The Poetic Edda by Unknown
"The Poetic Edda" is a collection of Old Norse poems from the medieval manuscript Codex Regius, which is a crucial source of Norse mythology and Germanic heroic legends. Composed by various unknown authors over centuries, the compilation includes mythological and heroic poems that explore the creation and end of the world, the exploits of gods like Odin and Thor, and the fates of heroes such as Sigurd the dragon-slayer. Rich in metaphor and ancient symbolism, these poems are fundamental to understanding the beliefs, values, and storytelling traditions of the Viking Age and have had a profound influence on later literature, art, and culture.
The 1542nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1270
- Nationality
- Multiple
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 200-300
- Original Language
- Old norse
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- Alternate Titles
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- Edda
- Edda Poética
- Edda poética
- Elder Edda
- Lieder-Edda
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