What is another word for poetic edda?

Pronunciation: [pə͡ʊˈɛtɪk ˈɛdə] (IPA)

The Poetic Edda is a collection of Old Norse poems that were passed down orally through generations. It is also known as the Elder Edda and is considered one of the most important sources for Norse mythology. There are several synonyms or alternative names for the Poetic Edda, including the Elder or Eldermost Edda, the Saemundar Edda, and the Edda of Saemund Sigfusson. Another name for the Poetic Edda is simply the Edda, as it was the first known book to bear this name. Regardless of its title, the Poetic Edda remains a cornerstone of Norse mythology and culture.

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What are the hypernyms for Poetic edda?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
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    Norse Mythology, old norse literature, Germanic literature, Icelandic literature, Northern European literature, Skaldic literature, Viking literature.

Related words: edda poems, edda saga, edda verse, edda reborn

Semantically related words/phrases: what is the edda, old norse mythology, norse gods

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