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Codex Upsaliensis (Snorra Edda)

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Codex Upsaliensis, catalogued as DG 11 at Uppsala University Library, is a 14th-century Icelandic manuscript containing a version of Snorri Sturluson's Edda. It is one of the principal medieval witnesses to the work, alongside the Codex Regius, Codex Wormianus, and Codex Trajectinus. Its arrangement, wording, and distinctive variant readings make it important for studying the transmission of Old Norse mythology and poetics.

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What is the Codex Upsaliensis?

The Codex Upsaliensis is a 14th-century Icelandic manuscript that contains a version of Snorri Sturluson's Prose Edda. It is currently catalogued as DG 11 and held at the Uppsala University Library in Sweden.

Who wrote the text found in the Codex Upsaliensis?

The manuscript contains the text of the Edda, which was originally written by the Icelandic scholar and historian Snorri Sturluson in the 13th century. The Codex itself is a later copy of his original work.

Why is the Codex Upsaliensis important to historians?

It is one of the four principal medieval manuscripts that preserve the Prose Edda, alongside the Codex Regius, Codex Wormianus, and Codex Trajectinus. It provides crucial textual variations and insights into Norse mythology.

Does the Codex Upsaliensis contain the exact same text as other Eddic manuscripts?

No, the version of the text in Codex Upsaliensis contains slight differences and variations compared to the other medieval manuscripts. Notably, it has a different prologue and structural quirks that scholars study closely.

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