| 单词 | Balder |
| 例句 | “And it was as bad as all your other advice,” said Balder. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z Balder went to the gods and he told them of his nightmares. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z Balder was Odin’s second son, and he was loved by his father, and by all things. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z Balder was pale; his skin was the color of the world on a gray day, when there is no sun. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z They took his corpse and they placed it on Hringhorn, Balder’s ship. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z While Hermod was in the underworld, Odin had had a son to replace Balder; this son, named Vali, was the son of Odin and the goddess Rind. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z Hod was strong, even if he was sightless, one of the strongest of the gods, and usually Balder was good about making certain that he was included. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z Balder lay dead, pierced by the mistletoe dart. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z Frigga told him of her journey to ensure Balder’s safety and how everything had sworn to do him no harm. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Then Odin whispered a secret into Balder's dead ear, and what Odin whispered none but he and Balder will ever know. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z “Balder, my son. Oh Balder, oh my son,” she wailed. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z “It’s hard, Loki. Everyone is having such a good time. I hear them laughing. And Balder, my beloved brother, he sounds so happy. I just wish I could be part of it.” Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z It burned, consuming the body of Balder and the body of Nanna, and his horse, and his possessions. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z Frigg did not recognize the woman, but the woman beamed when she looked at Balder, and Frigg was indeed proud of her son. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z So on November 8, 1973, Vishniac, his new microbiology equipment and a geologist companion were transported by helicopter from McMurdo Station to an area near Mount Balder, a dry valley in the Asgard range. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z She conjured diseases and spoke to them, and each of the diseases and infirmities that can hurt or wound a person agreed that it too would never touch Balder. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z “And we will offer her a ransom to give us Balder back. Is there one of you who is willing to travel to Hel’s kingdom? You might not return.” Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z If he was going to do harm to Balder, he was going to hurt as many people as possible. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z He thought about poisoning Balder with mistletoe berries, but that seemed too simple and straightforward. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z Balder will smile, like the sun coming out, and reach down, and he will move his first piece. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z Of the other gods, only five were important: Balder, Thor, Freyr, Heimdall, and Tyr. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z “Those are the most beautiful feet! They must be Balder’s feet—nothing on Balder could be ugly.” Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z When Loki heard Balder talk of his bad dreams, Loki smiled. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z Under Loki’s guidance it sped to Balder and pierced his heart. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Balder’s horse, fully caparisoned, was ridden to the pyre and sacrificed there, in order that it would be able to bear its master in the world to come. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z Balder would wake from these dreams in tears, troubled beyond all telling. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z The trees agreed, each after its kind, oak and ash, pine and beech, birch and fir, that their wood could never be used to hurt Balder. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z And then one by one they threw their weapons at Balder, and each of them was astonished and amazed. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z The messengers of the Aesir rode like the wind, and they asked each thing they encountered if it wept for Balder, so that Balder could be free of Hel ’s world. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z “Like a fox wailing in the nighttime!” exclaimed Balder, stifling his laughter. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z Balder would soon be back among the Aesir. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z They carried her to the funeral pyre, and they placed her body beside Balder’s. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z The other was Balder’s brother Hod, who was blind. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z Balder’s face shone like the sun: he was so beautiful that he illuminated any place he entered. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z A mighty cheer and a laugh: a club made of knotted thornbush wood studded with sharp iron nails was swung by Thor into Balder’s face. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z Frigg spoke to trees, to beasts, and to birds and to all things that creep and fly and crawl, and each creature promised that its kind would never hurt Balder. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z Balder’s body was brought down the shingle, borne by four gods; eight legs took him past the crowd assembled there. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z Thor’s booming guffaws, each louder than a thunderclap, mingled with Odin’s dry laughter, with Balder’s bell-like laughter... Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z “Loki sounds like a weeping baby!” giggled Balder’s brother Hod, who was blind but still laughed every time Loki screeched. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z There was nothing wrong with Balder’s life or his world, save only one thing. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z Frigga cried out to the gods for a volunteer to go down to Hela and try to ransom Balder. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Hoder, Balder’s brother, who was blind, sat apart. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Balder looked at Thor, Heimdall looked at Odin, Hoenir looked at Frey, but none of them made a move. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z Balder’s wife was Nanna, and he loved her and only her. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z Balder laughed with delight, and it was as if the sun had come out. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z On December 10, 1973, he left to gather samples on Mount Balder; his departure was photographed from about three kilometers away. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Odin knew then that Balder must die, but the other gods believed that Frigga had made him safe. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Only Balder had been able to launch his ship, and now he was gone. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z He asked who would avenge Balder’s death, and her answer puzzled him. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z “No weapon can hurt Balder. No disease. No rock. No tree. I have taken an oath from all the things there are that can harm.” Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z “The horse is indeed strong,” said Balder, most beautiful of all the Aesir. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z He always hated the good, and he was jealous of Balder. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z And while Balder was indeed beautiful, the feet she had chosen, Skadi discovered when the curtain was lifted, belonged to Njord, god of chariots, father of Frey and of Freya. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z “I had no good from Balder, nor will I give him good.” Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Balder was the most beloved of the gods, on earth as in heaven. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Balder, his brother, was seated at the head of the table, at the seat of honor. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z He asked who would mourn Balder, and she stared at him across her own grave, as if she were seeing him for the first time. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z Odin kept his own counsel, but he told Frigg, his wife, mother of the gods, that Balder’s dreams were true dreams, and that there were those who meant their favorite son harm. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z Balder was dead, and the gods were still mourning his loss. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z They built a lofty pyre on a great ship, and there they laid Balder’s body. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z She walked the earth and exacted an oath from each thing that she encountered never to harm Balder the beautiful. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z On the other side of Balder was Nanna, his wife, and next to her, and not in the best of tempers, was a dwarf called Lit. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z Odin asked her who would kill Balder, and her answer shocked him. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z There were frost giants and mountain giants at Balder’s funeral; there were even dwarfs, the cunning craftsmen from beneath the ground, for all things that there were mourned the death of Balder. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z The gods dispatched messengers everywhere to ask all creation to shed tears so that Balder could be redeemed from death. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z “Balder the beautiful crossed this bridge nine days ago. He went to Hel’s great hall.” Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z Balder’s wife, Nanna, saw her husband’s body carried past. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z When Hermod reached Hela with the gods’ petition, she answered that she would give Balder back if it were proved to her that all everywhere mourned for him. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Frigg said, “Who among you wants to win my good graces by going to Hel? Perhaps she will let Balder return to this world. Even Hel could not be so cruel as to keep him...” Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z “For a brother to murder a brother, as Hod killed Balder. This is abominable.” Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z “And with nothing to throw at Balder, either?” Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z “I am a son of Odin, and I am riding to Hel on Odin’s horse to find Balder. Have you seen him?” Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z “I threw a dart. It was neither big nor heavy, but you must have seen it. Balder, my brother, why are you not laughing?” Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z “Balder is coming to us,” she told him. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z If you like dogs more than people and think the Queen works harder than wot you and I do for a living, go for Balders. Clash of the celebrity memoirs 2012-12-10T17:04:59Z Balder the beautiful suffers his strange death, along with the promise of his eventual resurrection. Review | Neil Gaiman’s suspenseful and surprising ‘Norse Mythology’ 2017-02-13T05:00:00Z He provoked Hoder, the blind god of darkness, to kill Balder, the god of joy and gladness. This Friday Is The 13th ! Are You Ready? 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z On Wednesday, Trooper Balder, 43, was charged with murder, manslaughter and reckless endangerment in an indictment announced by Letitia James, New York’s attorney general. Trooper Charged With Murder in Death of Girl, 11, in a High-Speed Chase 2021-10-27T04:00:00Z The group toured oil installations at the Troll, Balder or Ringhorn fields. A summer cruise to the North Sea's oil rigs amazes tourists 2016-07-27T04:00:00Z One Norse myth claims that, after the god Balder was killed with a mistletoe arrow, people began to kiss under the parasite. How Mistletoe Became Everyone's Favorite Parasite 2015-12-18T05:00:00Z Attorney Elizabeth Kaveny, who is representing Balder in civil litigation, though, said she believes that sufficient precedent exists to charge Velasquez with reckless homicide. Trooper urges stiffer charges against trucker in fatal I-88 crash 2015-01-27T05:00:00Z Finding a Balder Side Sword in Dark Souls was meaningful; finding legendary items in most action-RPGs, not so much. Sui Generis: This Indie Kickstarter RPG Could Be Truly Unique 2012-11-08T17:48:38Z Mostly I roll with the Balder Side Sword, though I change up armor and shields frequently depending on the situation. 'Dark Souls' PC Edition Fixes Blighttown Frame Rate Issue 2012-09-01T02:45:48Z According to northern mythology, Forseti, a son of Balder and Nanna, the god of justice, had a temple on the island, which was subsequently destroyed by St Ludger. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 2 "Hearing" to "Helmond" 2012-04-25T02:00:53.567Z Translation Brave deeds atchieved, at death's approach I smile, In Balder's hall I see the table spread, The enlivening ale shall now reward my toil, Quaffed from their sculls, that by my faulchion bled. The Poems of Philip Freneau, Volume II (of III) 2012-01-10T03:00:15.980Z Balder suffered second- and third-degree burns, a brain injury, and a broken scapula. Trooper urges stiffer charges against trucker in fatal I-88 crash 2015-01-27T05:00:00Z The other branch, which begins with Balder or Beldegg, embraces eight names, which are found in precisely the same order in the Anglo-Saxon chronicle. Teutonic Mythology, Vol. 1 of 3 Gods and Goddesses of the Northland 2011-10-31T02:00:30.820Z In the North we have originated only Thor and Odin, Balder and the Valkyries. The Hearts of Men 2011-07-19T02:00:20.477Z Odin proposed many riddles, having relation to natural objects, all of which Heidrek guessed; but when at last he asked him--"What said Odin in Balder's ear before he was laid on the pile?" The Childhood of King Erik Menved An Historical Romance 2011-07-07T02:00:35.757Z It is, strictly speaking, paradoxical to regard as a whole what proclaims itself as a part; but a part of a great design may have completeness in itself, and this Balder has not. The Age of Tennyson 2011-05-31T02:00:36.607Z Among his other works are: Balder, Sonnets on the War, and England in Time of War. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 1: Deposition to Eberswalde 2011-04-14T02:00:57.977Z Saxo also tells that Odin's son, Balder, was chosen king by the Danes "on account of his personal merits and his respect-commanding qualities." Teutonic Mythology, Vol. 1 of 3 Gods and Goddesses of the Northland 2011-10-31T02:00:30.820Z Balder the Beautiful, the Light of heaven, is slain. The Ravens and the Angels With Other Stories and Parables 2011-02-23T03:00:29.860Z The god Balder dreamt that his life, although made to be immortal, was threatened with an imminent danger. Heathen Mythology It is in such passages as those named, and in Balder’s magnificent vision of war, that Dobell shows the grand material of poetry that was in him. The Age of Tennyson 2011-05-31T02:00:36.607Z Balder fell dead, pierced to the heart, to the deep grief of all the gods. The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 3 Atrebates to Bedlis From Odin the genealogy divides itself into two branches, one from Odin's son, Veggdegg, and another from Odin's son, Beldegg or Balder. Teutonic Mythology, Vol. 1 of 3 Gods and Goddesses of the Northland 2011-10-31T02:00:30.820Z Nodding kindly to Balder, he hastily approached the bed and touched Edwin's brow and temples before feeling his pulse. The Children of the World One only refused, and Balder was doomed, to the great grief of his mother, to rest in the infernal regions. Heathen Mythology In the short interval between The Roman and Balder the youthful author had grown surprisingly. The Age of Tennyson 2011-05-31T02:00:36.607Z Balder was therefore deemed invulnerable, and the other gods in sport flung stones and shot arrows at him without harming him. The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 3 Atrebates to Bedlis To the unknown place, as to Balder's subterranean dwelling, leads a golden bridge, which doubtless is to indicate the splendour of the place. Teutonic Mythology, Vol. 1 of 3 Gods and Goddesses of the Northland 2011-10-31T02:00:30.820Z "Balder has hit the nail on the head, as usual," said Edwin. The Children of the World The gods agreed to exercise all the perils which might have the power of injuring Balder. Heathen Mythology Balder is not equal to that great poem. The Age of Tennyson 2011-05-31T02:00:36.607Z But the evil god Loki fashioned an arrow from the mistletoe and got Balder's blind brother Hōder to shoot it, himself guiding his aim. The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 3 Atrebates to Bedlis If we also deduct Balder and H�dr, who, at the time of the event, are dead and removed to the lower world, then we have left the number seven given. Teutonic Mythology, Vol. 1 of 3 Gods and Goddesses of the Northland 2011-10-31T02:00:30.820Z This intelligence did not seem to trouble Balder much. The Children of the World He returned to the assembly of the gods, darted his weapon against Balder, and killed him. Heathen Mythology It will be remembered that it was the worship, not of Balder, but of Eostra, which the Christian missionaries found so deeply imbedded that they adopted her name and transferred it to Easter. The Old English Herbals Balder, or Baldur, a Scandinavian divinity, represented as the son of Odin and Frigga, beautiful, wise, amiable, and beloved by all the gods. The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 3 Atrebates to Bedlis In regard to Balder, the Edda says that Odin appointed him king in Westphalia. Teutonic Mythology, Vol. 1 of 3 Gods and Goddesses of the Northland 2011-10-31T02:00:30.820Z But when Balder reminded him of it, Edwin started up and said he would attend to the matter at once; he was curious to know what important news could come to him from that quarter. The Children of the World Everything in nature wept for Balder, and especially the trees, which were for a long time inconsolable.—Madame de Genlis. Heathen Mythology Mistletoe, the name of the sword again connects this story with that of Balder who is stated in V�lusp�, str. Stories and Ballads of the Far Past Translated from the Norse (Icelandic and Faroese) with Introductions and Notes His mother took an oath from every creature, and even from every inanimate object, that they would not harm Balder, but omitted the mistletoe. The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 3 Atrebates to Bedlis That this name was recognised as belonging to Balder not only in Germany, but also in Scandinavia, I shall give further proof of in No. 92. Teutonic Mythology, Vol. 1 of 3 Gods and Goddesses of the Northland 2011-10-31T02:00:30.820Z Seldom, as we know, did he part from Balder without a jest or a brotherly caress, but the spell of melancholy was too strong for him. The Children of the World Balder, another son of Odin and Frigga, is described as the finest and the best of their race. Heathen Mythology Karl Blind has found an old Norse spell, in which, by the aid of Balder and Odin, the lameness of a horse’s ankle or pastern joint can be cured. Legends of Florence Collected from the People, First Series The story of Balder, the joyous and kindly god whom all things loved, is evidently the mythical form of the passing of summer sunshine and the coming of winter with its darkness and gloom. The Next Step in Religion An Essay toward the Coming Renaissance Balder, the god of poetry, the son of Odin and Friga, one day told his mother that he had dreamed his death was near at hand. Threads of Grey and Gold He returned home and spent the remainder of the evening in quiet conversation with Balder, with whom he soon regained his lost cheerfulness, though the shadows would not wholly vanish from his sorely wounded soul. The Children of the World The more exalted mythology of Woden, Thor, and Balder, so generally considered to have been all-pervading in Germany and Scandinavia, finds no place in Beowulf. The Ethnology of the British Islands Because of his great beauty and wisdom, he was called “Balder the beautiful,” and “Balder the good.” Nature Myths and Stories for Little Children And thus did Balder the Beautiful pass from the peaceful steads of Asgard, as passes the sun when he paints the evening clouds with the glory of his setting. Told by the Northmen: Stories from the Eddas and Sagas Loake then gave him an arrow tipped with mistletoe and said: “Balder is before thee.” Threads of Grey and Gold Balder at his turning lathe, and Edwin wandering about the room, now and then turning the leaves of a book, both silent, as they usually were during the first part of the day. The Children of the World In hollow tones, the prophetess confirmed all his fears by telling him that the expected guest was Balder, who was destined to be slain by Hodur, his brother, the blind god of darkness. Myths of the Norsemen From the Eddas and Sagas Heimdal loved Balder and when he heard what troubled Frigga, pitied her. Nature Myths and Stories for Little Children Note.—Most of the poetical extracts throughout this chapter are taken from Matthew Arnold's "Balder Dead." Told by the Northmen: Stories from the Eddas and Sagas Then Balder fearlessly took his place in the combats of the gods and fought unharmed while showers of arrows were falling all about him. Threads of Grey and Gold Besides, now that he again spent more time in the house, he became very anxious about Balder. The Children of the World When the reluctant Vala had thus spoken, Odin next asked: “Who would refuse to weep at Balder’s death?” Myths of the Norsemen From the Eddas and Sagas She asked everything she met to promise not to harm Balder. Nature Myths and Stories for Little Children And the voice for ever cried, "Balder the Beautiful Is dead, is dead!" Told by the Northmen: Stories from the Eddas and Sagas “Why do you not shoot with the arrows at Balder?” asked Loake. Threads of Grey and Gold "And shall you go to her every day as before?" asked Balder sadly. The Children of the World His body is burned on the funeral pyre, which, like Balder’s, represents either the setting sun or the last gleam of summer, of which he too is a type. Myths of the Norsemen From the Eddas and Sagas Who could wish to hurt the gentle Balder? Nature Myths and Stories for Little Children And Hermod knew it to be the form of Hoder of the sightless eyes, brother to Balder and to him. Told by the Northmen: Stories from the Eddas and Sagas Balder, the God of Mirth and Merriment, was, characteristically enough, regarded as deficient in the possession of immortality. The Beauties of Nature and the Wonders of the World We Live In He knew what a trump he was playing, in representing the affair as a sacrifice Balder was to make for him. The Children of the World I have spoken to thy sister, Helgé, yet have I not broken Balder’s peace.” Myths of the Norsemen From the Eddas and Sagas In their joy they found a new way to do Balder honor. Nature Myths and Stories for Little Children Then Hermod told his name and whence he came, and asked eagerly if Balder had already crossed that bridge. Told by the Northmen: Stories from the Eddas and Sagas To secure this object, Nanna, Balder's wife, descended upon the earth. The Beauties of Nature and the Wonders of the World We Live In The book was in Balder's locked drawer; he had pressed in it a flower from a small bouquet she had once brought him when she came home from a walk. The Children of the World Balder’s golden hall of Breidablik is like Apollo’s palace in the east; he, also, delights in flowers; all things smile at his approach, and willingly pledge themselves not to injure him. Myths of the Norsemen From the Eddas and Sagas He was Balder’s brother and loved him very dearly. Nature Myths and Stories for Little Children And the maiden told him that Balder had indeed passed that way along the road to Hela's kingdom. Told by the Northmen: Stories from the Eddas and Sagas She thought, however, and the divinities thought, that she had successfully accomplished her mission, and that Balder had received the gift of immortality. The Beauties of Nature and the Wonders of the World We Live In Here are the oranges I bought for Balder yesterday. The Children of the World She gave him Balder, the gentle god of spring, Hermod, and, according to some authorities, Tyr. Myths of the Norsemen From the Eddas and Sagas “Höder, why do you not do Balder honor?” asked Loki. Nature Myths and Stories for Little Children Leaping from Sleipnir, the young Asa knelt before Hela and besought her that Balder might ride home with him, that the heavy hearts of all in Asgard might be comforted. Told by the Northmen: Stories from the Eddas and Sagas One day, supposing Balder proof, they amused themselves by shooting at him, posting him against a Holly. The Beauties of Nature and the Wonders of the World We Live In Balder looked at Edwin, who had turned deadly pale. The Children of the World According to other authorities, Uller was Balder’s special friend, principally because he too spent part of the year in the dismal depths of Nifl-heim, with Hel, the goddess of death. Myths of the Norsemen From the Eddas and Sagas He knew that this was the only way in which Balder could be harmed. Nature Myths and Stories for Little Children "All things in heaven and earth grieve for Balder, therefore restore him, good mother, and darken not our lives for evermore," he answered. Told by the Northmen: Stories from the Eddas and Sagas Loki tipped an arrow with a piece of Mistletoe, against which Balder was not proof, and gave it to Balder's brother. The Beauties of Nature and the Wonders of the World We Live In For the first time, he failed to tell Balder all that was occupying his thoughts, and merely said that she had given up her rooms, but would probably send him her new address. The Children of the World Son of Balder, god of light, and of Nanna, goddess of immaculate purity, Forseti was the wisest, most eloquent, and most gentle of all the gods. Myths of the Norsemen From the Eddas and Sagas He longed to see the surprise of the heroes when Balder should at last be wounded. Nature Myths and Stories for Little Children Then Hermod was given permission to greet his brother, and Balder answered him with faint voice. Told by the Northmen: Stories from the Eddas and Sagas Loki in some stories is a genuine villain, and the death of Balder is a real tragedy. Introduction to the History of Religions Handbooks on the History of Religions, Volume IV Nodding to Balder, he left the room and stumbled grumbling down the steep dark staircase. The Children of the World Forseti is seldom mentioned except in connection with Balder. Myths of the Norsemen From the Eddas and Sagas Balder, the beautiful, fell lifeless to the ground. Nature Myths and Stories for Little Children North, South, East, and West, they rode, entreating all things to weep for Balder's death. Told by the Northmen: Stories from the Eddas and Sagas She replied, that they were throwing darts and stones at Balder without being able to hurt him. Poetical Works of Matthew Arnold He was so strangely agitated that he embraced Balder, kissed him on the forehead, and then rushed out of the room, humming in his powerful "transcendental" voice--as Mohr called it--"la donna � mobile." The Children of the World This new amusement proved to be so fascinating that soon all the gods gathered around Balder, greeting each new failure to hurt him with prolonged shouts of laughter. Myths of the Norsemen From the Eddas and Sagas But Frigga had already sent a messenger to the spirit world to beg Queen Hela to release Balder. Nature Myths and Stories for Little Children But they answered that they came not for gibes but for tears, that Balder might be saved. Told by the Northmen: Stories from the Eddas and Sagas But when Loki beheld the scene he was sorely vexed that Balder was not hurt. Poetical Works of Matthew Arnold Balder gazed silently into vacancy and did not seem disposed to give an immediate answer. The Children of the World But to his dismay, instead of the loud laughter which he expected, a shuddering cry of horror fell upon his ear, for Balder the beautiful had fallen to the ground, pierced by the fatal mistletoe. Myths of the Norsemen From the Eddas and Sagas “Rejoice,” he said, “Hela says, ‘If everything living and lifeless weep for Balder, he may return to us.’” Nature Myths and Stories for Little Children But the Asa folk were still sad and heavy of heart: for at every moment the gloom that lay over the city reminded them of the loss of their bright young Balder. Told by the Northmen: Stories from the Eddas and Sagas There he found Hödur standing apart, without partaking of the sports, on account of his blindness, and going up to him said, 'Why dost thou not also throw something at Balder?' Poetical Works of Matthew Arnold He forbade Balder to make the slightest exertion, and during some of the stormiest days kept him in bed. The Children of the World Meantime, Odin caused the body of Balder to be removed to Breidablik, and he directed the gods to go to the forest and cut down huge pines wherewith to build a worthy pyre. Myths of the Norsemen From the Eddas and Sagas “Surely,” they thought, “everything in the world will weep for Balder.” Nature Myths and Stories for Little Children "That though for Balder every guest Was grieving yet, He might forget Awhile his woe in friendly feast." Told by the Northmen: Stories from the Eddas and Sagas Balder, my brother, thou art gone a road Unknown and long, and haply on that way My long-lost wandering Oder thou hast met, For in the paths of Heaven he is not found. Poetical Works of Matthew Arnold Balder smilingly protested against his tyranny, and declared that he did not suffer at all; nay that he could breathe more freely and easily when in his stooping posture at the turning lathe. The Children of the World Come then! if Balder was so dear beloved, And this is true, and such a loss is Heaven’s— Hear, how to Heaven may Balder be restored. Myths of the Norsemen From the Eddas and Sagas When Odin found that Balder could not return to life, his anger and grief were terrible to see. Nature Myths and Stories for Little Children The peasant's son might indeed have claimed the Princess Ingeborg, but not he who has broken Balder's peace. Told by the Northmen: Stories from the Eddas and Sagas And he will see the feeble, shadowy tribes, And Balder sitting crown'd, and Hela's throne. Poetical Works of Matthew Arnold I can solemnly assure you, Balder, I'm no coward, no such pitiful weakling, that I would not swallow the bitterest medicine, if I knew it would cure me. The Children of the World Balder, the Beautiful, shall ne’er From Hel return to upper air! Myths of the Norsemen From the Eddas and Sagas Shall he worship Thor again, and mourn over the death of Balder? Ariadne Florentina Six Lectures on Wood and Metal Engraving Now, by my great father's laws, I could condemn thee to banishment or death, but, even as great Balder was mild, so shall my judgment be. Told by the Northmen: Stories from the Eddas and Sagas But in Breidablik, Nanna, Balder's wife, Came with the Goddesses who wrought her will, And stood by Balder lying on his bier. Poetical Works of Matthew Arnold "No," he answered with an expression of quiet joy, as he thought of Balder, their boyhood, and all their struggling life in the bare tun. The Children of the World Thus the murderer of Balder, unwitting instrument though he was, atoned for the crime with his blood, according to the code of the true Norseman. Myths of the Norsemen From the Eddas and Sagas There is a copy of the First Edition of The Death of Balder in the Library of the British Museum. A Bibliography of the writings in Prose and Verse of George Henry Borrow Then Frithiof bowed his head and departed, for he knew that it was the will of Balder that this thing should be. Told by the Northmen: Stories from the Eddas and Sagas There are the joyless seats, the haunt of ghosts, Hela's pale swarms; and there was Balder bound. Poetical Works of Matthew Arnold At this moment everything, even Balder's fate, receded into the background. The Children of the World “Balder represents the bright and clear summer, when twilight and daylight kiss each other and go hand in hand in these Northern latitudes.” Myths of the Norsemen From the Eddas and Sagas The head-line is Death of Balder throughout, upon both sides of the page. A Bibliography of the writings in Prose and Verse of George Henry Borrow But upon arrival there he heard that they were away at Balder's grove offering a sacrifice. Told by the Northmen: Stories from the Eddas and Sagas For Heaven was Balder born, the city of Gods And Heroes, where they live in light and joy. Poetical Works of Matthew Arnold "Unfortunate girl!" said Balder in a hollow voice. The Children of the World “Balder’s pyre, of the sun a mark, Holy hearth red staineth; Yet, soon dies its last faint spark, Darkly then Hoder reigneth.” Myths of the Norsemen From the Eddas and Sagas The Manuscript of The Death of Balder, referred to above, passed into the hands of Dr. Knapp, and is now in the possession of the Hispanic Society, of New York. A Bibliography of the writings in Prose and Verse of George Henry Borrow So for a time he stood unmolested, but as he turned to go the arm-ring he had given to Ingeborg caught his eye, for it had been placed upon Balder's arm. Told by the Northmen: Stories from the Eddas and Sagas But now, put on your arms, and mount your steeds, And in procession all come near, and weep Balder; for that is what the dead desire. Poetical Works of Matthew Arnold But Balder lay awake for hours, revolving various unformed ideas in his mind. The Children of the World None were absent save the radiant Balder, for whom many a regretful sigh was heaved, and the evil Loki, whom none could regret. Myths of the Norsemen From the Eddas and Sagas Balder has been a favorite subject for poetic treatment, perhaps to best effect in Matthew Arnold's dignified "Balder Dead." Children's Literature A Textbook of Sources for Teachers and Teacher-Training Classes "Pardon, O Balder," he said, "but thou wilt no claim a stolen jewel!" Told by the Northmen: Stories from the Eddas and Sagas Thou only, Balder, wast for ever kind, To take my hand, and wipe my tears, and say: Weep not, O Freya, weep no golden tears! Poetical Works of Matthew Arnold When the young girl saw Balder, she hastily rose from the sofa and with the most winning cordiality approached him, holding out both little hands, as if to support his tottering steps. The Children of the World She felt sure they must belong to Balder, the god of light, whose bright face had charmed her, and she designated their owner as her choice. Myths of the Norsemen From the Eddas and Sagas Balder was the most god-like of all the gods, because he was the purest and the best. Children's Literature A Textbook of Sources for Teachers and Teacher-Training Classes The instrument by which he might bring harm to Balder the Beautiful was now awaiting him, and he determined to use it, to the dire sorrow of Asgard. Told by the Northmen: Stories from the Eddas and Sagas Smooth sound the terms, and light to be fulfill'd; For dear-beloved was Balder while he lived In Heaven and earth, and who would grudge him tears? Poetical Works of Matthew Arnold When he entered, he found Balder sitting before the stove stirring the bright fire with the poker. The Children of the World So show’d in the far darkness, Balder’s pile; But fainter, as the stars rose high, it flared; The bodies were consumed, ash choked the pile. Myths of the Norsemen From the Eddas and Sagas So hours went by, until at last Odin paused in his swift questioning, stooped down, and asked the giant, "What did Odin whisper in the ear of Balder as he ascended the funeral pile?" Children's Literature A Textbook of Sources for Teachers and Teacher-Training Classes For Balder the Beautiful had fallen dead without a groan, his heart transfixed by the little dart of mistletoe. Told by the Northmen: Stories from the Eddas and Sagas When the Gods heard, they straight arose, and took Their horses, and rode forth through all the world; North, south, east, west, they struck, and roam'd the world, Entreating all things to weep Balder's death. Poetical Works of Matthew Arnold Herr Balder is a less frequent visitor than you, and I must avail myself of the favorable opportunity. The Children of the World Loki, the fire, is jealous of Balder, the pure light of heaven, who alone among the Northern gods never fought, but was always ready with words of conciliation and peace. Myths of the Norsemen From the Eddas and Sagas Some knowledge of the geography of Norse mythology will aid the reader in understanding the myth of Balder. Children's Literature A Textbook of Sources for Teachers and Teacher-Training Classes Meantime, the Asa folk crowded round the silent form of Balder, weeping and wailing; but, alas! their moans and tears could not bring Balder back. Told by the Northmen: Stories from the Eddas and Sagas Balder is dead, and Hela holds her prey, But will restore, if all things give him tears. Poetical Works of Matthew Arnold If you don't make haste at once, it's very doubtful whether you can ever present yourself in any place; you're far more likely to absent yourself--retire where we yesterday accompanied our own Balder. The Children of the World Loki’s third marriage was with Sigyn, who proved a most loving and devoted wife, and bore him two sons, Narve and Vali, the latter a namesake of the god who avenged Balder. Myths of the Norsemen From the Eddas and Sagas "Who is this," he said, seeing that which no mortal could have seen,—"who is this that will not weep for Balder?" Children's Literature A Textbook of Sources for Teachers and Teacher-Training Classes "On Balder Death hath laid her hand, not thee, my son," she said, "yet though we fail in the end, there is much that may be tried before all hope is lost." Told by the Northmen: Stories from the Eddas and Sagas But from thy lips, O Balder, night or day, Heard no one ever an injurious word To God or Hero, but thou keptest back The others, labouring to compose their brawls. Poetical Works of Matthew Arnold The turning lathe was placed in the centre of the room and covered with a black cloth, and on it was a hastily made couch, on which Balder was laid. The Children of the World Perhaps even this crime might have been condoned had it not been for his obduracy when, in the disguise of the old woman Thok, he was called upon to shed a tear for Balder. Myths of the Norsemen From the Eddas and Sagas No bell tolled, no long procession of mourners moved across the hills, but all the worlds lay under a deep shadow, and from every quarter came those who had loved or feared Balder. Children's Literature A Textbook of Sources for Teachers and Teacher-Training Classes First he must accost their gloomy queen and entreat her with prayers: "Telling her all that grief they have in heaven For Balder, whom she holds by right below." Told by the Northmen: Stories from the Eddas and Sagas Be ye then kind, as Balder too was kind! Poetical Works of Matthew Arnold He lay down beside Balder, with his hand clasped in his brother's. The Children of the World Come, kneel with me! no altar incense To Balder’s soul more grateful is Than two hearts, vowing in his presence A mutual faith as true as his!’” Myths of the Norsemen From the Eddas and Sagas But Loke, when he saw these sports, was jealous of Balder, and went about thinking how he could destroy him. Children's Literature A Textbook of Sources for Teachers and Teacher-Training Classes Last of all, before the pyre blazed up, All-Father Odin added to the pile of offerings his magic ring, from which fell eight new rings every ninth night, and bending he whispered in Balder's ear. Told by the Northmen: Stories from the Eddas and Sagas Balder, there yet are many Scalds in Heaven Still left, and that chief Scald, thy brother Brage, Whom we may bid to sing, though thou art gone. Poetical Works of Matthew Arnold Fortunately an empty droschky was just passing; Balder stopped it, and as he sat within, wrapped himself closely in his cloak. The Children of the World A revulsion of feeling had, however, overtaken Frithiof, and he told the aged king that he felt that Ingeborg could never be his, because of the wrath of Balder. Myths of the Norsemen From the Eddas and Sagas He wishes his only daughter Lorle to marry a well to do young peasant, named Balder, who loved her from her childhood. The Standard Operaglass Detailed Plots of One Hundred and Fifty-one Celebrated Operas "Of all the twelve round Odin's throne, Balder, the Beautiful, alone, The Sun-god, good and pure and bright, Was loved by all, as all love light." Told by the Northmen: Stories from the Eddas and Sagas Can I, O mother, bring them Balder back? Poetical Works of Matthew Arnold A flush crimsoned Balder's face, partly at the count's haughty gesture, partly at the thought: "So he's the man who has supplanted Edwin!" The Children of the World But he answered that this might not be, since the wrath of Balder still burned against him, and none else could bestow his cherished bride. Myths of the Norsemen From the Eddas and Sagas Balder had begged me to give him a bed for the night. The Idler Magazine, Vol III. May 1893 An Illustrated Monthly The home of Balder was a palace with silver roof and pillars of gold, and nothing unclean or impure was allowed to come inside its doors. Told by the Northmen: Stories from the Eddas and Sagas On Balder Death hath laid her hand, not thee; Nor doth she count this life a price for that. Poetical Works of Matthew Arnold I was only dreaming that I heard Balder's voice. The Children of the World Then sudden, o’er the western waters pendent, An Image comes, with gold and flames resplendent, O’er Balder’s grove it hovers, night’s clouds under, Like gold crown resting on a bed of green. Myths of the Norsemen From the Eddas and Sagas When Balder saw it, he declared that nothing could be more to his taste. The Idler Magazine, Vol III. May 1893 An Illustrated Monthly Now there came a time when Balder's bright face grew sad and downcast; and when his father Odin and his mother Frigga perceived this they implored him to tell them the cause of his grief. Told by the Northmen: Stories from the Eddas and Sagas For many Gods in Heaven, not thou alone, Would freely die to purchase Balder back, And wend themselves to Hela's gloomy realm. Poetical Works of Matthew Arnold "Say to her that we've won the great prize in the lottery," replied Balder smiling, as he put the thaler into the pocket of the boy's rough coat. The Children of the World As Achilles was vulnerable only in the heel, so Balder could be slain only by the harmless mistletoe, and his death is occasioned by Loki’s jealousy just as Hercules was slain by that of Deianeira. Myths of the Norsemen From the Eddas and Sagas “Famously, my dear fellow,” answered Balder, seating himself on the side of my bed, although I forestalled his intention, and left hardly an inch for him to sit on. The Idler Magazine, Vol III. May 1893 An Illustrated Monthly The farewells have been spoken, the swift ship has cleaved the waves, and the hero stands in the desolate grove where once stood the temple of Balder, but where wild animals are now in hiding. Told by the Northmen: Stories from the Eddas and Sagas If any here might weep for Balder's death, I most might weep, his father; such a son I lose to-day, so bright, so loved a God. Poetical Works of Matthew Arnold Dear Herr Balder, how can you even for a moment--" "You're right," he smilingly interrupted, "it would be too much to expect you to carry honesty so far. The Children of the World Balder’s funeral pyre on Ringhorn reminds us of Hercules’s death on Mount Œta, the flames and reddish glow of both fires serving to typify the setting sun. Myths of the Norsemen From the Eddas and Sagas Balder got up and dressed himself as quietly as a mouse. The Idler Magazine, Vol III. May 1893 An Illustrated Monthly Mild, blue-eyed Balder," speaks the hero, "will no atonement quit me of my guilt? Told by the Northmen: Stories from the Eddas and Sagas Balder has met his death, and ye survive— Weep him an hour, but what can grief avail? Poetical Works of Matthew Arnold "Must you remain so, dear Fr�ulein?" said Balder, laying his hand gently on hers, which were clasped on her lap. The Children of the World “Of all the twelve round Odin’s throne, Balder, the Beautiful, alone, The Sun-god, good, and pure, and bright, Was loved by all, as all love light.” Myths of the Norsemen From the Eddas and Sagas At any other time, Balder himself would have shown more consideration. The Idler Magazine, Vol III. May 1893 An Illustrated Monthly "Who then," asked Odin, in sorrowful tones, "shall avenge the death of Balder?" Told by the Northmen: Stories from the Eddas and Sagas And as the woodman sees a little smoke Hang in the air, afield, and disappear, So Balder faded in the night away. Poetical Works of Matthew Arnold "Pardon me the unpleasant scene; I deeply regret having caused it," replied Balder, extending his hand to her. The Children of the World The only thing hidden from Balder’s radiant eyes was the perception of his own ultimate fate. Myths of the Norsemen From the Eddas and Sagas Balder stood with his face to the door, engaged in a hot dispute with my neighbours. The Idler Magazine, Vol III. May 1893 An Illustrated Monthly And Loki answered: "They are casting stones and throwing sharp knives and great clubs at Balder the Beautiful, who stands smiling in their midst, daring them to hurt him." Told by the Northmen: Stories from the Eddas and Sagas Even in the abode of death, O Balder, hail! Poetical Works of Matthew Arnold My worthy young gentleman," said he, approaching Balder, "we've not yet done with each other. The Children of the World Hodur will hither His glorious brother send; He of Balder will The slayer be, And Odin’s son Of life bereave. Myths of the Norsemen From the Eddas and Sagas I informed Balder of this fact, but, unfortunately, he utterly refused to take my advice and go quietly to bed. The Idler Magazine, Vol III. May 1893 An Illustrated Monthly And meantime, being in fear for their sister's safety, they sent her away to the dim grove where Balder's temple rose grey among the shadows. Told by the Northmen: Stories from the Eddas and Sagas Come then! if Balder was so dear beloved, And this is true, and such a loss is Heaven's— Hear, how to Heaven may Balder be restored. Poetical Works of Matthew Arnold Balder had turned deadly pale, and his limps trembled, but instead of menace there was a strange expression of sorrow in the eyes that rested upon the man who offered him this insult. The Children of the World This answer was full of encouragement, for all Nature mourned the loss of Balder, and surely there was nothing in all creation which would withhold the tribute of a tear. Myths of the Norsemen From the Eddas and Sagas The rapier fell on the floor, and Balder with it. The Idler Magazine, Vol III. May 1893 An Illustrated Monthly So they rowed over the firth and entered Balder's grove, and made their way into Ingeborg's bower. Told by the Northmen: Stories from the Eddas and Sagas He spake, and straightway Hela answered him:— "Hermod, greet Balder if thou wilt, and hold Converse; his speech remains, though he be dead." Poetical Works of Matthew Arnold "You are right, my friend," replied Balder smiling. The Children of the World So Hermod cheerfully made his way out of Hel’s dark realm, carrying with him the ring Draupnir, which Balder sent back to Odin, an embroidered carpet from Nanna for Frigga, and a ring for Fulla. Myths of the Norsemen From the Eddas and Sagas “That’s nothing to us,” said Balder from the floor, where he was groping for the rapier that had rolled under the wardrobe. The Idler Magazine, Vol III. May 1893 An Illustrated Monthly Fear not the wrath of Balder; that gentle god will not punish true lovers. Told by the Northmen: Stories from the Eddas and Sagas Farewell, O Balder, bright and loved, my son! Poetical Works of Matthew Arnold "I did not mean that I thought you could live on, the same as before," said Balder in a lower voice. The Children of the World “Go quickly forth through all the world, and pray All living and unliving things to weep Balder, if haply he may thus be won!” Myths of the Norsemen From the Eddas and Sagas Balder was standing at my bedside with the candle in his hand. The Idler Magazine, Vol III. May 1893 An Illustrated Monthly Then said Björn, in fear and wrath: "Well would it be if thou hadst something better to do than to sing of Balder's grove." Told by the Northmen: Stories from the Eddas and Sagas Is Balder dead? and do ye come for tears? Poetical Works of Matthew Arnold Balder held the letter from the faculty in his hand and seemed to be reading it again. The Children of the World The ethical signification of the myth is no less beautiful, for Balder and Hodur are symbols of the conflicting forces of good and evil, while Loki impersonates the tempter. Myths of the Norsemen From the Eddas and Sagas Balder at length seemed to realise that he was trespassing on my hospitality, and that a certain amount of respect was due to my wishes as his host. The Idler Magazine, Vol III. May 1893 An Illustrated Monthly And when it became known among them that nothing would hurt Balder the Beautiful they invented a new game. Told by the Northmen: Stories from the Eddas and Sagas Go quickly, Gods, bring wood to the seashore, With all, which it beseems the dead to have, And make a funeral-pile on Balder's ship; On the twelfth day the Gods shall burn his corpse. Poetical Works of Matthew Arnold "Does she know it yet?" asked Balder, without looking up. The Children of the World At last to a temple settling, firm ’tis grounded— Where Balder stood, another temple’s founded.” Myths of the Norsemen From the Eddas and Sagas Half a minute’s dead silence followed, and then Balder fell back into my room like one stunned. The Idler Magazine, Vol III. May 1893 An Illustrated Monthly I must fare over the seas to Balder's sacred grove. Told by the Northmen: Stories from the Eddas and Sagas And long, in the far dark, blazed Balder's pile; But fainter, as the stars rose high, it flared, The bodies were consumed, ash choked the pile. Poetical Works of Matthew Arnold He sat down on the bed again, but this time so that his face was turned toward Balder. The Children of the World Round it no palisade of wood Ran now as erst; A railing stronger, fairer than the first, And all of hammer’d iron—each bar Gold-tipp’d and regular— Walls Balder’s sacred House. Myths of the Norsemen From the Eddas and Sagas It is evident, indeed, that Arnold wrote Balder Dead in his most fortunate hour, and that Merope is his one serious mistake in literature. Views and Reviews Essays in appreciation Then sudden, o'er the western waters pendent, An Image comes, with gold and flames resplendent, O'er Balder's grove it hovers, night's clouds under, Like gold crown resting on a bed of green. Told by the Northmen: Stories from the Eddas and Sagas It is full of satire and common-sense, of which there is little enough in Balder: but not Balder is more abstract, or more inhuman in its action. Figures of Several Centuries "There is only one thing I don't understand," said Balder, moving aside to make room for his brother; "why must all this be hopeless?" The Children of the World When the temple was duly consecrated to Balder’s service, Frithiof stood by the altar to await the coming of his expected bride. Myths of the Norsemen From the Eddas and Sagas Balder, the beautiful king of summer, was seen, the good, kind god. Northland Heroes And now Balder's temple is finished, and its noble proportions look over the firth, in whose clear waters it is reflected. Told by the Northmen: Stories from the Eddas and Sagas Balder ‘the white God’ dies; the beautiful, benignant; he is the Sungod. Sartor Resartus, and On Heroes, Hero-Worship, and the Heroic in History A few notes of the piano still echoed on the air, but these too now died away, and in fifteen minutes Balder perceived by Edwin's calm, regular breathing, that he had really fallen asleep. The Children of the World He questioned the Norns and the magician Rossthiof, through whom he learned that Vali would come to avenge his brother Balder and to supplant his father Odin. Myths of the Norsemen From the Eddas and Sagas Glide on, Ellide, over the deep gulf and bear me swiftly to the grove of Balder. Northland Heroes Its vast hall is filled melody, and the Chief Priest of Balder stands ready to receive a bride. Told by the Northmen: Stories from the Eddas and Sagas The story of Balder's Doom is a dialogue between Odin and the witch whom he raises from the dead. Epic and Romance Essays on Medieval Literature When Edwin went to the university, for despite his poverty and the burning desire for independence, he could not make up his mind to begin any practical business, Balder was about eight years old. The Children of the World Balder, the radiant god of sunshine, reminds us not only of Apollo and Orpheus, but of all the other heroes of sun myths. Myths of the Norsemen From the Eddas and Sagas Then the priest in solemn voice proclaimed Frithiof forgiven for his crime against Balder, the loving god, and purified from his guilt. Northland Heroes The Scandinavian Goddess Frigga was a virgin who bore a son, Balder, healer and savior of mankind. The Necessity of Atheism He finds them in the temple in Balder's Grove, preparing for the sacrifice. Essays on Scandinavian Literature Balder meantime remained in his old home, but as soon as Edwin could support both, was to follow him to Berlin. The Children of the World The youthful Balder attained his full growth with marvellous rapidity, and was early admitted to the council of the gods. Myths of the Norsemen From the Eddas and Sagas From off the saddle I took the sad maid and went with her to the altar, where she uttered her vows and prayed long to Balder. Northland Heroes Amongst others there is an essay on Welsh poetry, a translation of the Death of Balder, etc. George Borrow and His Circle Wherein May Be Found Many Hitherto Unpublished Letters Of Borrow And His Friends He returns home and rebuilds Balder's temple, whereupon the sentence of outlawry is removed, and he is reconciled to Ingeborg's brothers and marries the beloved of his youth. Essays on Scandinavian Literature Balder," said he, "I am returning to truth and nature, after having incurred the danger of being enervated by luxury. The Children of the World His own house Breidablik, on whose columns Balder graved The enchantments that recall the dead to life. Myths of the Norsemen From the Eddas and Sagas Ingeborg was kept from him, and the people of his own country shunned him because of his crime against Balder. Northland Heroes The candidate was immured in the representation of a tomb; and when released, goes in search of the body of Balder, and finds him, at length, restored to life, and seated upon a throne. Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry Ingeborg is shut up in Balder's Grove, where the sanctity of the temple would make it sacrilege for any one to approach her. Essays on Scandinavian Literature He had sprung from his bed and was now crouching on the foot of Balder's, half sitting, half leaning back, so that he was in shadow, and looked past his brother at the opposite wall. The Children of the World As it was so natural for Balder the beautiful to be smiling and happy, the gods were greatly troubled when on a day they began to notice a change in his bearing. Myths of the Norsemen From the Eddas and Sagas But always with the good Balder there grows up in every human soul his brother Hoder, the evil one, the child of night. Northland Heroes Shakespeare calls it "The baleful Mistletoe," in allusion to the Scandinavian legend, that Balder, the god of peace, was slain with an arrow made of Mistletoe. Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure The woman, who had been warming the wooden image of Balder before the fire, drops, in her fright, the idol into the flame. Essays on Scandinavian Literature The mother seemed to grow young again in her radiant delight in the possession of this innocent creature, to whom the name of Balder, the God of Spring, appeared to her exactly suited. The Children of the World On a course they resolved: That they would send To every being, Assurance to solicit, Balder not to harm. Myths of the Norsemen From the Eddas and Sagas Be reconciled with thyself and thy foes, and then will Balder be reconciled with thee. Northland Heroes It was with mistletoe that the beloved Balder was shot, and the plant played an important part in a Druidic ceremony described by Pliny. Christmas in Ritual and Tradition, Christian and Pagan Balder was the god of innocence and gentleness, fairest, kindest, purest of beings. The Destiny of the Soul A Critical History of the Doctrine of a Future Life In spite of all you have said he is a good fellow, and his carriage would suit my trade and Balder's as little as my slow-stepping scientific methods would suit his empirical gallop. The Children of the World Hyrrokin, seeing that now they would be able to manage her refractory steed, strode along the strand to where, high up from the water’s edge, lay Balder’s mighty ship Ringhorn. Myths of the Norsemen From the Eddas and Sagas Balder the Good loves all mankind but me. Northland Heroes The asas awake to a new life, Balder is with them again. The Younger Edda Also called Snorre's Edda, or The Prose Edda After Christianity was established in the North, Jesus was called the White Christ, or the new Balder. The Destiny of the Soul A Critical History of the Doctrine of a Future Life Last night--I have not yet told you of it, Balder--I found her absorbed in Schopenhauer's Parerga. The Children of the World There sigh and moan, and the tired peasant Shall hear thee, and, behind his ploughshare resting, Shall wonder at thy grief, and pity Balder! George Borrow The Man and His Books Will the blue-eyed god, kind Balder, refuse forgiveness when man pardons man who asks for pardon? Northland Heroes She answered that all were shooting at Balder, but that he was not scathed thereby. The Younger Edda Also called Snorre's Edda, or The Prose Edda At length Loki treacherously compasses the murder of Balder. The Destiny of the Soul A Critical History of the Doctrine of a Future Life Good evening, Balder," replied Edwin, "or rather, good morning! The Children of the World Loki knew that everything in nature except the mistletoe had promised not to injure the great god Balder. Yule-Tide in Many Lands Now is the time when the king who sold his sister sits in the temple of Balder as priest. Northland Heroes Then said Frigg: Neither weapon nor tree can hurt Balder, I have taken an oath from them all. The Younger Edda Also called Snorre's Edda, or The Prose Edda When Balder dies, and the ship Nagelfra is completed, the hour of infinite suspense will strike. The Destiny of the Soul A Critical History of the Doctrine of a Future Life Balder stretched out his hands to him, and laughingly prattled on in his merry way. The Children of the World He cut it off and returned to the place where the gods were amusing themselves by using Balder as a target, hurling stones and darts, and trying to strike him with their battle-axes. Yule-Tide in Many Lands I will build a new shrine to Balder the Good, more glorious than the one destroyed by fire. Northland Heroes When Balder had fallen, the asas were struck speechless with horror, and their hands 133 failed them to lay hold of the corpse. The Younger Edda Also called Snorre's Edda, or The Prose Edda The appearance of Balder amidst the frenzied and bloody divinities of the Norse creed is beautiful as the dew cool moon hanging calmly over the lurid storm of Vesuvius. The Destiny of the Soul A Critical History of the Doctrine of a Future Life As a loud conversation could be heard through the open windows, almost word for word, Balder often became an ear-witness to the most singular scenes, which afforded him a glimpse of an utterly unknown world. The Children of the World When the mistletoe struck Balder it pierced him through and through and he fell lifeless. Yule-Tide in Many Lands St. 12 Balder, the God of Light, like Adonis in the old Greek story, is a nature-myth, figuring the Sun, yearly dying in winter, and yearly restored to life. The Visions of England Lyrics on leading men and events in English History Odin took this misfortune most to heart, since he best comprehended how great a loss and injury the fall of Balder was to the asas. The Younger Edda Also called Snorre's Edda, or The Prose Edda The Northmen constructed the same drama of death around the young Balder, their god of gentleness and beauty. The Destiny of the Soul A Critical History of the Doctrine of a Future Life "It is standing on the table yonder," said Balder, quietly. The Children of the World According to the Edda, gifts from the gods and goddesses were laid on Balder's bier and he, in turn, sent gifts back from the realm of darkness into which he had fallen. Yule-Tide in Many Lands The association of Balder with corn suggests that, like Nata of the Nahua tribes, he was a harvest spirit, among other things. Myths of Babylonia and Assyria He answered: I am to ride to Hel to find Balder. The Younger Edda Also called Snorre's Edda, or The Prose Edda Obscure and dread prophecies having crept among the gods that the death of the beloved Balder was at hand, portending universal ruin, a consultation was held to devise means for averting the calamity. The Destiny of the Soul A Critical History of the Doctrine of a Future Life "But don't take the matter so much to heart, child," he continued, as Balder remained silent. The Children of the World But Loki, when he saw these sports, was jealous of Balder, and went about thinking how he could destroy him. Myths That Every Child Should Know A Selection Of The Classic Myths Of All Times For Young People When Hermod went to search for Balder, as the Prose Edda relates, he rode through thick darkness for nine days and nine nights ere he crossed the mountains. Myths of Babylonia and Assyria He went in, and saw there sitting on the foremost seat his brother Balder. The Younger Edda Also called Snorre's Edda, or The Prose Edda At the suggestion of Balder's mother, Freya, the Scandinavian Venus, an oath that they would not be instrumental in causing his death was 27 Asiatic Researches, vol. iii. p. The Destiny of the Soul A Critical History of the Doctrine of a Future Life When the doctor entered, Balder was sitting at his turning lathe, making a set of ivory chess-men. The Children of the World "Who is this," he said, seeing that which no mortal could have seen; "who is this that will not weep for Balder?" Myths That Every Child Should Know A Selection Of The Classic Myths Of All Times For Young People When Odin "downward rode into Misty Hel" he sang spells at a "witch's grave", and the ghost rose up to answer his questions regarding Balder. Myths of Babylonia and Assyria They requested her to weep Balder from Hel; but she answered: Thok will weep With dry tears For Balder’s burial; Neither in life nor in death Gave he me gladness. The Younger Edda Also called Snorre's Edda, or The Prose Edda Freya, rejoicing in fancied security, to convince Balder of his charmed exemption from wounds, persuaded him to be the mark for the weapons of the gods. The Destiny of the Soul A Critical History of the Doctrine of a Future Life Such was the expression with which, when he met Balder and when no cloud darkened his honest mind, he used to gaze at the youth, for whom he cherished a really enthusiastic, almost sentimental tenderness. The Children of the World No bells tolled, no long procession of mourners moved across the hills, but all the worlds lay under a deep shadow, and from every quarter came those who had loved or feared Balder. Myths That Every Child Should Know A Selection Of The Classic Myths Of All Times For Young People In Anglo-Saxon bealdor, or baldor, means Lord; and Balder is the name of the favourite of Odin's sons—the gods who with him constitute the Teutonic Pantheon. Essays on Education and Kindred Subjects Everyman's Library Then said Ganglere: A very great wrong did Loke perpetrate; first of all in causing Balder’s death, and next in standing in the way of his being loosed from Hel. The Younger Edda Also called Snorre's Edda, or The Prose Edda Darkness settled over the world, and bitter was the grief of men and gods over the innocent and lovely Balder. The Destiny of the Soul A Critical History of the Doctrine of a Future Life At first he was vexed not to see Balder alone; he was very anxious to give vent to the feelings of his oppressed soul. The Children of the World Balder was the most godlike of all the gods, because he was the purest and the best. Myths That Every Child Should Know A Selection Of The Classic Myths Of All Times For Young People On the consecrated Paschal fire, see Frazer, Balder the Beautiful, vol. i, p. The Latin & Irish Lives of Ciaran Translations Of Christian Literature. Series V. Lives Of The Celtic Saints The death of Balder is justly regarded as the most beautiful myth in Teutonic mythology. The Younger Edda Also called Snorre's Edda, or The Prose Edda Only two absolutely new poems, a longer and a shorter, appear: the first is Balder Dead, the second Separation, the added number of Faded Leaves. Matthew Arnold "And where are you going to spend the night?" asked Balder. The Children of the World "Why no, Balder; no, I should hardly think so," answered Mr. MacGentle, who, at the departure of his confidential clerk, had relapsed into his unofficial position and manner. Idolatry A Romance Some took refuge in the strong castle of Balder, upon a rocky cliff washed by the Albis. The Empire of Austria; Its Rise and Present Power Balder goes to Hel and does not return to this world. The Younger Edda Also called Snorre's Edda, or The Prose Edda "Balder the beautiful is dead, is dead!" it cried: and I thought of you suddenly; you, who are not Balder at all. An Englishwoman's Love-Letters "I wouldn't let you go, Franzel," whispered Balder, as he reached the threshold. The Children of the World "Perhaps,—perhaps; but why not here as well?" murmured the other, in reply; and Balder, suspecting a return of absent-mindedness, yielded the point. Idolatry A Romance Or who, in spite of "Balder Dead" and "Tristram and Iseult," would classify Arnold's clean-cut, reserved, delicately intellectual work as romantic? A History of English Romanticism in the Nineteenth Century The winter following the death of Balder is not an ordinary winter, but the Fimbul-winter, which is followed by no summer, but by the destruction of the world. The Younger Edda Also called Snorre's Edda, or The Prose Edda Sarrazin regards the story of Bjarki's journey from Sweden to Denmark and subsequent exploit there, with which he identifies the corresponding journey and exploit of Beowulf, as an embodiment of the Balder and Frey cult. The Relation of the Hrolfs Saga Kraka and the Bjarkarimur to Beowulf A Contribution To The History Of Saga Development In England And The Scandinavian Countries I alluded to it a short time ago in your room, but Balder was present, who is just like a girl; there are certain things which cannot be mentioned before him. The Children of the World Balder was hurled back against the wall, a shock like the touch of death in every nerve. Idolatry A Romance One who is bold as Odin, And strong as Thor, and beautiful as Balder. The Death of Balder Balder is then no more merely the pure holy light of heaven; he symbolizes at the same time the purity and innocence of the gods; he is changed from a physical to an ethical myth. The Younger Edda Also called Snorre's Edda, or The Prose Edda Old Norse song will need no other representative than Matthew Arnold's "Balder Dead." The Influence of Old Norse Literature on English Literature Then she stood before her work with an expression of mischievous delight, and called to Balder to sit down and not let the dinner grow cold. The Children of the World Either he was beginning to comprehend the purport of Balder's words, or else the sternness of the latter's tone and glance agitated him. Idolatry A Romance Each of them was a god, and fair as Balder, But now to earth and heaven, and to myself, a horror: Each is a monster, bow’d with chains of darkness. The Death of Balder After the death of Balder Brothers slay brothers, Sisters’ children Shed each other’s blood, Hard grows the world, Sensual sin waxes huge. The Younger Edda Also called Snorre's Edda, or The Prose Edda Matthew Arnold's instincts were for peace and the arts of peace, and he found in Balder a type for the ennobling of our own century. The Influence of Old Norse Literature on English Literature "He evades us," laughed Edwin, turning to Balder. The Children of the World For Destiny rained her sharpest blows on Balder Helwyse all at once, and the attack marks the turning-point of his life. Idolatry A Romance There see I him, the hero youth, who only, Arm’d with the tree of death by Odin’s maidens, Can be—so Fate decrees—this Balder’s slayer. The Death of Balder The god who rode on Sleipner to Hel, to get Balder back. The Younger Edda Also called Snorre's Edda, or The Prose Edda There is a fine touch in the introduction of Regner into the lamentation of Balder. The Influence of Old Norse Literature on English Literature Balder worked noiselessly at his little boxes, while Edwin had taken a book though his gaze became fixed upon one page. The Children of the World Balder's eyes were softer than their wont, and there was a tender and sweet expression about his mouth. Idolatry A Romance I go to dare the wrath of Balder. The Death of Balder The ship upon which Balder’s body was burned. The Younger Edda Also called Snorre's Edda, or The Prose Edda Present-day volumes are becoming more and more besprinkled with titles like these: "Balder the Beautiful"; "The Death of Arnkel," etc. The Influence of Old Norse Literature on English Literature But when the shoemaker paused, and Edwin glanced smilingly at Balder, he recollected himself and modestly told his errand. The Children of the World "Because," answered Balder after some consideration, "the world is made in such a way, that unless we record all we do by some visible symbol, everything would get into confusion." Idolatry A Romance But straight Allfather made me A sign: he blushes, Balder, at thy weakness! The Death of Balder A giantess who launched the ship on which Balder was burned. The Younger Edda Also called Snorre's Edda, or The Prose Edda The former had music and architecture and other sciences among his accomplishments; the latter spread out in literature, as "Sohrab and Rustum," "Empedocles on Etna," "Tristram and Iseult," as well as "Balder Dead" attest. The Influence of Old Norse Literature on English Literature But to-day an unusually dark shadow rested upon his brow which contrary to custom even Balder could not succeed in dispelling. The Children of the World The Balder she loved was a grander man than any Balder knew. Idolatry A Romance Excuse me, Thor; I hasten With tears to soften Nanna’s noble bosom, To move her with my prayer, and, lowly kneeling, My doom demand, be’t life or death; for quickly Shall Balder’s fate disclose itself. The Death of Balder Har gave him answer: Odin’s second son is Balder, and of him good things are to be told. The Younger Edda Also called Snorre's Edda, or The Prose Edda Balder is the creation of Old Norse poetry that is most popular with contemporary English writers, and Matthew Arnold first made him so. The Influence of Old Norse Literature on English Literature Franzelius had thrown himself into the chair beside the bed, on which Balder sat with his lame leg crossed over the other. The Children of the World "It is true,—God only can know our love," said Balder, and, having said it, he felt his mind clear and strengthen. Idolatry A Romance There lives the earthly Freia—cruel maiden— There slumbers she, perhaps—the proud one rests in Joy’s downy arms, undreaming aught of Balder! The Death of Balder The beginning of this tale is, that Balder dreamed dreams great and dangerous to his life. The Younger Edda Also called Snorre's Edda, or The Prose Edda Sidney Dobell's drama Balder has only the title to suggest the Icelandic, but Gerald Massey has the true ring in a number of lyrics, with themes drawn from the records of Norway's relations with England. The Influence of Old Norse Literature on English Literature Balder looked up from his book in surprise, when his brother entered with his singular companion. The Children of the World "I remember now about the dandelions," Balder said. Idolatry A Romance Soon Odin, soon will thy beloved be silent; Soon from thy sight will Balder flit for ever; Then will it be thy turn to mourn, O tyrant! The Death of Balder When he told these dreams to the asas they took counsel together, and it was decided that they should seek peace for Balder against all kinds of harm. The Younger Edda Also called Snorre's Edda, or The Prose Edda This tale is similar to the Norse Balder and the Greek Persephone. A Study of Fairy Tales Balder had invited him to eat some, and related what a great occasion, Reginchen's birthday, had been celebrated by this luxurious revelry. The Children of the World Balder had been no whit disconcerted at the priest's abrupt evanishment. Idolatry A Romance I simply thought the Alf had caus’d thy terror; But Balder, false one, he shall soon experience That I fear no one. The Death of Balder So Frigg exacted an oath from fire, water, iron and all kinds of metal, stones, earth, trees, sicknesses, beasts, birds and creeping things, that they should not hurt Balder. The Younger Edda Also called Snorre's Edda, or The Prose Edda There are many stories of his cunning thefts, of the miseries he wrought among his companions, and of his envy of the beloved god Balder, whom he slew by a trick. The Story of Sigurd the Volsung Balder had given up talking to him; he was accustomed to such moods and perfectly satisfied to work at his turning lathe and devote himself to his own thoughts. The Children of the World "Is this marriage, Balder? to be tied together with flowers?" Idolatry A Romance Heard, heard has heaven My oath, that I or Balder die! The Death of Balder Then asked the woman: Have all things taken an oath to spare Balder? The Younger Edda Also called Snorre's Edda, or The Prose Edda His ship was prepared, and after a swift sail touched the shore near Balder's shrine. Legends of the Middle Ages Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art My professorship, or Balder's diploma as turner to the court. The Children of the World At this moment, Balder's respect for wealth was many fold greater than ever it had been before. Idolatry A Romance Let not thy lips, oh Nanna Awaken Balder from his dream of rapture; Let him enjoy it; let him read his destiny, His hope, his life, in yonder precious tear-drops. The Death of Balder Loke addressed himself to him, and asked: Why do you not shoot at Balder? The Younger Edda Also called Snorre's Edda, or The Prose Edda When the temple was all finished, and duly consecrated to Balder's service, Frithiof received Ingeborg at the altar from her brothers' hands, and ever after lived on amicable terms with them. Legends of the Middle Ages Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art Balder, too, will never fare any better, so long as you squat here like two old women, and fast till you are livid for lack of blood. The Children of the World God gave Balder Helwyse opportunity to prove the soundness of his faith. Idolatry A Romance Hear, hear ye rocks! that Balder Ventures to hope!—stern fate is now contented! The Death of Balder Then said Loke: Do like the others and show honor to Balder; I will show you where he stands; shoot at him with this wand. The Younger Edda Also called Snorre's Edda, or The Prose Edda Loki asked him, "Why do you not shoot at Balder?" Balder the Beautiful, Volume I. A Study in Magic and Religion: the Golden Bough, Part VII., The Fire-Festivals of Europe and the Doctrine of the External Soul He knew also that Balder was rarely alone at these times, Mohr came almost every evening to chat, to play chess with him, or to sit at the open window and listen to Christiane's piano. The Children of the World It would need an insight supernaturally keen to detect thus early these alterations in the page of Balder's countenance; but their germs are there, to develop afterwards. Idolatry A Romance Oh! not a weak, soft-hearted maid, but Balder, But thee, my friend—the monster in thy bosom, Thy love, thy foolish love, thou overcamest. The Death of Balder Hoder took the mistletoe and shot at Balder under the guidance of Loke. The Younger Edda Also called Snorre's Edda, or The Prose Edda Do like the rest and shew Balder honour, as they all do. Balder the Beautiful, Volume I. A Study in Magic and Religion: the Golden Bough, Part VII., The Fire-Festivals of Europe and the Doctrine of the External Soul But his mere presence annoyed the irritable fellow, especially as he imagined that since Mohr's return some secret barrier had arisen between himself and Balder. The Children of the World Balder stepped imperiously forward to enforce his will. Idolatry A Romance I’ve the mighty thought imagined; But with it trembles yet my lip—oh, canst thou Pay virtue its reward—forget for ever thy Hother, And—in course of time—love Balder? The Death of Balder Hringhorn was the name of Balder’s ship, and it was the largest of all ships. The Younger Edda Also called Snorre's Edda, or The Prose Edda There stood Balder's ship; it was called Ringhorn, and was the hugest of all ships. Balder the Beautiful, Volume I. A Study in Magic and Religion: the Golden Bough, Part VII., The Fire-Festivals of Europe and the Doctrine of the External Soul He begged permission to come again at an early day, and withdrew smiling at Balder, who did not perceive it, as he was limping around the room helping Reginchen set the table. The Children of the World Mr. MacGentle's quiet little office: himself—more venerable by a year than when we saw him last—in his chair: opposite him, Dr. Balder Helwyse. Idolatry A Romance I swore by Hothbrod’s ashes With Balder not to live a day! The Death of Balder The gods wanted to launch it and make Balder’s bale-fire thereon, but they could not move it. The Younger Edda Also called Snorre's Edda, or The Prose Edda The gods wished to launch the ship and to burn Balder's body on it, but the ship would not stir. Balder the Beautiful, Volume I. A Study in Magic and Religion: the Golden Bough, Part VII., The Fire-Festivals of Europe and the Doctrine of the External Soul "I hope you may be right," said Balder. The Children of the World Yes—yes; and perhaps, dear Balder, the denial of this one great boon may save her from much indefinite disquiet; and certainly, as you say, from the great danger of disappointment and its consequences. Idolatry A Romance My heart can ne’er of Balder be deserving. The Death of Balder Balder’s corpse was borne out on the ship; and when his wife, Nanna, daughter of Nep, saw this, her heart was broken with grief and she died. The Younger Edda Also called Snorre's Edda, or The Prose Edda Then Balder's body was taken and placed on the funeral pile upon his ship. Balder the Beautiful, Volume I. A Study in Magic and Religion: the Golden Bough, Part VII., The Fire-Festivals of Europe and the Doctrine of the External Soul "Then I am good for something!" laughed Mohr scornfully as he tossed the little pieces Balder had turned into the box. The Children of the World But the serpent necklace had been replaced by the dandelion chain that Balder had made her. Idolatry A Romance But did I not behold thine eye beam friendship On Balder? felt I not thy warm tear trickle Upon this hand? and saw I not thy blushes? The Death of Balder Balder’s horse, fully caparisoned, was led to his master’s pile. The Younger Edda Also called Snorre's Edda, or The Prose Edda I behold," says she, "Fate looming for Balder, Woden's son, the bloody victim. Balder the Beautiful, Volume I. A Study in Magic and Religion: the Golden Bough, Part VII., The Fire-Festivals of Europe and the Doctrine of the External Soul Balder too might have had many things to tell, but not a word in relation to the birthday festival crossed his lips. The Children of the World Balder's first impulse was to motion her away from a spectacle so unsuited to her eyes. Idolatry A Romance Nanna weeps with pallid feature O’er the mighty Balder slain: Friend of gods and every creature! The Death of Balder She answered that Balder had ridden over the Gjallar-bridge; adding: But downward and northward lies the way to Hel. The Younger Edda Also called Snorre's Edda, or The Prose Edda Writing about the end of the twelfth century, the old Danish historian Saxo Grammaticus tells the story of Balder in a form which professes to be historical. Balder the Beautiful, Volume I. A Study in Magic and Religion: the Golden Bough, Part VII., The Fire-Festivals of Europe and the Doctrine of the External Soul He declared that this music and Balder's golden mane were the only domestic medicines that afforded him any relief, when he had a particularly violent attack of his chronic self-contempt. The Children of the World "I will help you carry him.—Why do you-weep, Nurse? he will awake, or Balder would have told us." Idolatry A Romance |
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