The Edda is a collection of Old Norse poems and stories from Iceland, written in the 13th century. It is considered one of the most important sources of information about Norse mythology and culture. The Edda is divided into two parts: the Poetic Edda and the Prose Edda. The Poetic Edda contains a collection of mythological and heroic poems, while the Prose Edda is a handbook for skaldic poetry. Both parts of the Edda are important sources of information about the beliefs and customs of the ancient Norse people.