The term 'Edda' is used to refer to two Icelandic manuscripts written in the 13th century. These manuscripts contain a collection of Norse myths and legends, which are collectively known as the Poetic Edda and the Prose Edda. The Poetic Edda is a collection of anonymous poems, while the Prose Edda is a handbook for skaldic poetry written by the Icelandic scholar Snorri Sturluson. Together, these two manuscripts provide a comprehensive overview of Scandinavian mythology.