The poem 'Deor' refers to 'Weland the Smith.' Why is he included in an elegy?
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Correct answer: To show that even great heroes endure deep suffering
Weland the Smith was a legendary figure who was hamstrung and imprisoned on an island. He is cited in 'Deor' as an example of an endurable misfortune, providing a historical precedent that helps the speaker contextualize his own grief and loss of status.
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