File:Hurstwic- The Poetic Edda

One in a series of presentations for the Hurstwic Heathen Study Group, an organization that meets monthly for informal presentations and discussions on topics of interest to heathens and to anyone with a passion for Norse-related topics.

The poems of the Poetic Edda form the basis for the Norse myths. The poems teach us the heroic ideal of the north. They tell entertaining stories. They teach us knowledge and ancient wisdom, at least some of which is told in Óðin’s own words. In this presentation, Dr. William R. Short, manager of Hurstwic, gives you a guided tour of the Poetic Edda: what it is; how it came to be; how it was preserved; and what it teaches us.

Learn more about the Hurstwic Heathen Study group here: http://www.hurstwic.com/training/classes/heathen/index.htm and about the Hurstwic Old Norse Boot Camp: http://www.hurstwic.com/training/classes/old_norse.htm