Senior Edda

"Elder Edda" is one of the most famous epic poems of the Middle Ages. The meaning of "Elder Edda" is huge. Together with the Iliad and Odyssey, it occupies one of the honorary places in world literature. Songs about gods and heroes so popular in Iceland are dated to the XIII century, however, it is customary to attribute their creation to very distant times.

“Senior Edda” is not only a unique material on mythology and the most important source for cognition of European , and, in particular, Scandinavian history and literature, but also a fascinating text written with amazing poetic skill. In this publication, "Senior Edda" is published in full translation, with detailed comments and an introductory article.