Wayland: smith of the gods

J S Mackley

Wayland: smith of the gods

J S Mackley

University of Northampton

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Abstract

This paper considers the origins of the legend of Wayland, the Anglo-Saxon mythological smith. The origins of the Wayland legend come from Scandinavia but have roots in classic literature. Almost all literary references to Wayland have been lost and it is believed that a feast day dedicated to Wayland has been Christianised; however, it is possible to trace his legend through some lines of poetry and through objects such as the Franks Casket. A Neolithic burial site in Berkshire was appropriated as the place where travellers would leave their horses to be shod by the supernatural smith

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 1 Jun 2012
Event	6th Nordic-Celtic-Baltic Folklore Symposium: "Supernatural Places" - University of Tartu, Estonia Duration: 1 Jun 2012 → …

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Conference	6th Nordic-Celtic-Baltic Folklore Symposium: "Supernatural Places"
Period	1/06/12 → …

Keywords

Wayland
Weland
Volundr
Wayland's Smithy
Franks Casket
St Clement
Clemming
White Horse
mythology
Folklore
Deor
Volundarkviða

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