hovedhandlingar
"Hovedhandlingar" is a term used primarily in Norwegian literature and literary criticism, particularly in the context of Norwegian folk poetry and traditional storytelling. The phrase translates roughly to "main actions" or "central events" and refers to the core narrative elements that structure a story or poem. This concept is closely tied to the study of traditional Norwegian oral literature, such as *norsk folkeeventyr* (Norwegian folk tales) and *norsk folkeviser* (Norwegian folk songs).
In traditional Norwegian storytelling, "hovedhandlingar" often follow a recognizable pattern, reflecting the oral nature of these
The concept of "hovedhandlingar" is also relevant in the analysis of *norsk folkeviser*, where songs often revolve
In modern literary studies, "hovedhandlingar" serves as a lens to examine how traditional storytelling techniques influence