+A **Skald** was a court poet of medieval Scandinavia, notably during the [Viking Age](/wiki/Viking_Age). They composed complex, often laudatory, verses recounting heroic deeds and mythological tales, utilizing intricate metrical forms and rich [Poetry](/wiki/Poetry). Their powerful oral tradition served as a vital record of history and culture.
+## See also
+- [Norse Mythology](/wiki/Norse_Mythology)
+- [Edda](/wiki/Edda)
+- [Bard](/wiki/Bard)
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