the nature of the