Poetic Edda manuscripts

The Poetic Edda is a collection of Old Norse poems from medieval manuscript manuscripts, mainly written in the 13th century. These poems incorporate mythological stories, heroic legends, and cultural themes of the Norse people. The manuscripts are valuable historical sources, preserving ancient Icelandic oral traditions that provide insights into Norse gods, heroes, and beliefs. Most known today are found in a few key manuscripts, like the Codex Regius, which serve as the primary texts for studying Norse mythology and literature.