Skálld
Skálld is a term originating from Old Norse, referring to a poet in the court of a Scandinavian chieftain or king during the Viking Age. These poets held a significant social status, acting as oral historians, entertainers, and propagandists. Skállds were highly skilled in composing verses, often intricate and metaphorical, known as skaldic poetry. This poetry served to commemorate heroic deeds, eulogize rulers, and recount mythological tales.
The training of a skálld was rigorous, involving memorization of traditional poetic forms, kennings (metaphorical compound