Skáldskaparmál

Skáldskaparmál is a section of Norse mythology in the Prose Edda that explores the art of poetry, especially skaldic poetry. It acts as a guide to poetic rhetoric, explaining how poets use metaphor, symbolism, and specific phrases—known as kennings—to craft vivid and evocative descriptions of gods, heroes, and natural elements. The text includes mythological stories and examples illustrating these poetic devices, serving both as a poetic manual and a mythological work that deepens understanding of Norse poetic tradition and the divine world.