edda

/ˈɛdə/

Definitions

1. noun

an ancient Icelandic epic poem, or the medieval Icelandic poems collectively

“The Poetic Edda is a collection of Old Norse poetry.”

2. proper noun

The Poetic Edda, specifically

“The Edda is a treasure trove of ancient Norse mythology.”

Synonyms

  • epic
  • poem
  • saga

Antonyms

  • fiction
  • novel