Prose Edda Books in Order
13th-century Norse work of literature written in Iceland
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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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 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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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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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.