The Poetic Edda: A Study Guide

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.

Author: Noah Tetzner
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: 01/29/2019
Pages: 114
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.26lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.24d
ISBN13: 9781795087759
ISBN10: 1795087757
BISAC Categories:
- Literary Criticism | Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology

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