Eddan by Unknown
A medieval anthology of Old Norse mythic and heroic poetry preserved from oral tradition and later written down in Iceland, presenting creation myths, the deeds and quarrels of the gods, and tragic lays about legendary heroes; its verses follow figures who pursue wisdom, vengeance, and honor—Odin’s quests, Thor’s battles, Loki’s treachery, and the doomed exploits of heroes like Sigurd—culminating in prophetic visions of a cataclysmic end that underscore themes of fate, loyalty, and the cyclical nature of the world.
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- Published
- 1270
- Nationality
- Unknown
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 150-250 pages
- Original Language
- Old norse (old icelandic)
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- Alternate Titles
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- Eddan
- Elder Edda
- Poetic Edda
- Sæmundar Edda
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