The Younger Edda (Classic Reprint): Also Called Snorre's Edda, or the Prose Edda - Couverture souple

Rasmus B. Anderson

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1330383699 ISBN 13 : 9781330383698

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover the myths behind the gods, heroes, and the old Nordic world. This edition presents The Younger Edda in English, offering a comprehensive view of Snorre’s classic Prose Edda with notes, introductions, and helpful context for modern readers.

This translation gathers the major tales, ranging from creation and the gods of Asgard to the adventures of Thor, Balder, and Odin. It also includes the Fooling of Gylfe, Brage’s Speech, and selections from the poetic traditions that illuminate Teutonic myth. The volume aims to place these ancient stories in a readable, scholarly frame so readers can explore the beliefs and legends that shaped Norse culture.

• Clear English translation of key myths and poems from the Younger Edda


• Introductory notes and cross-references that connect the tales to early Norse lore


• Editorial context explaining the myths’ origins and cultural significance


• A structured reading order that guides you from creation to epic conflicts

Ideal for readers of myth, epic poetry, and world histories who want direct access to foundational Norse narratives and their cultural impact.

A propos du livre

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Excerpt from The Younger Edda: Also Called Snorre's Edda, or the Prose Edda

In the beginning, before the heaven and the earth and the sea were created, the great abyss Ginungagap was without form and void, and the spirit of Fimbultyr moved upon the face of the deep, until the ice-cold rivers, the Elivogs, flowing from Niflheim, came in contact with the dazzling flames from Muspelheim. This was before Chaos.

And Fimbultyr said: Let the melted drops of vapor quicken into life, and the giant Ymer was born in the midst of Ginungagap. He was not a god, but the father of all the race of evil giants. This was Chaos.

And Fimbultyr said: Let Ymer be slain and let order be established. And straightway Odin and his brothers - the bright sons of Bure - gave Ymer a mortal wound, and from his body made they the universe; from his flesh, the earth; from his blood, the sea; from his bones, the rocks; from his hair, the trees; from his skull, the vaulted heavens; from his eye-brows, the bulwark called Midgard. And the gods formed man and woman in their own image of two trees, and breathed into them the breath of life. Ask and Embla became living souls, and they received a garden in Midgard as a dwelling-place for themselves and their children until the end of time. This was Cosmos.

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1330383699
• ISBN 13: 9781330383698
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 306
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