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

This volume brings together the two great Norse collections that have shaped our understanding of Viking myth and legend. Rendered into clear English from the original Old Norse manuscripts, the Elder Edda offers the raw, poetic verses that recount the deeds of gods, giants, and the creation of the world, while the Younger Edda provides Snorri Sturluson’s prose retellings that give structure and context to those ancient songs. Together they open a window onto a culture where poetry, magic, and history intertwine.

The opening pages introduce figures such as King Gunther of Burgundy, a ruler whose love and loyalty eclipse his political ambitions, setting the tone for the blend of heroic grandeur and human frailty that runs through the collection. Accompanied by striking engravings, the text invites listeners to hear the timeless cadences of battles, quests, and tragic romances that have echoed through centuries of Scandinavian storytelling.