Ranked #1
Introduction to the Northern Myths Podcast
Introduction to the Northern Myths Podcast
This is the Northern Myths Podcast, an archetypal exploration of the myths and legends of Northern Europe, including Nor... Read more
15 Jul 2020
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37mins
Ranked #2
The Voluspa Part 3 - Stanzas 45-63 - Ragnarok, the Twilight of the Gods and the Death of Odin from the Poetic Edda of Norse Mythology
The Voluspa Part 3 - Stanzas 45-63 - Ragnarok, the Twilight of the Gods and the Death of Odin from the Poetic Edda of Norse Mythology
We conclude our series on the Voluspa. We read about Ragnarok, the Twilight of the Gods, their Doom, the Death of Odin, ... Read more
26 Feb 2018
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2hr 44mins
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The Havamal Part 1 - Stanzas 1-27 - The Book of Viking Wisdom Attributed to Odin from the Poetic Edda of Norse Mythology
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We begin our series on the Havamal, the book of wisdom attributed to Odin. We read about hospitality, humility, moderati... Read more
11 Mar 2018
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2hr 16mins
Ranked #4
Havamal Part 6 - Stanzas 138-164 - Odin Sacrifices Himself on the World Tree to Win the Runes
Havamal Part 6 - Stanzas 138-164 - Odin Sacrifices Himself on the World Tree to Win the Runes
We conclude our series on the Havamal and we cover one of the most important stories of Norse Mythology: Odin's sacrific... Read more
13 Oct 2018
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2hr 51mins
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Interview with Dr. Jackson Crawford, Professor of Old Norse and Norse Mythology and Translator of the Poetic Edda
Interview with Dr. Jackson Crawford, Professor of Old Norse and Norse Mythology and Translator of the Poetic Edda
We welcome Dr. Jackson Crawford to the show. Dr. Crawford teaches courses about Old Norse, Norse Mythology, and the Viki... Read more
6 Oct 2018
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1hr 17mins
Ranked #6
Harbardsljod - The Taunting of Thor By Odin from the Poetic Edda of Norse Mythology
Harbardsljod - The Taunting of Thor By Odin from the Poetic Edda of Norse Mythology
In Harbardsljod, we read about Odin taunting Thor in a poem that compares their personalities. Thor is noble and orderly... Read more
11 Aug 2018
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3hr
Ranked #7
Interview with Einar Selvik of Wardruna
Interview with Einar Selvik of Wardruna
We are joined by Einar Selvik of Norwegian band Wardruna! We discuss the influences behind Einar's music, the way he bri... Read more
10 Nov 2018
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45mins
Ranked #8
Vafthrudnismal - Odin Travels to Jotunheim for a Deadly Battle of Wits with the All-Wise Giant Vafthrudnir
Vafthrudnismal - Odin Travels to Jotunheim for a Deadly Battle of Wits with the All-Wise Giant Vafthrudnir
We continue our series on the Poetic Edda with Vafthrudnismal. Odin travels to Jotunheim for a deadly battle of wits wit... Read more
31 Mar 2018
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3hr 1min
Ranked #9
Interview with Jocko Willink and Leif Babin, Authors of the Dichotomy of Leadership and Extreme Ownership
Interview with Jocko Willink and Leif Babin, Authors of the Dichotomy of Leadership and Extreme Ownership
The Northern Myths Podcast is honoured to welcome Jocko Willink and Leif Babin onto the podcast to discuss their new boo... Read more
29 Sep 2018
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Kalevala Runo 4 - The Fate of Aino
Kalevala Runo 4 - The Fate of Aino
In Kalevala Runo 4 we read about the Fate of Aino, who was promised to marry Väinämöinen by her brother Joukahainen. Thi... Read more
27 Oct 2018
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2hr 45mins
Ranked #11
The Havamal Part 2 - Stanzas 28-56 - Odin's Book of Wisdom Continues from the Poetic Edda of Norse Mythology
The Havamal Part 2 - Stanzas 28-56 - Odin's Book of Wisdom Continues from the Poetic Edda of Norse Mythology
We continue our series on the Havamal, the book of wisdom attributed to Odin. We read about friendship, charity, and the... Read more
14 Apr 2018
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2hr 35mins
Ranked #12
The Havamal Part 5 - Stanzas 111-137 - Words for Loddfafnir from the Poetic Edda of Norse Mythology
The Havamal Part 5 - Stanzas 111-137 - Words for Loddfafnir from the Poetic Edda of Norse Mythology
We cover the 3rd major section of the Havamal, the Words of Loddfafnir. This section is presented as Odin telling a youn... Read more
25 Aug 2018
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2hr 53mins
Ranked #13
Kalevala Runo 3 - Väinämöinen and Joukahainen
Kalevala Runo 3 - Väinämöinen and Joukahainen
We read about the battle between Väinämöinen, the old and steadfast eternal bard, and Joukahainen, a young man from Pohj... Read more
1 Sep 2018
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2hr 45mins
Ranked #14
Grimnismal Part 1 - Odin and Frigg Compete for Influence and Odin Reveals Wisdom in Exchange for a Drink of Mead from the Poetic Edda of Norse Mythology
Grimnismal Part 1 - Odin and Frigg Compete for Influence and Odin Reveals Wisdom in Exchange for a Drink of Mead from the Poetic Edda of Norse Mythology
In this episode we begin Grimnismal, where Odin and Frigg compete for influence and Odin reveals wisdom in exchange for ... Read more
28 Apr 2018
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2hr 33mins
Ranked #15
The Havamal Part 4 - Stanzas 84-110 - Odin's Love Poem from the Poetic Edda of Norse Mythology
The Havamal Part 4 - Stanzas 84-110 - Odin's Love Poem from the Poetic Edda of Norse Mythology
We continue our series on the Havamal with the section known as Odin's Love Poem. Hear Odin's wisdom about love and the ... Read more
7 Jul 2018
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2hr 33mins
Ranked #16
Kalevala Runo 1 Part 1 - Introduction to the Kalevala, the Epic National Poem of Finland
Kalevala Runo 1 Part 1 - Introduction to the Kalevala, the Epic National Poem of Finland
We begin our exploration of the Kalevala, the epic national poem of Finland. Hear our introduction to this amazing poem,... Read more
2 Jun 2018
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2hr 8mins
Ranked #17
Kalevala Runo 2 - Väinämöinen's Sowing
Kalevala Runo 2 - Väinämöinen's Sowing
In Runo 2 of the Kalevala we follow Väinämöinen from landing in a barren country to sowing fields with Barley. We meet f... Read more
21 Jul 2018
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2hr 44mins
Ranked #18
Grimnismal Part 2 - Odin Reveals Wisdom about Valhalla and Yggdrasil, and Reveals His Many Names from the Poetic Edda of Norse Mythology
Grimnismal Part 2 - Odin Reveals Wisdom about Valhalla and Yggdrasil, and Reveals His Many Names from the Poetic Edda of Norse Mythology
In the dramatic finale to Grimnismal, Odin reveals some of his deepest wisdom of life and the world. Hear more about Val... Read more
12 May 2018
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3hr 19mins
Ranked #19
Thrymskvida - The Lay of Thrym or the Theft of Mjolnir from the Poetic Edda of Norse Mythology
Thrymskvida - The Lay of Thrym or the Theft of Mjolnir from the Poetic Edda of Norse Mythology
This humorous story involves Thor, Loki, and Freya retrieving a stolen Mjolnir, the hammer of Thor, from the giant Thrym... Read more
19 Dec 2018
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1hr 35mins
Ranked #20
Interview with Professor Carolyne Larrington
Interview with Professor Carolyne Larrington
We are joined by Dr. Carolyne Larrington, Professor of Medieval European Literature at Oxford University. She has author... Read more
4 Aug 2018
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1hr 19mins
