The poetic Edda
The Poetic Edda is the collection of Old Norse mythological and heroic poems preserved chiefly in the Codex Regius, an Icelandic manuscript of the thirteenth century, and it is the principal source for what we know of the gods of the North. The mythological poems include the Völuspá, the seeress's prophecy of the creation and destruction of the world, the Hávamál, the sayings of the High One, Odin, and the comic Thrymskvida, in which Thor dresses as a bride to recover his hammer. The heroic poems tell of Helgi, Sigurd, Brynhild and the fall of the Niflungs. Henry Adams Bellows's translation, published in 1923, gives each poem an introduction and detailed notes. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, with the first poems free.
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Frequently asked questions about The poetic Edda
The poetic Edda by Anonymous can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read The poetic Edda online?
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Is The poetic Edda in the public domain?
Yes. The poetic Edda by Anonymous is a public-domain work, here in the translation by Henry Adams Bellows. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The poetic Edda?
About 10 h 01 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The poetic Edda?
The poetic Edda by Anonymous is filed under "Poetry" in the Vinteuil library.
