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Widsith

Widsith is an Old English poem of 144 lines. It is from the 6th or 7th century. It first appeared in the Exeter Book. The poem contains the first mention of the Vikings by name (line 59). See also: The Widsith Archers

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A Verse Translation by Douglas B. Killings\n* The original text of the verse. \nCategory:Medieval literature

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