{"product_id":"the-prose-edda","title":"The Prose Edda","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Edda is our richest treasure trove of Norse mythology. Complete and unabridged.  The Edda is our richest treasure trove of Norse mythology--starting with a creation myth  passing through the struggle of the gods  giants  dwarves  and elves for survival and supremacy  and ending in the Ragnarok  a final all-engulfing battle wherein the world itself is destroyed. Norse mythology has captured many imaginations  and inspired epics including Wagners The Ring and J. R. R. Tolkiens Lord of the Rings.  The Prose Edda  also known as the Younger Edda  Snorris Edda and  historically  simply as Edda  was written in Old Norse in Iceland during the thirteenth century. In 1220  Snorri Sturluson  a respected poet  parliamentarian  and a visitor to the royal court of Norway  decided to compile the myths and poetic conventions of Norse mythology before they vanished under the influence of Christianity and the verse forms of Europe. The result is the Prose Edda  a unique glimpse of early Norse mythology.  Snorri Sturluson (1179-1241)  poet  historian  the most powerful chieftain in Iceland and \"Lawspeaker\" of the Icelandic Parliament  The Althing is a significant figure in Icelandic history. His extensive writings beyond the Prose Edda provide insight into Scandinavian history and are among the earliest records of the discovery of Vinland (North America). This unabridged edition includes introduction  notes and an extensive list of alternative names\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44946815483957,"sku":"ByrdShop_1781395179","price":34.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781781395172.jpg?v=1769967632","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-prose-edda","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}