The Poetic Edda
Anonymous
The Poetic Edda is the most important collection of Norse-Icelandic mythological and heroic poetry, covering the creation of the world and the coming of Ragnarok, The Doom of the Gods. The mythological poems are an exploration of the wisdom of gods and giants, and tell of the adventures of the god Thor, against hostile giants, and rivalries amongst the gods. In the heroic poems we hear of the exploits of Helgi and his Valkyrie bride, the tragic tale of Sigurd and Byrnhild’s doomed love, and the terrible drama of Gudrun and her children. Many of the poems pre-date the conversion of Scandinavia to Christianity and give us a glimpse of the pagan beliefs of the North.
This recording is of Carolyne Larrington’s revised translation (OUP) and is read by the accomplished actor Gunnar Cauthery (himself of Icelandic heritage).
Duration - 8h 3m.
Author - Anonymous.
Narrator - Gunnar Cauthery.
Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.
Location:
United States
Description:
The Poetic Edda is the most important collection of Norse-Icelandic mythological and heroic poetry, covering the creation of the world and the coming of Ragnarok, The Doom of the Gods. The mythological poems are an exploration of the wisdom of gods and giants, and tell of the adventures of the god Thor, against hostile giants, and rivalries amongst the gods. In the heroic poems we hear of the exploits of Helgi and his Valkyrie bride, the tragic tale of Sigurd and Byrnhild’s doomed love, and the terrible drama of Gudrun and her children. Many of the poems pre-date the conversion of Scandinavia to Christianity and give us a glimpse of the pagan beliefs of the North. This recording is of Carolyne Larrington’s revised translation (OUP) and is read by the accomplished actor Gunnar Cauthery (himself of Icelandic heritage). Duration - 8h 3m. Author - Anonymous. Narrator - Gunnar Cauthery. Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:12
Chapter 1
Duration:00:20:31
Chapter 2
Duration:00:39:02
Chapter 3
Duration:00:16:05
Chapter 4
Duration:00:19:44
Chapter 5
Duration:00:11:49
Chapter 6
Duration:00:13:06
Chapter 7
Duration:00:10:08
Chapter 8
Duration:00:20:08
Chapter 9
Duration:00:08:31
Chapter 10
Duration:00:13:00
Chapter 11
Duration:00:08:59
Chapter 12
Duration:00:15:04
Chapter 13
Duration:00:16:50
Chapter 14
Duration:00:21:47
Chapter 15
Duration:00:13:14
Chapter 16
Duration:00:11:10
Chapter 17
Duration:00:14:06
Chapter 18
Duration:00:13:20
Chapter 19
Duration:00:05:39
Chapter 20
Duration:00:07:44
Chapter 21
Duration:00:16:48
Chapter 22
Duration:00:04:28
Chapter 23
Duration:00:02:15
Chapter 24
Duration:00:10:42
Chapter 25
Duration:00:03:26
Chapter 26
Duration:00:07:39
Chapter 27
Duration:00:13:25
Chapter 28
Duration:00:29:43
Chapter 29
Duration:00:06:45
Chapter 30
Duration:00:08:27
Chapter 31
Duration:00:04:33
Chapter 32
Duration:00:12:43
Chapter 33
Duration:00:13:48
Chapter 34
Duration:00:06:30
Chapter 35
Duration:00:04:52
Chapter 36
Duration:00:13:18
Chapter 37
Duration:00:09:04
Appendix
Duration:00:15:10