Hymn to Freyr

Abstract

This poem as written with the intention of bridging the gap between those interested in the fields of Classical and Medieval Studies, whether they be layperson, hobbyist, or specialist in the respective disciplines. Hymn to Freyr was written as an outgrowth of my appreciation for the Homeric Hymns which I have developed over the past couple of years, in combination with the fact that Norse mythology is a research interest of mine; considering the theme of this issue of Epic Threads, I wanted to challenge myself by drawing upon the underappreciated Hymn to Helios, and thus, a marriage of my two interests seemed natural. Interdisciplinarity is crucial to developing a full understanding and appreciation of the past, and my hope is that I can encourage dialogue and reflection on overlaps between Norse and Ancient Greek mythologies for future scholarship.