Questions tagged [prose-edda]

For myths from the Prose Edda, the 13th century book of Norse mythology.

For myths from the Prose Edda.

The 13th century book of Norse mythology compiled by Snorri Sturluson.

The prologue describes the Norse gods as Trojan warriors. The section titled Gylfaginning recounts Norse mythology. The other sections are literary descriptions of the poetry of the time.

Does the Prose Edda have a Hungarian translation?

This question is cross-posted at hu.wikipedia where it's also on-topic, because that site has some mythology enthusiasts. Does the Prose Edda have a translation to Hungarian? If it does, please give any details you know and availability of the…

norse prose-edda translation

asked Jul 12 '15 at 21:42

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Is Odin Thor's father?

Before you automatically downvote this question, I highly suggest reading this article: Thor vs. Odin. The article background covers the relationship of Thor and Odin, and reveals that things are not as straight forward as is commonly believed: The…

norse odin thor prose-edda

asked Mar 06 '18 at 20:14

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What is the difference between the Prose Edda and the Poetic Edda?

Most of what we know of Norse mythology comes from two sources: the Prose Edda and the Poetic Edda. What is the difference between the two?

norse prose-edda

asked Jan 08 '16 at 03:48

JohnWDailey

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How do you say and write "Question" in Norse?

How would you say "questions" in Norse? How would the wrote it in runes? Does it has any important or philosophical meaning in the Eddas?

norse runes prose-edda

asked Aug 02 '17 at 09:47

Xhark

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What Christian influences are there in the Prose Edda, besides the prologue?

I've often read that there are Christian influences in the Prose Edda: Snorri’s Edda was later nicknamed the 'Younger Edda' because much of it derives from older sources. What those sources were is a matter of speculation. Some researchers believe…

norse comparative christianity prose-edda

asked Sep 18 '19 at 23:15

yannis

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