"The Younger Edda; Also called Snorre's Edda, or The Prose Edda" by Snorri Sturluson is a key resource for grasping Norse myths and poetic techniques, penned in the 1300s. Acting as both a mythology handbook and a guide for poets, it showcases a collection of stories about Norse gods, the dawn of the world, and the prophesied end of the gods. The book begins by describing the empty void, Ginungagap, explaining how Odin and his brothers fashioned the cosmos from the giant Ymer's remains. It pushes forward, uncovering the family lines of gods and giants, which builds the foundation for epic stories of courage, battles, and the final destruction during Ragnarok. The initial parts emphasize important Norse ideas, such as the origins of the world, the battle between order and chaos, and the recurring cycle of time and the natural world. The mythological beginnings prepare the reader for the captivating stories and lessons to follow.
The Younger Edda; Also called Snorre's Edda, or The Prose Edda
By Snorri Sturluson
Discover the ancient tales of powerful gods and the dramatic events leading to the world's end.
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About the AuthorSnorri Sturluson was an Icelandic historian, poet, and politician. He was elected twice as lawspeaker of the Icelandic parliament, the Althing. He is commonly thought to have authored or compiled portions of the Prose Edda, which is a major source for what is today known about Norse mythology and alliterative verse, and Heimskringla, a history of the Norse kings that begins with legendary material in Ynglinga saga and moves through to early medieval Scandinavian history. For stylistic and methodological reasons, Snorri is often taken to be the author of Egil's Saga. He was assassinated in 1241 by men claiming to be agents of the King of Norway.
Snorri Sturluson was an Icelandic historian, poet, and politician. He was elected twice as lawspeaker of the Icelandic parliament, the Althing. He is commonly thought to have authored or compiled portions of the Prose Edda, which is a major source for what is today known about Norse mythology and alliterative verse, and Heimskringla, a history of the Norse kings that begins with legendary material in Ynglinga saga and moves through to early medieval Scandinavian history. For stylistic and methodological reasons, Snorri is often taken to be the author of Egil's Saga. He was assassinated in 1241 by men claiming to be agents of the King of Norway.
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