The Poetic Edda: A Study Guide - Softcover

Tetzner, Noah

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1795087757 ISBN 13: 9781795087759

Publisher: Independently published, 2019

Synopsis

Journey to the mythic worlds of the medieval Norse and discover the timeless legends that still live within us. The Poetic Edda comprises a mythology of gods and their human heroes who are driven by honor, lust, and wisdom, always seeking power and always settling a new dispute. The Edda begins with resourceful creator-gods crafting the universe out of a giant’s corpse and a powerful seeress imparting details about the inevitable chaos of Ragnarok. This is followed by Odin’s words of wisdom and a plethora of other poems describing the High One’s never-ending quest for knowledge. The adventures of Thor and the god’s unsavory encounter with Loki ensue, leading up to the death of Baldr and the first signs of Ragnarok. Poems about Helgi, Sigurth, and other members of the powerful Volsung family, comprise an excessive amount of blood feuds. The slaying of Fafnir and the ownership of the dragon’s hoard creates an entirely new story amidst growing envy and constant betrayal. The Poetic Edda: A Study Guide, is an exceptional guide to the myths and legends of the medieval Norse.

Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1795087757
• ISBN 13: 9781795087759
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 114