The Younger Edda; Also called Snorre's Edda, or The Prose Edda
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The Younger Edda, also known as Snorre's Edda, or the Prose Edda, is one of the most important and interesting works in Norse mythology and literature. The author of this book is the famous Icelandic poet and historian Snorre Sturluson. In Eddy, Snorre collected and organized legends, myths and sagas related to Scandinavian gods, heroes and cosmogony.
In his "Prose Eddy" Snorre Sturluson tells about the creation of the world according to the mythological ideas of the Norse, from the first thing Ginungagap to the unfolding of the events of Ragnarek - the end of the world. The book also contains descriptions of the gods, the war between the gods and their enemies, as well as apocryphal folk tales that help to better understand Norse mythology and religion.
"Edda Snorre" is an invaluable source of knowledge about Scandinavian mythology, which allows the reader to plunge into the fascinating world of Scandinavian legends and feel the atmosphere and wisdom of the Vikings. This book will become an integral part of the library of anyone interested in the mythology, history and culture of the Scandinavian peoples.
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Data sheet
- Name of the Author
- Snorri Sturluson
- Language
- English
- Release date
- 2006-07-31
- Title
- Also called Snorre's Edda, or The Prose Edda
The Younger Edda - Translator
- Rasmus Björn Anderson
- Subject
- Mythology, Norse
PT
Scalds and scaldic poetry
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The Younger Edda, also known as Snorre's Edda, or the Prose Edda, is one of the most important and interesting works in Norse mythology and literature. The auth...