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

Note: Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Paul Murray, Stephen Schulze and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team. This ebook was produced using images from the
University of Georgia Libraries.

Summary: "The Elder Eddas of Sæmund Sigfusson" and "The Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson" are translated collections of ancient Norse mythological poems and narratives likely compiled in the 13th century, reflecting the rich tapestry of Norse mythology and culture. These works delve deep into the stories of gods, giants, and legendary heroes, serving as significant records of the beliefs and values of the Viking Age. The opening portion of the text introduces its origins and provides a brief overview of key figures, such as Sæmund Sigfusson, the reputed collector of the Elder Edda, and Snorre Sturleson, the compiler of the Younger Edda. It highlights the mythological essence embodied within the poems, including the story of Gunther, a king representing noble leadership intertwined with tragic romantic endeavors. In this early section, the narrative hints at the expectation of grand tales that follow, teasing readers with the depth of Norse mythology to be explored throughout the remainder of the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Sæmundur fróði, 1056-1133

Author: Snorri Sturluson, 1179?-1241

Translator: Blackwell, I. A.

Translator: Thorpe, Benjamin, 1782-1870

EBook No.: 14726

Published: Jan 18, 2005

Downloads: 947

Language: English

Subject: Mythology, Norse

Subject: Scalds and scaldic poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

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

Note: Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Paul Murray, Stephen Schulze and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team. This ebook was produced using images from the
University of Georgia Libraries.

Summary: "The Elder Eddas of Sæmund Sigfusson" and "The Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson" are translated collections of ancient Norse mythological poems and narratives likely compiled in the 13th century, reflecting the rich tapestry of Norse mythology and culture. These works delve deep into the stories of gods, giants, and legendary heroes, serving as significant records of the beliefs and values of the Viking Age. The opening portion of the text introduces its origins and provides a brief overview of key figures, such as Sæmund Sigfusson, the reputed collector of the Elder Edda, and Snorre Sturleson, the compiler of the Younger Edda. It highlights the mythological essence embodied within the poems, including the story of Gunther, a king representing noble leadership intertwined with tragic romantic endeavors. In this early section, the narrative hints at the expectation of grand tales that follow, teasing readers with the depth of Norse mythology to be explored throughout the remainder of the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Sæmundur fróði, 1056-1133

Author: Snorri Sturluson, 1179?-1241

Translator: Blackwell, I. A.

Translator: Thorpe, Benjamin, 1782-1870

EBook No.: 14726

Published: Jan 18, 2005

Downloads: 947

Language: English

Subject: Mythology, Norse

Subject: Scalds and scaldic poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.