Völuspá (Prophecy of the Seeress) is the first and best known poem of the Poetic Edda. It tells the story of the creation of the world and its coming end related by a völva or seeress addressing Odin. It is one of the most important primary sources for the study of Norse mythology.
Most of what I have read on the ancient cycles are from Ireland, the Tain Bo Cooligh, and some Scottish writings on my clans patron goddess, Scathach, the Queen of Shadows who trained cuchulain in the warrior arts. She was an historic person. Here castle’s remnants still exist on the Isle of Skye, ,called Dunscaith. I really enjoy reading the Norse mythology, but my reading of it has been spotty.
If you get a chance to see the movie LOKI, its very well done.I am sure you would enjoy it immensely from what you have said.