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 7150th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1270
- Nationality
- Multiple
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- 32,000
- Original Language
- Old Norse
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- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)