The Prose Edda: Norse Mythology

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Focusing on Norse mythology, this classic collection features tales compiled by Icelandic scholar Snorri Sturluson around 1220. It includes a Prologue, followed by the 'Gylfaginning', detailing the creation and destruction of the Norse world; the 'Skáldskaparmál', a dialogue between the sea god Ægir and the skald Bragi; and the 'Háttatal', showcasing Old Norse poetry with original works by Sturluson. This essential text is invaluable for enthusiasts and scholars of Norse lore.