Snorri Sturluson - Revision history

imported>Soranin at 14:00, 24 December 2025

2025-12-24T14:00:06Z

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	===''Heimskringla''===		===''Heimskringla''===
	Nearly a decade later, Snorri wrote and had published, the ''Heimskringla'', which was a detailed history and chronology of Norwegian kings,<ref name="ACR"/> from their mythical beginnings until the reign of {{Wiki\|Magnus V of Norway}}.<ref>{{WP\|Heimskringla}}</ref>		Nearly a decade later, Snorri wrote and had published, the ''Heimskringla'', which was a detailed history and chronology of Norwegian kings,<ref name="ACR"/> from their mythical beginnings until the reign of {{Wiki\|Magnus Erlingsson\|Magnus V of Norway}}.<ref>{{WP\|Heimskringla}}</ref>

	===Legacy===		===Legacy===

imported>Darman36: Can now add links

2025-07-01T20:56:29Z

Can now add links

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	==Biography==		==Biography==
	===''Prose Edda''===		===''Prose Edda''===
	Inspired by the {{Wiki\|saga}}s and legends of [[Norse mythology\|Norse myth]] passed on through word of mouth. Snorri decided to document the best chronological account of every story he had heard. This idea would later materialize as his ''{{Wiki\|Prose Edda}}'',<ref name="EoH R Ep1">''[[Echoes of History]] – Ragnarök'' – The Birth of the Universe</ref> published around the year 1220,<ref>{{WP\|Prose Edda}}</ref> in what was already a post-[[Christianity\|Christian]] [[Scandinavia]]. Notable stories within are of [[Borr]], son of [[Búri]],<ref name="EoH R Ep1"/> and of the [[Nine Realms]].<ref name="EoH R Ep2">''[[Echoes of History]] – Ragnarök'' – Nine Vast and Rich Realms</ref> The story of [[Baldr]], was also conflated with and combined with the story of [[Jesus of Nazareth]], taking in the Christian influences of Snorri's time.<ref name="EoH R Ep4">''[[Echoes of History]] – Ragnarök'' – Loki, the Fun God turned Murderous Pariah</ref>		Inspired by the {{Wiki\|saga}}s and legends of [[Norse mythology\|Norse myth]] passed on through word of mouth. Snorri decided to document the best chronological account of every story he had heard. This idea would later materialize as his ''{{Wiki\|Prose Edda}}'',<ref name="EoH R Ep1">''[[Echoes of History]] – [[Ragnarök (Echoes of History)\|Ragnarök]]'' – [[The Birth of the Universe]]</ref> published around the year 1220,<ref>{{WP\|Prose Edda}}</ref> in what was already a post-[[Christianity\|Christian]] [[Scandinavia]]. Notable stories within are of [[Borr]], son of [[Búri]],<ref name="EoH R Ep1"/> and of the [[Nine Realms]].<ref name="EoH R Ep2">''[[Echoes of History]] – Ragnarök'' – [[Nine Vast and Rich Realms]]</ref> The story of [[Baldr]], was also conflated with and combined with the story of [[Jesus of Nazareth]], taking in the Christian {{Wiki\|Christianization of Scandinavia\|influences}} of Snorri's time.<ref name="EoH R Ep4">''[[Echoes of History]] – Ragnarök'' – [[Loki, the Fun God turned Murderous Pariah]]</ref>

	===''Heimskringla''===		===''Heimskringla''===
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	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' {{1stm}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' {{1stm}}
	*''[[Echoes of History]] – Ragnarök'' {{Mo}}		*''[[Echoes of History]] – [[Ragnarök (Echoes of History)\|Ragnarök]]'' {{Mo}}

	==References==		==References==

imported>Lacrossedeamon: The cited source does not actually reflect the assertion. And either way this is AC pop history just like how they attribute the Heimskringla to Snorri even though that is equally as tenuous.

2025-05-25T04:26:34Z

The cited source does not actually reflect the assertion. And either way this is AC pop history just like how they attribute the Heimskringla to Snorri even though that is equally as tenuous.

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	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
	In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Forgotten Myths]]'', a tie-in comic for the 2020 game ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'', an unnamed Christian scholar recording Norse myths appears in short snippets of issues [[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Forgotten Myths 2\|#2]] and [[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Forgotten Myths 3\|#3]]. ~~While it~~ is possible that he is meant to be Snorri Sturluson, ~~his~~ identity has ~~not~~ been officially confirmed.		In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Forgotten Myths]]'', a tie-in comic for the 2020 game ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'', an unnamed Christian scholar recording Norse myths appears in short snippets of issues [[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Forgotten Myths 2\|#2]] and [[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Forgotten Myths 3\|#3]]. It is possible that this scholar is meant to be Snorri Sturluson, although it is also possible it is meant to represent {{wiki\|Sæmundr fróði}} instead, but neither identity has been officially confirmed.

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==

imported>Darman36: Per Sæmundr's WP, he was once thought to be the Poetic Edda's editor/compiler, if not the author, but that is not accepted as of 2017.

2025-05-25T03:20:47Z

Per Sæmundr's WP, he was once thought to be the Poetic Edda's editor/compiler, if not the author, but that is not accepted as of 2017.

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	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
	In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Forgotten Myths]]'', a tie-in comic for the 2020 game ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'', an unnamed Christian scholar recording Norse myths appears in short snippets of issues [[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Forgotten Myths 2\|#2]] and [[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Forgotten Myths 3\|#3]]. It is possible that ~~this scholar~~ is meant to be Snorri Sturluson, ~~although it is also possible it is meant to represent {{wiki\|Sæmundr fróði}} instead~~.		In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Forgotten Myths]]'', a tie-in comic for the 2020 game ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'', an unnamed Christian scholar recording Norse myths appears in short snippets of issues [[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Forgotten Myths 2\|#2]] and [[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Forgotten Myths 3\|#3]]. While it is possible that he is meant to be Snorri Sturluson, his identity has not been officially confirmed.

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' {{1stm}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' {{1stm}}
	*''[[Echoes of History]]'' {{Mo}}		*''[[Echoes of History]] – Ragnarök'' {{Mo}}

	==References==		==References==

imported>Soranin: I agree with lacrosse that this is fair enough for a bts, especially cause the comic seems to lean on the character being someone we're meant to recognize in some manner

2025-05-25T01:47:14Z

I agree with lacrosse that this is fair enough for a bts, especially cause the comic seems to lean on the character being someone we're meant to recognize in some manner

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	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
	~~Snorri Sturluson might appear in person as an unnamed Christian scholar recording myths and stories in the~~ ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' tie in comic ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla ~~– Forgotten Myths~~]]'' ~~which functioned as a prequel to the~~ [[~~DLC~~]] ''[[~~Dawn of Ragnarök~~]]''. ~~Alternatively~~ that scholar ~~could~~ be {{wiki\|Sæmundr fróði}}.		In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Forgotten Myths]]'', a tie-in comic for the 2020 game ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'', an unnamed Christian scholar recording Norse myths appears in short snippets of issues [[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Forgotten Myths 2\|#2]] and [[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Forgotten Myths 3\|#3]]. It is possible that this scholar is meant to be Snorri Sturluson, although it is also possible it is meant to represent {{wiki\|Sæmundr fróði}} instead.

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==

imported>Lacrossedeamon: I know its not a confirmation, that's why there is no pic in the infobox, summary in the body, or entry in appearances; we can quibble over wording but this is substantial enough for a BTS mention

2025-05-25T01:33:35Z

I know its not a confirmation, that's why there is no pic in the infobox, summary in the body, or entry in appearances; we can quibble over wording but this is substantial enough for a BTS mention

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	By the modern era, Snorri's works had become the foremost used source when referring to Norwegian history. Although deemed not the most scholarly or accurate, they were by far the most detailed.<ref name="EoH R Ep1"/>		By the modern era, Snorri's works had become the foremost used source when referring to Norwegian history. Although deemed not the most scholarly or accurate, they were by far the most detailed.<ref name="EoH R Ep1"/>

			==Behind the scenes==
			Snorri Sturluson might appear in person as an unnamed Christian scholar recording myths and stories in the ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' tie in comic ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Forgotten Myths]]'' which functioned as a prequel to the [[DLC]] ''[[Dawn of Ragnarök]]''. Alternatively that scholar could be {{wiki\|Sæmundr fróði}}.

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==

imported>Darman36: If it's only potential and still unconfirmed, then it's not confirmation of an appearance for either man

2025-05-24T14:40:21Z

If it's only potential and still unconfirmed, then it's not confirmation of an appearance for either man

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	{{Era\|Individuals}}{{WP-REAL}}		{{Era\|Individuals}}{{WP-REAL}}
	{{Character Infobox		{{Character Infobox
	\|name = Snorri Sturluson		\|name=Snorri Sturluson
	\|native =		\|native=
	\|image = Wiki noimage.jpg		\|image=Wiki noimage.jpg
	\|birth = 1179<br>{{Wiki\|Dalasýsla}}, [[Iceland\|Icelandic Commonwealth]]		\|birth=1179<br>{{Wiki\|Dalasýsla}}, [[Iceland\|Icelandic Commonwealth]]
	\|death = 23 September 1241 {{c\|aged 62}}<br>{{Wiki\|Reykholt, Western Iceland\|Reykholt}}, Icelandic Commonwealth		\|death=23 September 1241 {{c\|aged 62}}<br>{{Wiki\|Reykholt, Western Iceland\|Reykholt}}, Icelandic Commonwealth
	\|active =		\|active=
	\|species = [[Human]]		\|species=[[Human]]
	\|database =		\|database=
	\|affiliates = {{Wiki\|Sturlungar family clan\|Sturlungar}}		\|affiliates={{Wiki\|Sturlungar family clan\|Sturlungar}}
	}}		}}
	'''Snorri Sturluson''' (1179 – 1241) was an [[Iceland~~\|Icelandic~~]] politician, poet and historian. Among his works is the ''[[Heimskringla]]'', a history of the [[Norway\|Norwegian]] kings.		'''Snorri Sturluson''' (1179 – 1241) was an [[Iceland]]ic politician, poet, and historian. Among his works is the ''[[Heimskringla]]'', a history of the [[Norway\|Norwegian]] kings.

	==Biography==		==Biography==
	===''Prose Edda''===		===''Prose Edda''===
	Inspired by the ~~sagas~~ and legends of Norse myth passed on through word of mouth. Snorri decided to document the best chronological account of every story he'd heard. This idea would later materialize as his ''{{Wiki\|Prose Edda}}'',<ref name="EoH R Ep1">''[[Echoes of History~~\|Echoes of History: Ragnarök~~]]'' – ~~Episode 1:~~ The Birth of the Universe</ref> published around the year 1220,<ref>{{WP\|Prose Edda~~\|''Prose Edda''~~}}</ref> in what was already a post-Christian Scandinavia. Notable stories within are of [[Borr]], son of [[Búri]],<ref name="EoH R Ep1"/> and of the [[Nine Realms]].<ref name="EoH R Ep2">''[[Echoes of History~~\|Echoes of History: Ragnarök~~]]'' – ~~Episode 2:~~ Nine Vast and Rich Realms</ref> The story of [[Baldr]], was also conflated with and combined with the story of [[Jesus of Nazareth]], taking in the Christian influences of Snorri's time.<ref name="EoH R Ep4">''[[Echoes of History~~\|Echoes of History: Ragnarök~~]]'' – ~~Episode 4:~~ Loki, the Fun God turned Murderous Pariah</ref>		Inspired by the {{Wiki\|saga}}s and legends of [[Norse mythology\|Norse myth]] passed on through word of mouth. Snorri decided to document the best chronological account of every story he had heard. This idea would later materialize as his ''{{Wiki\|Prose Edda}}'',<ref name="EoH R Ep1">''[[Echoes of History]] – Ragnarök'' – The Birth of the Universe</ref> published around the year 1220,<ref>{{WP\|Prose Edda}}</ref> in what was already a post-[[Christianity\|Christian]] [[Scandinavia]]. Notable stories within are of [[Borr]], son of [[Búri]],<ref name="EoH R Ep1"/> and of the [[Nine Realms]].<ref name="EoH R Ep2">''[[Echoes of History]] – Ragnarök'' – Nine Vast and Rich Realms</ref> The story of [[Baldr]], was also conflated with and combined with the story of [[Jesus of Nazareth]], taking in the Christian influences of Snorri's time.<ref name="EoH R Ep4">''[[Echoes of History]] – Ragnarök'' – Loki, the Fun God turned Murderous Pariah</ref>

	===''Heimskringla''===		===''Heimskringla''===
	Nearly a decade later, Snorri wrote and had published, the ''Heimskringla'', which was a detailed history and chronology of Norwegian kings,<ref name="ACR"/> from their mythical beginnings until the reign of {{Wiki\|Magnus V of Norway}}.<ref>{{WP\|Heimskringla~~\|''Heimskringla''~~}}</ref>		Nearly a decade later, Snorri wrote and had published, the ''Heimskringla'', which was a detailed history and chronology of Norwegian kings,<ref name="ACR"/> from their mythical beginnings until the reign of {{Wiki\|Magnus V of Norway}}.<ref>{{WP\|Heimskringla}}</ref>

	===Legacy===		===Legacy===
	During the early 16th century, the [[~~Assassin~~]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] bought a copy of this book from a [[book shop]] in [[Constantinople]].<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>		During the early 16th century, the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassins]]' [[Mentor]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] bought a copy of this book from a [[book shop]] in [[Constantinople]].<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>

	By the modern era, Snorri's works had become the foremost used source when referring to Norwegian history. Although deemed not the most scholarly or accurate, they were by far the most detailed.<ref name="EoH R Ep1"/>		By the modern era, Snorri's works had become the foremost used source when referring to Norwegian history. Although deemed not the most scholarly or accurate, they were by far the most detailed.<ref name="EoH R Ep1"/>

	~~==Behind the scenes==~~
	Snorri Sturluson might appear in person as an unnamed Christian scholar recording myths and stories in the ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' tie in comic ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Forgotten Myths]]'' which functioned as a prequel to the [[DLC]] ''[[Dawn of Ragnarök]]''. Alternatively that scholar could be {{wiki\|Sæmundr fróði}}.

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==

imported>Lacrossedeamon: potential appearance in Forgotten Myths; shame we never got confirmation on this or the Arno cameo

2025-05-24T06:17:55Z

potential appearance in Forgotten Myths; shame we never got confirmation on this or the Arno cameo

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	By the modern era, Snorri's works had become the foremost used source when referring to Norwegian history. Although deemed not the most scholarly or accurate, they were by far the most detailed.<ref name="EoH R Ep1"/>		By the modern era, Snorri's works had become the foremost used source when referring to Norwegian history. Although deemed not the most scholarly or accurate, they were by far the most detailed.<ref name="EoH R Ep1"/>

			==Behind the scenes==
			Snorri Sturluson might appear in person as an unnamed Christian scholar recording myths and stories in the ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' tie in comic ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Forgotten Myths]]'' which functioned as a prequel to the [[DLC]] ''[[Dawn of Ragnarök]]''. Alternatively that scholar could be {{wiki\|Sæmundr fróði}}.

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==

imported>VilkaIsBack at 04:50, 17 January 2024

2024-01-17T04:50:53Z

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	'''Snorri Sturluson''' (1179 – 1241) was an [[Iceland\|Icelandic]] politician, poet and historian. Among his works is the ''[[Heimskringla]]'', a history of the [[Norway\|Norwegian]] kings.		'''Snorri Sturluson''' (1179 – 1241) was an [[Iceland\|Icelandic]] politician, poet and historian. Among his works is the ''[[Heimskringla]]'', a history of the [[Norway\|Norwegian]] kings.

	During the early 16th century, the [[Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] bought a copy of this book from a [[book shop]] in [[Constantinople]].		==Biography==
			===''Prose Edda''===
			Inspired by the sagas and legends of Norse myth passed on through word of mouth. Snorri decided to document the best chronological account of every story he'd heard. This idea would later materialize as his ''{{Wiki\|Prose Edda}}'',<ref name="EoH R Ep1">''[[Echoes of History\|Echoes of History: Ragnarök]]'' – Episode 1: The Birth of the Universe</ref> published around the year 1220,<ref>{{WP\|Prose Edda\|''Prose Edda''}}</ref> in what was already a post-Christian Scandinavia. Notable stories within are of [[Borr]], son of [[Búri]],<ref name="EoH R Ep1"/> and of the [[Nine Realms]].<ref name="EoH R Ep2">''[[Echoes of History\|Echoes of History: Ragnarök]]'' – Episode 2: Nine Vast and Rich Realms</ref> The story of [[Baldr]], was also conflated with and combined with the story of [[Jesus of Nazareth]], taking in the Christian influences of Snorri's time.<ref name="EoH R Ep4">''[[Echoes of History\|Echoes of History: Ragnarök]]'' – Episode 4: Loki, the Fun God turned Murderous Pariah</ref>

			===''Heimskringla''===
			Nearly a decade later, Snorri wrote and had published, the ''Heimskringla'', which was a detailed history and chronology of Norwegian kings,<ref name="ACR"/> from their mythical beginnings until the reign of {{Wiki\|Magnus V of Norway}}.<ref>{{WP\|Heimskringla\|''Heimskringla''}}</ref>

			===Legacy===
			During the early 16th century, the [[Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] bought a copy of this book from a [[book shop]] in [[Constantinople]].<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>

			By the modern era, Snorri's works had become the foremost used source when referring to Norwegian history. Although deemed not the most scholarly or accurate, they were by far the most detailed.<ref name="EoH R Ep1"/>

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
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	==References==		==References==
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''		{{Reflist}}
	{{DEFAULTSORT:Sturluson, Snorri}}		{{DEFAULTSORT:Sturluson, Snorri}}
	[[Category:1179 births]]		[[Category:1179 births]]

imported>Darman36 at 02:49, 17 January 2024

2024-01-17T02:49:37Z

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	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' {{Mo}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' {{1stm}}
			*''[[Echoes of History]]'' {{Mo}}

	==References==		==References==