Völuspá

The first poem of the Poetic Edda , Völuspá , the ‘Prophecy of the Völva,’ is a masterwork of mythological allusion and storytelling which portrays the fate of both Men and Gods alike from the time of creation until Ragnarök, when the world is consumed by flame only to be born anew. As the visions of an ancient Seeress, this poem presents the audience with scenes from throughout the mythological epic, alluding to figures and events seen in other works. Composed during a time when the old Norse religion was still a living practice, this poem gives unparalleled insight into the ancient Germanic religion, its cosmology, eschatology, and mythic history. This edition includes the following: Facing text translations of both surviving manuscripts of Völuspá. Etymological analysis of names and terms . Comparative analysis tying the various figures and events in this poem to the rest of the mythology. 11 essays on Norse cosmology, key figures, and terms in the mythological epic. —- ISBN: 9798856442433