I’ve always seen Gullveig as a bringer of discord and chaos, yet in Mr. Corsi’s view she’s a force for positive growth through chaos. From the Voluspa stanza 12 we read,
The wide-seeing witch, in magic wise;
Minds she bewitched that were moved by her magic,
To evil women a joy she was.
Now, this translation may be altered through the ages and views of the writers, but in my reading it seems more like Gullveig is a Vala best avoided due to her corrupting influence. As such, the stories remind us to be wary of those that love wealth for the sake of wealth and those that try to trick others thoughts and reason.
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