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100 1 _aSæmundur fróði,
_d1056-1133
245 1 4 _aThe Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-01-18
508 _aProduced by Paul Murray, Stephen Schulze and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. This ebook was produced using images from the University of Georgia Libraries.
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMythology, Norse
653 _aScalds and scaldic poetry
700 1 _aSnorri Sturluson,
_d1179?-1241
700 1 _aBlackwell, Joseph Andrew,
_d1798-1886
700 1 _aThorpe, Benjamin,
_d1782-1870
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14726
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