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title: Odin & the Prophetess
author: Emil Doepler
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/13816/odin--the-prophetess/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Odin & the Prophetess

_Authored by Emil Doepler_

## Image File

[![Odin & the Prophetess](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/13816.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/13816.jpg)

## Image Caption

Norse [god](https://www.worldhistory.org/God/) [Odin](https://www.worldhistory.org/odin/) questioning a seeress, reflecting the theme presented in the poem Völuspá, part of the Prose [Edda](https://www.worldhistory.org/Edda/). Illustation by Emil Doepler "the Younger" (1855–1922 CE), a German Art Nouveau illustrator and decorative artist. First published in "Walhall: Die Götterwelt der Germanen" by Wilhelm Ranisch (1905 CE).

## Cite This Work

### APA
Doepler, E. (2021, April 10). Odin & the Prophetess. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/13816/odin--the-prophetess/>
### Chicago
Doepler, Emil. "Odin & the Prophetess." *World History Encyclopedia*, April 10, 2021. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/13816/odin--the-prophetess/>.
### MLA
Doepler, Emil. "Odin & the Prophetess." *World History Encyclopedia*, 10 Apr 2021, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/13816/odin--the-prophetess/>.

## License & Copyright

[Original image](http://www.germanicmythology.com/works/DOEPLERART.html) by **Emil Doepler**. Submitted by [Irina-Maria Manea](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/irinamaria.manea/ "User Page: Irina-Maria Manea"), published on 10 April 2021. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.