eddic

/ˈɛdɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

of or pertaining to the Eddic poetry, an Old Norse heroic poetry genre.

“The scholar specialized in Eddic poetry, a unique style of ancient Scandinavian literature.”

2. noun

a poem or verse in Eddic style.

“The poet wrote a beautiful Eddic poem about the legend of Sigurd.”

Synonyms

  • Norse
  • Scandinavian

Antonyms

  • Classical
  • Latin