The Home of the Eddic Poems (Classic Reprint): With Especial Reference to the Helgi-Lays: With Especial Reference to the Helgi-Lays (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A scholarly edition of the Helgi-Lays within the Elder Edda, with new context on Old Norse mythology and thorough translator’s notes.

This edition presents the Helgi-Lays with extensive scholarly apparatus, including an introduction that places the poems in the wider world of Norse myth and related literature. It features translations, translator’s notes, and a new introduction concerning Old Norse mythology, making it a valuable resource for students and readers of medieval literature.

Note: The volume collects essays, apparatus, and discussion that trace the lays to broader mythic traditions, alongside comparisons with related Norse, Irish, and Anglo-Saxon material. It is designed for careful study and reference, not just casual reading.

• New introductory material that frames Old Norse mythology and the Helgi-Lays in a broader context


• Translator’s preface and scholarly apparatus that aid study and comparison


• Analyses of the Helgi-Lays’ relation to other ancient poems and myths


• Appendices, indices, and cross-references to support deeper research

Ideal for readers of Norse mythology, medieval literature, and scholarly study.

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