Völva
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The Völva is a seeress who resides in a grave in Hel. Odin awakens her to inquire about Baldr's fate. She reluctantly reveals that Höðr will kill Baldr and that Váli will avenge his death.
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When
- First attested
- 1200 CE
- Attested period
- 1200 – 1400
- Historical notes
- Documented in the Poetic Edda.
Relationships
- allied with
- Odin
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (2)
Source passages
“Odin then rides to Hel to a Völva's grave and awakens her using magic. The Völva asks Odin, who she does not recognize, who he is, and Odin answers that he is Vegtam ("Wanderer").”
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“He finds the grave of a völva and resurrects her. Their conversation follows, where the völva tells Odin about Baldr's fate.”
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