Re: Hrafnkel 152 - 176/ Sarah

Thanks for this Daniel. I know colours have often had symbolic value in literature of the years, interesting that blue might have been associated with death. [I would have thought red might have been better - less messy!!]

Cheers,

Sarah.

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From: Daniel Bray

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Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2004 3:29 PM

Subject: Re: [norse_course] Hrafnkel 152 - 176/ Sarah

Heil, Sarah,

This may be apocryphal, but I've been told that when heroes die in the sagas, they are most often wearing blue. Coincidence, or is there some deeper significance?

Sarah Bowen wrote:

Hello!

Can anyone tell me the significance (if any) of Hrafnkel wearing blue when he goes out to confront Einar?

Thanks.

Kveðja,

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Daniel Bray

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School of Studies in Religion A20

University of Sydney NSW 2006 Australia

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