Den Ældre Edda
, subtitled
NorrÃ, ne Oldkvad Fra Vikingetiden 9-11 Aarh. E. Chr
, is a Danish edition of the Elder Edda, a collection of Old Norse poems dating from the Viking Age (9th-11th centuries). This edition, edited by Antonio Gjessing, presents these ancient verses, offering readers a glimpse into the mythology, heroic legends, and worldview of the Norse people.
The Edda poems are a primary source for understanding Norse paganism and the cultural context of Viking society. They contain stories of gods and goddesses, such as Odin, Thor, and Freyja, as well as accounts of legendary heroes and mythical events. This volume preserves and presents these invaluable literary works for modern readers interested in Norse history and mythology.
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