The New International Encyclopædia/Afzelius, Arvid August

AFZELIUS, Arvid August (1785-1871). A Swedish poet and antiquary. He translated the Elder Edda (see Edda), and, with Geijer, edited a noteworthy collection of old Swedish popular songs (1814-17). He is esteemed for his poetical Romances and for his studies in Norse history and literature. He was pastor at Enköping, 1821-1871.