A Modern Version of the Lokasenna: Part 3

Ah, finally. The last part of the Lokasenna is upon us. Here's hoping the ride has been an enjoyable one with laughter and a few exclamations of "Ohhhh!", "Burn!" and the like. And now, the Lokasenna, Part Three. Loki spake: 46. "Be silent, Byggvir! | thou never couldst set Their shares of the meat for … Continue reading A Modern Version of the Lokasenna: Part 3

A Modern Version of the Lokasenna: Part 2

Picking up from the first part of the Lokasenna, the reader can gather by now that the gods are involved in a contest of insults, or as previously mentioned, a flyting. The tradition is as old as the myths themselves. Like the last article, the modern English translation is in italics for ease of viewing. … Continue reading A Modern Version of the Lokasenna: Part 2

A Modern Version of the Lokasenna: Part 1

If you’re a mythology fan, you’ve probably heard of the Lokasenna. For those who haven’t, it’s part of the Poetic Edda, an Old Norse poem describing the Norse gods and their escapades. The Lokasenna is a section of said poem, and its title literally translates to “The Insolence of Loki”. A particularly hilarious excerpt depicts … Continue reading A Modern Version of the Lokasenna: Part 1

What Was SCHS Thankful for this year??

Thanksgiving can be defined as a day where everyone gets with their closest friends and family and celebrates all they have to be thankful for while eating very yummy food. SCHS is a very successful school, and our students have a lot to be thankful for. I interviewed several students and asked them what all … Continue reading What Was SCHS Thankful for this year??

A Commentary on “The Fortification of Asgard”

The most scandalous of the Norse myths has to be “The Fortification of Asgard”. Involving deals, double-crossing, and an eight-legged horse (yes, you read that correctly). It’s an entertaining tale of unprecedented mischief. Without further ado, let’s begin. Asgard, the celestial stronghold of the Aesir tribe of gods and goddesses, is encircled by a high, … Continue reading A Commentary on “The Fortification of Asgard”

Spider-Man: No Way Home: Doc Ock: Villain or Aid

It has been previously confirmed that Dr. Otto Octavius, played by Alfred Molina, will make an appearance in Spider-Man: No Way Home, but the recent trailer may suggest that he'll be more than one of Spider-Man's iconic villains. Dr. Octavius has been shown to have a different interaction with Peter Parker aka Spider-Man compared to … Continue reading Spider-Man: No Way Home: Doc Ock: Villain or Aid