The Elder Edda. Songs of Gods and Heroes

«The Elder Edda» — one of the most famous epic poems of the Middle Ages. A vibrant, fantastic world where Valkyries live, dragons guard treasures, and the gods of Asgard intervene in the fates of men. «The Elder Edda» —... one of the most important monuments of Western European literature, a unique collection of mythological and heroic songs. It tells of the Viking era, when Scandinavian nations and states were formed, and sagas and myths appeared.
Together with the «Iliad» and «Odyssey», it holds one of the honorary places in world literature. The songs of gods and heroes, so popular in Iceland, are dated to the 13th century, however, their creation is usually attributed to very distant times.
«The Elder Edda» — is not only a unique material on mythology and a crucial source for understanding European and, in particular, Scandinavian history and literature, but also an intriguing text, written with amazing poetic mastery.