bragi

Bragi is a figure in Norse mythology known as the god of poetry, eloquence, and music. He is traditionally treated as a member of the Æsir and as the patron of skalds, whose poetry and songs celebrate the deeds of gods and heroes. In myth, Bragi embodies the art of speech and the craft of poetry. He is commonly described as the husband of Idunn, goddess of youth and keeper of the apples that grant eternal youth, linking poetic inspiration to the vitality of the gods.

The name Bragi is Old Norse and is associated with linguistic ideas of poetry and praise in some traditions. The principal ancient sources that mention Bragi include the Poetic Edda and the Prose Edda, where he is portrayed as a gracious and wise deity tied to poetry and song. These references contribute to Bragi’s status as a symbol of artistic eloquence within the Norse pantheon.

Bragi the Old: In addition to the deity, Bragi Boddason, known as Bragi the Old, is a legendary early skald in Norse tradition. He is credited in later lore with composing some of the earliest Norse verses, though the historical accuracy of his biography is uncertain and the figure is often treated as a legendary archetype of the poet rather than a verifiable historical person.

Legacy: The deity Bragi continues to symbolize poetic craft in modern retellings of Norse myth and appears in contemporary literature, games, and media as the personification of poetry and artistic expression.