Welcome to CHAPTER 14 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.
In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. Every five chapters, I recap the key plot points and provide some insight into the myths I’ve referenced in the book as well as some of the creative choices I’ve made along the way.
Chapter 11: Loki conversed with himself beside the Franangr. He’s up to something with Ygg’s return — Odin’s return — has potentially disrupted.
Chapter 12: Hodr sat and conversed with a woman named Alara; they appear to be in an intimate relationship.
Chapter 13: Vidar and his war band were attacked by the Jotunn. Vidar used magic — seidr — taught to him by his father.
In this chapter we’re back with Odin. When we last left him, he was getting ready to ride out to Vidar’s aid.
Sources used during the Havamal discussion:
The Kodratoff translation: https://www.academia.edu/40325801/H%C3%A1vam%C3%A1l_English_translation
The Carolyne Larrington and Jackson Crawford translations are both available on Amazon and with other booksellers.
Please visit the podcast's public site for the episode transcript, which includes the entire chapter. Please review and/or share the show -- it is a huge help! And, please feel free to contact me: mattbishopwrites (at) gmail (dot) com.
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