Note, that "Beowulf" could possibly predate the Eddas by 500 years (circa 600 A.C.E., during the time of the pagan Saxons) and is still focusing on a Danish hero as a great warrior. Yes, Christian meddling can get a little irksome, like the first time I read "Beowulf" and came across the mention of Cain as the origin of the first two monsters he faces. It is possible that we are actually seeing regional variations of the myth in these two forms. Baldur is a passive, almost 'Christ-like' figure, with Snorri, whereas Saxo depicts him as a warrior who faces the others in combat. The Prose Edda by Snorri Sturluson 13,224 ratings, 4.16 average rating, 693 reviews Open Preview The Prose Edda Quotes Showing 1-30 of 30 And now, if you have anything more to ask, I can't think how you can manage it, for I've never heard anyone tell more of the story of the world. 22, 1241, Reykjaholt), Icelandic poet, historian, and chieftain, author of the Prose Edda and the Heimskringla. Look at the variations in Baldur's Characterizations. Septem(aged 62) Iceland Subjects Of Study: Germanic religion and mythology See all related content Snorri Sturluson, (born 1179, Hvammur, Icelanddied Sept. As such, if you read Saxo Grammaticus's (euhemerized) telling of the story, you are getting the Danish Version. I feel like I should mention That, with both the Poetic and Prose Edda, there is speculation that you are getting a look into the Norwegian (Icelandic) versions of at least the story of Loki's betrayal and Baldur's death.
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