# The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson

**Author:** Snorri Sturluson
**Tags:** Mythology, Norse, Scalds and scaldic poetry
**Price:** Free
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**Added:** 10.07.2026
**URL:** https://samolit.com/books/96739

## Description

This volume brings together the foundational works of Norse mythology and poetry, encompassing both the ancient sagas of the Elder Eddas and the interpretive brilliance of Snorri Sturluson’s Younger Eddas. The Elder Eddas, a collection of anonymous Old Norse poems, delves into the epic tales of gods, giants, and legendary heroes, preserving the raw, dramatic verse that shaped the worldview of the Viking Age. Complementing these mythopoetic lays, Snorri Sturluson’s Younger Eddas serves as an invaluable guide, meticulously detailing Norse cosmology, the intricate art of skaldic poetry, and the mythological allusions crucial for understanding the earlier poetic traditions. Together, these texts offer a comprehensive journey into the spiritual imagination of Scandinavia, illuminating a vibrant tapestry of creation, destruction, and heroic destiny, and stand as primary sources for the study of Germanic mythology and early Icelandic literature.