Haukur Þorgeirsson

Haukur Þorgeirsson is a linguist and research professor at the Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies. He has extensively studied the history and significance of the Trektarbók manuscript, one of the oldest texts of the Snorra-Edda, which recently returned to Iceland after nearly four centuries abroad. Haukur emphasizes the manuscript's importance as a valuable resource for understanding medieval scholarship in Iceland and the evolution of the Edda texts, showcasing the enduring interest in Icelandic manuscripts both domestically and internationally.