Eddas
Posted by Joanne on January 15, 2004
In Reply to: Eddas posted by Ruthi on January 15, 2004
: Does anybody know the meaning of the word "Edda" (relates to old mythologies, sagas and so forth).
: Thank you.
1. A collection of Old Norse poems, called the Elder or Poetic Edda, assembled in the early 13th century.
www.sacred-texts.com/
neu/poe/#index
2. A manual of Icelandic poetry, called the Younger or Prose Edda, written by Snorri Sturluson
www.sacred-texts.com/
neu/pre/