Skáldskaparmál

The "Language of Poetry", Snorri Sturluson's handbook of poetic names and the myths behind them.

Core Characteristics

The second part of the Prose Edda, teaching the kenningar — the compact metaphors of skaldic verse.
Retells the myths a poet must know: the mead of poetry, Thor's duel with Hrungnir, the treasure of the dwarfs.
Lists the heiti and kennings for gods, heroes, beasts and things in long structured catalogues.