Nordic Mythology Podcast
Have you ever wondered "What is a Viking?", "Were Vikings tattooed?" or "Did they ever REALLY use the Blood Eagle? If so, then this is the right podcast for YOU. In this podcast, follow along Daniel Farrand's (Owner of Horns of Odin) journey as he tries to make sense of the complex history of the Viking Age and Nordic Mythology, through easy to digest, funny, natural (and often very honest) conversations. Daniel is joined by Co-Host (and in house archaeologist) Margrethe Havgar, as the pair are joined by a host of guests; which include world leading scholars and Viking Age creators, to world renowned musicians and movie stars. So, if you've ever asked "Were Runes used for magic?" or "is Thor REALLY the only person who can lift his hammer?". We'll definitely have an episode on it But be prepared to be told, "It's Complicated." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this week's episode, Dan and Mags are joined by Dr. Basil Arnould Price, an Assistant Professor of Queer and Medieval Literature, to discuss the history of transgenderism, gender identity, and queer acceptance in the Medieval period.
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In this week's episode, Dan and Mags team up with Richard Wakeman to combine their knowledge to determine what is fact and what is fiction in Viking history and archaeology.
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In this week's episode, Dan and Mags catch up with Hamish Lamley as we revisit the topics of the Picts and how their culture evolved to become part of Scotland's cultural heritage.
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In this week's episode, Dan and Mags are joined by Tom Cox as he tells us all about the history and production process of making maille armour.
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In this week's episode, Dan is re-joined by Tom Robinson and Phil McEwan to talk all about their independent Viking group Blodorn Englar.
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In this week's episode, Dan catches up with returning guest Raurigh Dale to discuss the modern interpretations of Viking warriors and why Dan refers to them as the Deadpool of history.
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In this week's episode, Dan interviews Ross Downing, a researcher and author, to talk about how many far-right organisations and harmful ideologies have adopted many aspects of Viking culture.
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In this week's episode, Dan and Mags dive into the most complex question that is at the centre of all good mythology: What is a God?
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In this week's episode, Dan and Margrethe interview Rúnahild, a musical artist who explores their own spiritual connection to nature through her music.
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In this week's episode, Dan and Margrethe catch up with Rebeca Franco Valle to talk about various artefacts featuring Viking art and the meanings behind their symbols.
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In this episode, Dan, Mags, and Clare investigate the world of amateur literature this week as they read through The Skuldner.
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In this week's episode, Dan and Margrethe sit down with Arngrimur Vidalin to examine the controversial records of Blåmenn and how people of colour were depicted in ancient texts.
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In this week's episode, Dan and Margrethe are re-joined by Emma Thompson, along with Brad Marshall, to go over their studies in Scandinavian Burials and their differences in location, periods, and age of the deceased.
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In this week's episode, Dan and Margrethe answer both personal and Viking questions that were submitted by our wonderful listeners.
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In this week's episode, Dan and Margrethe chat with Nicole DeRushie to discuss her new book about her research into prehistoric textiles that have been preserved in bogs.
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In this week's episode, Dan is re-joined with Professor Howard Williams to look at the artefacts that tell the fantastical tale of Weland The Smith.
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In this week's episode, Dan and Margrethe sit down with Kim Diaz Hol, aka Den Unge Herr Holm, to share his love of art, rock music, and weirdly erotic folk tales.
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...In this week's episode, Dan and Margrethe speak with Eirik Westcoat to revisit his research into the Valknut and discuss if it truly means the Heart of the Slain.
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In this week's episode, Dan and Margrethe interview Adam Bierstedt about his work as a museum curator at the Museum of Danish America and their new exhibition on the Völva, the Viking Sorceress.
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In this week's episode, Dan and Margrethe sit down with Chris Aston to talk about his carvings of god posts and pendants that are inspired by various mythologies and cosmologies.
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