eddaic

/ˈɛdəɪɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the Poetic Edda, an Old Norse epic poem

“The eddaic poem described the Norse gods and their mythological stories.”

2. noun

a poem or verse in the style of the Poetic Edda

“The poet wrote an eddaic poem about love and loss.”

Synonyms

  • epic
  • norse
  • old_norse
  • poetic

Antonyms

  • contemporary
  • modern