What is the only surviving copy of Rígsþula and where is it located?
A single sheet of parchment from the fourteenth century holds the only surviving copy of Rígsþula. This fragment rests within Codex Wormianus, cataloged as AM 242 fol.
Questions about Rígsþula
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When was the physical book containing Rígsþula created and when were the verses composed?
Scholars date the physical creation of this book to the late medieval period yet they debate when the verses themselves were first composed. Some researchers argue for a tenth-century origin while others suggest a thirteenth-century composition.
Who are the parents of Þræll in the poem Rígsþula and what race did his descendants become?
Edda gave birth to a son named Þræll who was dark and swarthy in complexion after Rígr slept with her nine months earlier. These descendants became the race of serfs who kept fires and cut turf for survival.
How many sons and daughters did Jarl have with Erna in the poem Rígsþula?
Jarl gained Erna daughter of Hersir who bore twelve sons to Ríg-Jarl without any daughters. All these sons received high-sounding names meaning son.
What specific abilities does Konr the young possess according to the text of Rígsþula?
Konr the young alone learned rune-craft and magic and could understand bird speech quench fire and heal minds with strength equaling eight normal men. One day Konr rode through a forest hunting birds when a crow spoke to him about winning more by riding to battle against foemen.