Vafþrúðnirsmál
Vafþrúðnirsmál is the third poem in the Poetic Edda, a collection of Old Norse poems. It is a dialogue between Odin, disguised as Gagnráðr, and the giant Vafþrúðnir. The poem presents a series of riddles and questions posed by Vafþrúðnir, which Odin answers, demonstrating his vast knowledge. As the contest progresses, Odin's questions become more challenging, culminating in a question about Odin's own fate. Vafþrúðnir, recognizing the question can only be answered by Odin himself, admits defeat.
The poem explores themes of wisdom, fate, and the cosmic order. Odin's victory over Vafþrúðnir symbolizes the