The Poetic Edda
The Poetic Edda is a collection of ancient Norse poems that form the foundation of Viking mythology and belief. Written down in the 13th century, these poems were likely passed […]
Eddas
The Eddas, Prose and Poetic, form the core texts of Norse mythology. The Prose Edda, written by Snorri Sturluson, serves as a handbook for understanding the gods, myths, and poetic forms. The Poetic Edda contains ancient poems passed down orally, offering deeper insights into Viking beliefs. Together, they provide a rich narrative of creation, the gods, and the end of the world (Ragnarok). The Poetic Edda focuses more on mythological and heroic poems, while the Prose Edda explains them in context. Both works remain essential to the study of Asatru and Viking history.
The Prose Edda
The Prose Edda, also known as Snorri’s Edda, stands as one of the most crucial texts for understanding Norse mythology. Written by the Icelandic historian and poet Snorri Sturluson in