The Younger Edda; Also called Snorre's Edda, or The Prose Edda

A medieval Norse handbook of myth and poetic craft, framed as a question-and-answer dialogue that recounts cosmic origins, the principal gods and giants, their notable deeds, and the catastrophe of Ragnarok followed by a renewed world. It collects narrated episodes such as the labors and journeys of Thor, Loki’s intrigues, the death of Balder, and the theft and recovery of Idun’s apples, alongside genealogies and mythic explanations. A separate section explicates traditional poetic diction and kennings, with illustrative excerpts for skaldic composition. Prefatory and concluding material, notes, and a vocabulary assist readers with interpretation and linguistic detail.