{"product_id":"the-prose-edda-paperback-10","title":"The Prose Edda - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRasmus B. Anderson LLD\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator), \u003cb\u003eSnorri Sturluson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnter the mythic world of the Vikings and discover the ancient legends that shaped the imagination, religion, and heroic traditions of the Norse world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn The Prose Edda, Icelandic scholar and historian Snorri Sturluson preserves the great myths and heroic traditions of the Scandinavian peoples in one of the most important literary works of the medieval world. Written in the thirteenth century, the Prose Edda remains the primary source for much of what is known today about Norse mythology, the gods of Asgard, and the legendary cosmology of the Viking Age. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWithin these pages readers encounter the mighty god Odin, the thunder-wielding Thor, the cunning Loki, and the many gods, giants, monsters, and heroes who populate the world of Norse legend. The book recounts the creation of the cosmos, the adventures of the gods, the doom of Ragnarök, and the poetic traditions that inspired generations of Scandinavian storytellers and warriors. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis classic translation by Rasmus B. Anderson helped introduce English-speaking audiences to the richness and grandeur of Old Norse literature and mythology. Anderson's translation preserves the power and atmosphere of the medieval text while making it accessible to modern readers interested in mythology, medieval history, and Viking culture. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMore than a collection of myths, The Prose Edda stands as one of the foundational works of European literature and an invaluable record of pre-Christian Scandinavian belief and imagination. Its influence can still be seen in modern fantasy literature, mythology studies, and popular culture. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis carefully restored reprint revives a timeless masterpiece for modern audiences. Essential for students, historians, mythology enthusiasts, and lovers of epic literature, The Prose Edda remains a gateway into the heroic and mysterious world of the Norse gods and the Viking imagination.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 270\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.57 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 23, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50461794959597,"sku":"9781492808756","price":21.53,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/products\/the-prose-edda-paperback-10","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}