The Aldasaga Podcast
The Aldasaga podcast is a discussion of Old Norse language and literature. The 2013 podcast series explores the Norse Legendary Sagas: Völsunga Saga, the Saga of Hrólf Kraki, and the Saga of King Heiðrek the Wise.
Episodes
Episode 1 of the 2013 series on the Old Norse Legendary Sagas. Story overview of Völsunga Saga chapters 1-6, and feature presentation on the Sigurð Stones of Sweden and the Sigurð Portal of the Hylestad Stave Church of Norway. Please find more about this podcast at www.aldasaga.com.
Episode 17 of the 2012 series on J.R.R. Tolkien and the Old Norse influences on his work, discussing the story of The Hobbit as a path to the Norse Sagas by which it is influenced, as well as an interview with featured guest Tom Shippey discussing comparative philology as a shaping force in Tolkien's work. Please find more about this podcast at www.aldasaga.com.
Episode 16 of the 2012 series on J.R.R. Tolkien and the Old Norse influences on his work, discussing video games and film as media for telling stories, and Lord of the Rings Online in particular in an interview with featured guest Alberos Irelander of the LotroCast podcast. Please find more about this podcast at www.aldasaga.comPlease find more about this podcast at www.aldasaga.com
Episode 15 of the 2012 series on J.R.R. Tolkien and the Old Norse influences on his work, discussing the weapons of Tolkien and the Norse sagas, and the ancient craft of swordcrafting with graphic artist and swordsmith David DelaGardelle of Cedarlore Forge. Please find more about this podcast at www.aldasaga.com
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