This comprehensive study guide offers an in-depth exploration of The Poetic Edda, providing essential insights into Old Norse poetry and foundational Norse mythology. Ideal for students and enthusiasts, it contextualizes this vital Viking Age literature with expert analysis and accessible explanations.
The Latin title 'Edda Saemundar Hinns Froda Collectio Carminum Veterum Scaldorum Saemundiana' refers to the Poetic Edda, a foundational collection of Old Norse poems and ancient skaldic verse. Often attributed to the Icelandic scholar Sæmundr Sigfússon 'the Wise,' this monumental work preserves crucial mythological and heroic tales, offering invaluable insights into Viking-age culture, beliefs, and literary traditions.
Discover profound ancient Norse wisdom with The Wanderer's Havamal English Edition. This unique translation offers timeless proverbs and sagely advice from the Old Norse poetry, providing insightful guidance and a deeper understanding of Viking era philosophy for modern readers.