The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson

The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson stands as a monumental collection bridging the ancient mythological, poetic, and cultural sagas of Norse literature. This anthology offers a spectrum of narratives that range from intricate mythopoetic lays to vibrant prose exploring Norse cosmology, heroics, and the divine pantheon. The works serve not only as a window into the Viking Age but also illustrate the evolution of oral tradition to recorded literary forms, showcasing a blend of styles that capture the ethereal to the epic, the allegorical to the historic. Compiled by... Next