# The Younger Edda; Also called Snorre's Edda, or The Prose Edda

**Author:** Snorri Sturluson
**Tags:** Mythology, Norse, Scalds and scaldic poetry
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**Added:** 10.07.2026
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## Description

The Younger Edda, also known as Snorre's Edda or The Prose Edda, is an essential 13th-century Old Norse work compiled and likely written by Icelandic scholar and historian Snorri Sturluson. This comprehensive text serves as a vital guide to understanding Norse mythology and the intricate art of skaldic poetry. It begins with a Prologue, which offers a euhemerized Christian account of the Norse gods, describing them as human Trojan warriors who settled in Northern Europe. The core of the work is divided into three main sections. "Gylfaginning" (The Beguiling of Gylfi) presents a dialogue between a Swedish king and three figures embodying Odin, recounting the creation of the world, the gods, and the myths of figures like Thor and Loki, leading up to Ragnarök. "Skáldskaparmál" (Poetic Diction) delves into the rules and conventions of Old Norse poetry, explaining kennings and other poetic devices through mythological narratives. Finally, "Háttatal" (List of Verse-Forms) provides examples of various poetic meters, often using Sturluson's own compositions. Intended as a textbook for aspiring poets, The Younger Edda meticulously preserves the cultural heritage of pre-Christian Scandinavia, making it the most detailed surviving source for modern knowledge of Norse mythology.