Prose Edda Books in Order

13th-century Norse work of literature written in Iceland

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Prologue

    Year unknown · Snorri Sturluson

    The Prologue is the opening section of the Prose Edda, a literary work by Snorri Sturluson. It presents a euhemerized version of Norse mythology,…

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    Gylfaginning

    1220 · Snorri Sturluson

    Gylfaginning is the first major section of the 13th-century Prose Edda, following the Prologue. It is presented as a dialogue between a Swedish king…

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  3. Skáldskaparmál

    1220 · Snorri Sturluson

    Skáldskaparmál is the second part of the Prose Edda, a work compiled by Snorri Sturluson. It is structured as a dialogue between Ægir, the sea god,…

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  4. Háttatal

    1220 · Snorri Sturluson

    The Háttatal is the final section of the Prose Edda, a work by the Icelandic poet, politician, and historian Snorri Sturluson. It focuses on Old…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Prose Edda books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “Prologue”. Start with “Prologue.”

How many books are in the Prose Edda series?

We list 4 books by Snorri Sturluson , published in 1220.

Where can I buy the Prose Edda books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.