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Written in Iceland a century after the close of the Viking Age, The Prose Edda is the source of most of what we know of Norse mythology. Its tales are peopled by giants, dwarves, and elves, superhuman heroes and indomitable warrior queens. Its gods live with the tragic... Read Full Overview

"But the king's heart swells, bulging with courage in battle, where heroes sink down..."

The Prose Edda, often known as the Younger Edda, is a compilation of Old Norse myths, stories, and poetic theories assembled in the 13th century by Icelandic scholar Snorri Sturluson. This book is a cornerstone of Norse mythology and offers vital insights into Viking Age cultural... Read Full Overview

"The Prose Edda", or "Younger Edda", is a classic collection of Norse myths of the Icelandic people believed to have been written or compiled by Icelandic scholar and historian Snorri Sturluson around the year 1220. Preserved through a handful of medieval manuscripts and another... Read Full Overview

Prose Edda is a work without predecessor or parallel. It was designed as a handbook for poets to compose in the style of the skalds of the Viking ages. It is an exposition of the rule of poetic diction with many examples, applications, and retellings of myths and legends. Snorri... Read Full Overview

The Edda is our richest treasure trove of Norse mythology. Complete and unabridged.

The Edda is our richest treasure trove of Norse mythology--starting with a creation myth, passing through the struggle of the gods, giants, dwarves, and elves... Read Full Overview

THE PROSE EDDA, written by Snorri Sturluson in the 13th century, is a groundbreaking collection of poems and stories capturing Norse mythology. It provides an unparalleled insight into Viking religious beliefs, culture, values and customs. THE PROSE EDDA was one of the first... Read Full Overview

Gods and giants bestride these ancient tales, in which warrior queens and noble heroes battle with elves, dwarves, and fearsome monsters. Spanning the dawn of the world's creation to its fiery destruction, these gripping Norse legends chronicle the triumphs and tragedies of a... Read Full Overview

THE PROSE EDDA, written by Snorri Sturluson in the 13th century, is a groundbreaking collection of poems and stories capturing Norse mythology. It provides an unparalleled insight into Viking religious beliefs, culture, values and customs. THE PROSE EDDA was one of the first... Read Full Overview

This text contains 'The Prose Edda' - the wellspring of modern knowledge of Norse Mythology. From the dawn of the world's creation to its ultimate destruction, these enthralling Norse stories chronicle the victories and tragedies of both gods and men. Rich with picturesque poetry... Read Full Overview

The Prose Edda is one of the most famous epic poems of the Viking Age, written by a medieval contemporary named Snorri Sturlson. From the intro: "Snorri Sturluson was in the fullest sense a product of his time. The son of a turbulent and ambitious chieftain, Sturla Thordsson,... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

The Prose Edda: Norse MythologyBy Snorri Sturluson, Rasmus B. Anderson (Translated by)