The Prose Edda

The great myths of the Norse world — the creation of the world, the deeds of Odin and Thor, the trickery of Loki, and the twilight of the gods at Ragnarök — have captivated readers for centuries. Snorri Sturluson’s Prose Edda is the definitive medieval handbook that preserves these ancient stories in vivid detail. This modern-English edition renders Snorri’s prose in clear, flowing language, making the tales of gods, giants, and heroes accessible to today’s reader without losing the epic grandeur of the original. From the founding of the cosmos from the body of Ymir to the final battle that ends and renews the world, here is a timeless classic of myth and legend. Part of Timeless Classics.