Associations to the word «Edda»

Wiktionary

EDDA, proper noun. A collection of Old Norse poems and tales from two medieval manuscripts found in Iceland.

Dictionary definition

EDDA, noun. Tropical starchy tuberous root.
EDDA, noun. Either of two distinct works in Old Icelandic dating from the late 13th century and consisting of 34 mythological and heroic ballads composed between 800 and 1200; the primary source for Scandinavian mythology.

Wise words

One merit of poetry few persons will deny: it says more and in fewer words than prose.
Voltaire