Haustlöng

Haustlöng is a skaldic poem preserved in the Prose Edda where two groups of stanzas from it are quoted. It is attributed to the skald Þjóðólfr of Hvinir. The poem describes mythological scenes painted on a shield given to the poet. In the stanzas that have come down to us two such scenes are described.

• The theft and rescue of Iðunn.
• Thor's slaying of Hrungnir.

Haustlöng is often compared with Húsdrápa and Ragnarsdrápa which also describe artworks depicting mythological scenes.

North, Richard (1997). The Haustlǫng of Þjóðólfr of Hvinir. Enfield Lock: Hisalik Press. ISBN 1874312206.

Original text with English translation

Two editions of the original text