num_pages: 288
description: The vibrant Old Norse poems in this 13th-century collection recapture the ancient oral traditions of the Norsemen. These mythological poems include the Voluspo, one of the broadest literary conceptions of the world's creation and ultimate destruction; the Lokasenna, a comedy bursting with vivid characterizations; and more.
language: English
title: The Poetic Edda: The Mythological Poems
titlecomplete: The Poetic Edda: The Mythological Poems
genres: Mythology, Religion, Paganism, Scandinavian Literature, Medieval, Poetry, Literature, Classics, Nonfiction, History
ratings_count: 771
publisher: Dover Publications