The monument, usually called the "Younger Edda," was written by the Icelandic scientist, poet and politician Snorri Sturluson in 1222-1225. in Iceland. Snorri Sturluson is the most famous of the Icelanders. However, the significance of "Younger Edda" is not only that it is one of the works of the most famous of Icelanders. In the treasury of world literature, "Younger Edda" is the only work of its kind. No other work has found such a complete reflection of mythology, which not only all Scandinavian peoples, but also all peoples who speak Germanic languages ​ ​ consider their most valuable cultural, historical and artistic heritage. Therefore, "Younger Edda," along with "Older Edda," a collection of Old Icelandic songs about gods and heroes, enjoys unfading fame throughout the German world.