Edda
Book • 1950
Snorri Sturluson's Edda, also known as the Prose Edda, is a primary source for understanding Norse mythology and poetics.
Composed in the early 13th century, it consists of three main sections: the Prologue, Gylfaginning, and Skáldskaparmál.
The Prologue provides a euhemeristic account of the Norse gods, linking them to figures from classical antiquity.
Gylfaginning presents a narrative overview of Norse cosmology, mythology, and the adventures of the gods.
Skáldskaparmál focuses on the language of poetry, offering explanations of kennings and providing a rich source of mythological tales.
The Edda is invaluable for its preservation of Norse myths and its insights into the skaldic poetic tradition.
Composed in the early 13th century, it consists of three main sections: the Prologue, Gylfaginning, and Skáldskaparmál.
The Prologue provides a euhemeristic account of the Norse gods, linking them to figures from classical antiquity.
Gylfaginning presents a narrative overview of Norse cosmology, mythology, and the adventures of the gods.
Skáldskaparmál focuses on the language of poetry, offering explanations of kennings and providing a rich source of mythological tales.
The Edda is invaluable for its preservation of Norse myths and its insights into the skaldic poetic tradition.
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