Queen Ástrí∂r and Sigvatr Thór∂arson: A Political Alliance. Three Skaldic Stanzas in praise of Queen Ástrí∂r in Snorri's Heimskringla
Chapter
Publication Date:
2015
abstract:
Queen Ástriðr and Sigvatr Þórðarson: a political alliance. Three skaldic stanzas in Snorri’s Heimskringla
This paper analyzes Sigvatr Þórðarson’s stanzas in praise of queen Ástriðr - the daughter of Óláfr Skottkonung of Sweden and the wife of Óláfr the Saint of Norway - reported in Magnús saga ins góða (Heimskringla), where she plays an important role as an inciter in a new and unusual space for a woman. By actively partecipating at the þing of Hangtar (Sweden) and speaking in favour of her stepson Magnús, she crossed her gender borders.
I will compare the poem by Sigvatr with the prose passage by Snorri in which it is embedded, pointing out the different political strategies lying behind them.
This paper analyzes Sigvatr Þórðarson’s stanzas in praise of queen Ástriðr - the daughter of Óláfr Skottkonung of Sweden and the wife of Óláfr the Saint of Norway - reported in Magnús saga ins góða (Heimskringla), where she plays an important role as an inciter in a new and unusual space for a woman. By actively partecipating at the þing of Hangtar (Sweden) and speaking in favour of her stepson Magnús, she crossed her gender borders.
I will compare the poem by Sigvatr with the prose passage by Snorri in which it is embedded, pointing out the different political strategies lying behind them.
Iris type:
2.1 Contributo in volume (Capitolo o Saggio)
Keywords:
Queen Ástriðr Sigvatr
List of contributors:
Lombardi, MARIA CRISTINA
Book title:
Dee, profetesse, regine e altre figure femminili nel medioevo germanico