The Poetic Edda & The Prose Edda
The Elder Saemundar Edda: Baldr's Dreams, Loki's Altercation + The Younger Snorri's Edda: Of Odin, Of Thor, Of Ragnarok, Gylfi's Journey To AsgardBy Snorri Sturluson, Saemund Sigfusson
Length9h 33m
About this audiobook
The Poetic Edda & The Prose Edda is a magisterial collection that encapsulates the grandeur and complexity of Norse mythology. This anthology juxtaposes the exhilarating verse of the Poetic Edda with the eloquent prose narratives of the Prose Edda, offering readers an unparalleled window into the Viking age's mythological canon. Through its rich assortment of legends, cosmic battles, and profound philosophical musings on fate and heroism, this compilation deftly encapsulates the diversity of Old Norse literature, bridging the oral storytelling traditions with later literary scholarship. The anthology brings together the illustrious works of Snorri Sturluson and Saemund Sigfusson, whose interpretations of Icelandic mythos have profoundly impacted the preservation and understanding of Northern European lore. Sturluson, a 13th-century Icelandic historian and poet, was instrumental in transcribing these seminal works, ensuring their endurance through centuries of cultural evolution. Sigfusson is credited with gathering and preserving many of the oral traditions from which these tales derive, highlighting a rich tapestry of mythological themes that transcend individual origins. Readers will find The Poetic Edda & The Prose Edda an invaluable trove of literary heritage, offering a nuanced exploration of Norse myths through a kaleidoscope of perspectives. It invites scholars and enthusiasts alike to explore the intricate interplay between poetry and narrative, providing a profound understanding of ancient Nordic culture and mythology. This carefully curated collection not only educates but also inspires dialogue on the timeless human themes embedded within its tales, making it a must-read for anyone intrigued by the intricacies of myth and legend.
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GenreHistory, Literary Classics
Length9 hrs 33 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 10, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Poetic Edda & The Prose Edda
2Preface
3Introduction to the Voluspa
4Völuspâ. The Vala's Prophecy
5The Lay of Vafthrudnir
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6The Lay of Grimnir
7The Lay of Vegtam, or Baldr's Dreams
8The High One's14 Lay
9Odin's Rune-song24
10The Lay of Hymir
11The Lay of Thrym, or the Hammer Recovered
12The Lay of the Dwarf Alvis.
13The Lay of Harbard.
14The Journey or Lay of Skirnir.
15The Lay of Rig.
16Oegir's Compotation, or Loki's Altercation
17The Lay of Fiolsvith
18The Lay of Hyndla
19The Incantation of Groa
20The Song of the Sun
21The Lay of Volund
22The Lay of Helgi Hiorvard's Son.
23The First Lay of Helgi Hundingcide
24The Second Lay of Helgi Hundingcide.
25Sinfiotli's End
26The First Lay of Sigurd Fafnicide, or Gripir's Prophecy
27The Second Lay of Sigurd Fafnicide
28The Lay of Fafnir
29The Lay of Sigrdrifa
30Fragments of the Lay of Sigurd and Brynhild.73
31The Third Lay of Sigurd Fafnicide
32Fragments of the Lay of Brynhild
33The First Lay of Gudrun
34Brynhild's Hel-ride
35The Slaughter of the Niflungs
36The Second Lay of Gudrun
37The Third Lay of Gudrun
38Oddrun's Lament
39The Lay of Atli.
40The Groenland Lay of Atli
41Gudrun's Incitement
42The Lay of Hamdir
43The Deluding of Gylfi
44Gylfi's Journey to Asgard
45Of the Supreme Deity
46Of the Primordial State of the Universe
47Origin of the Hrimthursar, or Frost-giants
48Of the Cow Audhumla, and the Birth of Odin
49How the Sons of Bor Slew Ymir and from His Body Made Heaven and Earth
50Of the Formation of the First Man and Woman
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