The term Edda applies to Old Norse poetry and prose, both of which were written down in Iceland during the 13th century. They are our main sources of medieval Norse Mythology and skaldic tradition in Iceland. Some of the older poems included may predate the date of their recording by several centuries, establishing continuity with the Viking Age.
There are several theories concerning the origins of the word edda. One theory holds that it is identical to the word that seems to mean "great-grandmother". Another theory holds that edda derives from Old Norse óðr, "poetry." Wherever the term comes from, writing has been important for centuries, and here at Lansdowne we keep that tradition alive through our own poetry and prose.
There are several theories concerning the origins of the word edda. One theory holds that it is identical to the word that seems to mean "great-grandmother". Another theory holds that edda derives from Old Norse óðr, "poetry." Wherever the term comes from, writing has been important for centuries, and here at Lansdowne we keep that tradition alive through our own poetry and prose.