Complete bilingual edition, German version by Dan Lindholm. With contributions from Jens Braarvig, Terje Christensen, Dan Lindholm, Magne Skrede, and others. Includes the sung Norwegian version on CD and a color image section. The Dream Song of Olav Åsteson - a medieval vision of the afterlife with compelling intensity - had a similar impact in Norway, despite its fragmentary nature, as the Kalevala did in Finland. This anonymous visionary poem became a source of inspiration for poets, visual artists, and musicians, and its dating, classification, and interpretation sparked controversial discussions among scholars. This edition contains the text of the Dream Song in both German and Norwegian, alongside contributions that introduce the discussion on its creation and interpretation. Numerous illustrations present artworks inspired by the Dream Song.