The Elder Edda

«The Elder Edda» — an outstanding monument of medieval literature, revealing to the reader the world of ancient Scandinavian myths and heroic songs. Here, where Valkyries lead battle patrols, dragons guard immeasurable treasures, and the gods of Asgard play with human destinies. This collection, along with the «Iliad» and «Odyssey», holds an honorable place in world literature. The songs, recorded in the 13th century in Iceland, trace back to ancient oral traditions and preserve the spirit of the Viking era. «The Elder Edda» is not only a valuable source of knowledge about mythology and an important historical and literary monument for Europe and Scandinavia, but also an outstanding poetic work, the echoes of which can be found from «The Lord of the Rings» to «God of War».