Prose Edda
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Norse mythology and medieval historiography

The Younger Edda; Also called Snorre's Edda, or The Prose Edda

Snorri Sturluson12200
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13th century Icelandic manual on Norse mythology and poetics written by Snorri Sturluson. Comprehensive guide to Norse gods, cosmology, and creation myths, structured as dialogue between King Gylfi and three gods. Includes mythological narratives, poetic kennings, and meters. Essential source for Norse mythology, preserving pre-Christian Scandinavian religion. Contains creation myth, stories of Odin, Thor, Balder, and Ragnarök.

Also known asYounger Edda · Snorre's Edda · Edda of Snorri Sturluson
This edition1901
EditionRasmus B. Anderson translation, 1879, published by Scott, Foresman and Company 1901. Project Gutenberg #18947. Includes Introduction, Notes, Vocabulary, and Index.
Germanic MythologyComparative MythologyNorse mythologyCreation Mythsfolk divinationClassical mythologyNorse magicProse EddaClassical heroesGermanic religionGermanic/Norse

Contents42 chapters

  1. 01THE YOUNGER EDDA:
  2. 02SNORRE’S EDDA, OR THE PROSE EDDA.
  3. 03INTRODUCTION, NOTES, VOCABULARY, AND INDEX. By RASMUS B. ANDERSON, LL.D.,
  4. 04Chicago Scott, Foresman and Company 1901
  5. 05HON. THOS. F. BAYARD,
  6. 06PREFACE.
  7. 07CONTENTS.
  8. 08THE YOUNGER EDDA.
  9. 09INTRODUCTION.
  10. 10FOREWORD.
  11. 11THE FOOLING OF GYLFE.
  12. 12CHAPTER I.
  13. 13CHAPTER II.
  14. 14CHAPTER III.
  15. 15CHAPTER IV.
  16. 16CHAPTER V.
  17. 17CHAPTER VI.
  18. 18CHAPTER VII.
  19. 19CHAPTER VIII.
  20. 20CHAPTER IX.
  21. 21CHAPTER X.
  22. 22CHAPTER XI.
  23. 23CHAPTER XII.
  24. 24CHAPTER XIII.
  25. 25CHAPTER XIV.
  26. 26CHAPTER XV.
  27. 27CHAPTER XVI.
  28. 28CHAPTER XVII.
  29. 29AFTERWORD
  30. 30BRAGE’S TALK.
  31. 31CHAPTER I.
  32. 32CHAPTER II.
  33. 33CHAPTER III.
  34. 34CHAPTER IV.
  35. 35AFTERWORD
  36. 36THE POETICAL DICTION.
  37. 37NOTES.
  38. 38FOOTNOTES
  39. 39VOCABULARY.
  40. 40INDEX.
  41. 41THE FULL PROJECT GUTENBERG LICENSE
  42. 42"Cover"

Contributors

Rasmus B. Andersontranslator

Influences & Sources

Teutonic Mythology, Vol. 1

Teutonic Mythology, Vol. 1

1889

Intermediate
Myths of the Norsemen

Myths of the Norsemen

1908

Introductory
The Elder Eddas and Younger Eddas

The Elder Eddas and Younger Eddas

1200

Advanced
Teutonic Mythology (Vol 3)

Teutonic Mythology (Vol 3)

1889

Advanced
Myths of the Norsemen

Myths of the Norsemen

1200

Intermediate

Works Influenced by This

Teutonic Mythology, Vol. 1

Teutonic Mythology, Vol. 1

1889

Intermediate
Myths of the Norsemen

Myths of the Norsemen

1908

Introductory

From the Same Tradition

Teutonic Mythology, Vol. 2

Teutonic Mythology, Vol. 2

1889

Intermediate
Teutonic Mythology, Vol. 1

Teutonic Mythology, Vol. 1

1889

Intermediate

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