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Kenning.

A common feature in Anglo-Saxon poetry is the double metaphor, also known as a KENNING.

It is often a compound of two words with hyphen. 

Example:
sky-candle = sun
winter's blanket = snow
Thor's laughter = thunder
wound-hoe = sword
battle-sweat = blood
Children of battle = soldiers
rune caller = wizard
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