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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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Snorri Sturluson (1179 – 1241) was an Icelandic politician, poet and historian. Among his works is the Heimskringla, a history of the Norwegian kings.
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 Prose Edda,[1] published around the year 1220,[2] in what was already a post-Christian Scandinavia. Notable stories within are of Borr, son of Búri,[1] and of the Nine Realms.[3] 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.[4]
Heimskringla
Nearly a decade later, Snorri wrote and had published, the Heimskringla, which was a detailed history and chronology of Norwegian kings,[5] from their mythical beginnings until the reign of Magnus V of Norway.[6]
Legacy
During the early 16th century, the Assassin Ezio Auditore da Firenze bought a copy of this book from a book shop in Constantinople.[5]
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.[1]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Revelations (first mentioned)
- Echoes of History (mentioned only)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Echoes of History: Ragnarök – Episode 1: The Birth of the Universe
- ↑
Prose Edda on Wikipedia
- ↑ Echoes of History: Ragnarök – Episode 2: Nine Vast and Rich Realms
- ↑ Echoes of History: Ragnarök – Episode 4: Loki, the Fun God turned Murderous Pariah
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Assassin's Creed: Revelations
- ↑ Heimskringla on Wikipedia