In this week's episode, Dan chats with the artist Eldulfr to discuss their craft, their pagan beliefs, and their personal philosophy behind DIY. ------------------------------------------------Follow Eldulfr on Instagram:@eldulfrFollow the Podcast on Instagram:@nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode, Dan sits down with Stine Sandnes to talk about heathen beliefs and how such beliefs were recorded in sagas and poems.------------------------------------------------Follow Stine on Instagram:@helheimenFollow the Podcast on Instagram:@nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode, Dan chats with the wonderful Kati Rán about her new Album and what it's like to collaborate when making music!------------------------------------------------Follow Kati on Instagram:@kati_ranFollow the Podcast on Instagram:@nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode, Dan chats with Margrethe Havgar once again to go over her discoveries made through reproducing the textiles and tapestries from the Oseberg Ship burial.Follow Margrethe on Instagram:@arkeomagsFollow the Podcast on Instagram:@nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode, Dan speaks with renowned Wrestlers Raymond and Sarah Rowe about their amazing stories and careers!Follow Raymond and Sarah on Instagram:@erik_wwe & @wwevalhallaFollow the Podcast on Instagram:@nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode, Dan talks with Annicke Shireen about her career in both Music Performance and Dressmaking.------------------------------------------------Follow Annicke on Instagram:@annickeshireenFollow the Podcast on Instagram:@nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode, Dan speaks with Fredrik Gregorius to go over how Old Norse religions have been used in different contexts ranging from eco-warriors to feminist activists.------------------------------------------------Follow the Podcast on Instagram:@nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode, Dan catches up with Jonas Lorentzen & Ed Gamester to talk all bout the most interesting moments of 2023 as we begin the new year.------------------------------------------------Follow Ed and Jonas on Instagram:@thustheguild @jonaslorentzenmusicFollow the Podcast on Instagram:@nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode, Dan sits down with Terry Gunnell in this festive episode all about Yule and its traditions.------------------------------------------------Follow the Podcast on Instagram:@nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode, Dan talks with Paul Mortimer about the metallic shmorgishborg that is the weapon of the Viking age.------------------------------------------------Follow the Podcast on Instagram: @nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode, Dan has a chat with Bob van Strijen to discuss his research into the works of controversial scholars and how their words have been used and changed throughout the decades.------------------------------------------------Follow Bob on Instagram:@norsefolxFollow the Podcast on Instagram:@nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode, Dan sits down with Howard Williams to discuss Hogback Stones, their meanings, and why they are so mysteriously fascinating.------------------------------------------------Follow Howard on Tiktok / X (Twitter):Archaeodeath / @howardmrwFollow the Podcast on Instagram:@nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com"Metalmania" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Support the show

 In this week's episode, Dan is joined by Zachary Melton to talk about the good and the bad sides of how the Viking Age is represented in US pop culture.------------------------------------------------Follow Zachary on Instagram and X(Twitter):@zackymountainFollow the Podcast on Instagram:@nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

In this week's episode, Dan is joined by Anders Winroth to discuss how the Viking kings of old converted from Paganism to Christianity and the trickle-down effects of such a change.------------------------------------------------Follow Anders on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/anders.winrothFollow the Podcast on Instagram:@nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode, Dan is joined by Margrethe Havgar to talk about the Oseberg Ship burial and the various art styles and artefacts that spawned from its discovery.------------------------------------------------Follow Margrethe on Instagram:@arkeomagsFollow the Podcast on Instagram:@nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode, Dan is joined by Liam Waters to discuss Tertiary spaces in Nordic Mythology, such as Valhalla, Asgard and more!------------------------------------------------Follow Liam on X (Twitter):@liamh2osFollow Rich on Instagram:@ofwolfandmanbookFollow the Podcast on Instagram:@nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit:https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode, Dan is joined by Rich Blackett for lycanthrope heavy discussion about wolf cults, the origins of the werewolf and even... werewhales? ------------------------------------------------Follow Rich on X (Twitter):@ofwolfanmanbookFollow Rich on Instagram:@ofwolfandmanbookFollow the Podcast on Instagram:@nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode, Dan is joined by Rebecca Merkelbach for spooky season! They get chatting about Draugrs, Trolls and all manor of Monsters in Norse Literature.------------------------------------------------Follow Rebecca on X (Twitter):@beccamerkelbachFollow the Podcast on Instagram:@nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode, Dan is joined by Gwendolyne Knight where they discuss the mysteries behind Medieval Scandinavian Witches and Witchcraft!------------------------------------------------Follow the Podcast on Instagram:@nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode, Dan is joined by Mathias Nordvig, Jameson Foster and Andrew Munz to discuss their all new Nordic Themed Musical!------------------------------------------------Follow them on Instagram:@tumbleweedcreativeartsFollow the Podcast on Instagram:@nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode, Dan and Jonas begin a new journey through Neil Gaiman's Norse Mythology and have some laughs in the process!------------------------------------------------Follow Jonas on Instagram:@jonaslorentzenmusic / @nebalamusicFollow the Podcast on Instagram:@nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode, Dan is joined by returning guest Julian Post-Melbye to talk more about Glacial Archaeology and the secrets within the ice!------------------------------------------------Follow Julian on Instagram:@secretsoftheiceFollow the Podcast on Instagram:@nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode, Dan is joined by Amina Otto to discuss the Viking presence in England, Mercia, Wessex and more!------------------------------------------------Follow the Podcast on Instagram:@nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode, Dan is joined by Genevieve Gornichec to talk about Fantasy novel writing in a Historical Viking setting.------------------------------------------------Follow Genevieve on Instagram:@gengornichecFollow the Podcast on Instagram:@nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

Watch the episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/VEtJuduCUEcIn this week's episode, Dan is joined by Jameson Foster to talk about Midgardsblot, music and all things Ethnomusicology.------------------------------------------------Follow Jameson on Youtube and Instagram:@nordicsoundchannel / @jamo.writ.largeFollow the Podcast on Instagram:@nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit:https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode, Dan is joined by Jonas Lau Markussen to discuss the intricacies of different styles of art in and around The Viking Age, and trying to replicate those in modern day.------------------------------------------------Follow the Podcast on Instagram:@nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode, Dan and Jonas continue the story of Gisli Sursson’s Saga and get up to their usual mischief in the process!------------------------------------------------Follow Jonas on Instagram:@jonaslorentzenmusic / @nebalamusicFollow the Podcast on Instagram:@nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode, Dan is joined by Jan Kozák to discuss the Nordic Myths and written stories of the past.------------------------------------------------Follow the Podcast on Instagram:@nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode, Dan is joined by good friend of the podcast Tim Nancarrow to talk about Sacrifice of all kinds and the rituals involved throughout history. Viewer/ Listener discretion is advised.------------------------------------------------Follow the Podcast on Instagram:@nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode, Dan is joined by Laurine Albris to discuss various Sacred Place-names and Odin place-names in Bornholm and beyond!------------------------------------------------Follow Laurine on Twitter:@LAlbrisVisit Laurine's website at:www.laurinealbris.comFollow the Podcast on Instagram:@nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode, Dan is joined by Tenaya Jorgensen as they dive into the details that define the Viking Age World.------------------------------------------------Visit Tenaya's website at:http://www.tenayajorgensen.comFollow the Podcast on Instagram:@nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode, Dan and Jonas continue the story of Gisli Sursson’s Saga and get up to their usual mischief in the process!------------------------------------------------Follow Jonas on Instagram:@jonaslorentzenmusic / @nebalamusicFollow the Podcast on Instagram:@nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode, Dan is joined by Craig Brooks AKA Saxon Forager to talk about all things cooking and foraging in modern day and the Viking age.------------------------------------------------Follow Craig on Instagram:@saxonforagerFollow the Podcast on Instagram:@nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode, Dan and Jonas catch up and chat about Nebala and their adventures over the past few months!------------------------------------------------Follow Jonas on Instagram:@jonaslorentzenmusic / @nebalamusicFollow the Podcast on Instagram:@nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode, Dan is joined by Ela Sefcikova to talk about all things Loki, and maybe uncover some of the misunderstood stories and truths about the "god of mischief"!------------------------------------------------Follow Ela on Twitter:@ElaSefcikovaFollow the Podcast on Instagram:@nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode, Dan is joined by returning guest Simon Nygaard to talk about Runic Poetry and it's inclusion in his music and significance throughout history.------------------------------------------------Follow Simon on Instagram:@smnnygaardFollow the Podcast on Instagram:@nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode, Dan is joined by Krister Vasshus and they talk about The Odin Bracteate and other runic inscriptions found in archeology.------------------------------------------------Follow Krister on Twitter:@KristerVasshusFollow the Podcast on Instagram:@nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode, Dan is joined by Katie Beard to discuss the Miniature weapons, amulets and other Symbols of power.------------------------------------------------Follow Katie on Instagram:@katielorenzbeardFollow the Podcast on Instagram:@nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode, Dan is joined by Felix Lummer to discuss some of the Norse Prose Sagas of Knights known as Riddarasǫgur.------------------------------------------------Follow Felix on Twitter:@viglundur3Follow the Podcast on Instagram:@nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode, Dan is joined by Margrethe Havgar to discuss the mysterious Gjellestad Ship burial. This episode also features an extended show and tell with photos from the dig and it's finds. (Courtesy of The Museum of Cultural History, Oslo)------------------------------------------------Follow Margrethe on Instagram:@arkeomagsFollow the Podcast on Instagram:@nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode, Dan is joined by Clare Mulley And Kjell Bråten to discuss their awesome upcoming performance!------------------------------------------------Follow the Clare / Kjell on Instagram:@clareify / @kjellbraatenFollow the Podcast on Instagram:@nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode, Dan is joined by Howard Williams and Mathias Nordvig to discuss the academic debating and debunking, that takes place in in this corner of the internet. Advocating healthy and well researched discussions!------------------------------------------------Follow the Howard on Tiktok / Twitter:Archaeodeath / @howardmrwFollow the Podcast on Instagram:@nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode, Dan is joined by the illustrious Eivør to discuss her extensive career in music and how it led her to work on The Last Kingdom. The amazing Alexander Dreymon joins them half way through to talk about Eivør's new album and some extra insight's into his time on set. ------------------------------------------------Follow Eivør on Instagram:@eivormusicFollow the Podcast on Instagram:@nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode, Dan is joined by Leszek Gardela to discuss some of the Slavic Myths and how they may relate to Nordic Mythology. This episode features a lot of show and tell!------------------------------------------------Follow the Podcast on Instagram:@nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode, Dan and Jonas Continue their fun and chaotic reading of Frithiof's Saga and as always rants occur!------------------------------------------------Follow the Jonas/ Nebala on Instagram:@jonaslorentzenmusic / @nebalamusicFollow the Podcast on Instagram:@nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode, Dan is joined by Lee William the Lore writer for the highly rated video game Valheim!------------------------------------------------Follow the Valheim on Instagram:@valheim_officialFollow the Lee on twitter:@wiwyumsFollow the Podcast on Instagram:@nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode, Dan is joined by the remarkable Richard Wakeman. While they talk about all things British museum related!------------------------------------------------Follow the Richard on Instagram:@richardkwakemanFollow the Podcast on Instagram:@nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode, Dan is joined by Eirik Westcoat to discuss the mysteries of Kraftaskald!------------------------------------------------Follow the Eirik on Instagram:@TheSkaldicEagleFollow the Eirik on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/eirikvw/Find Eirik's books and other resources here:https://linktr.ee/theskaldiceagleFollow the Podcast on Instagram:@nordicmythologypodcast If you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit:https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode, Dan is joined by Lars Bill and Dan Cato Fagernes of The Oseberg Viking Heritage, and they discuss their planned voyage from Norway to Istanbul.--------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow The Oseberg Viking Heritage on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/osebergvikingshipCheck out the voyage here:https://sagafarmann.com/?fbclid=IwAR2qcmuiqtlBFbpC-nb-RT8SOrmjtdNivX8AEEvU0XDL_j_C4FC43fMiVrkFollow the Podcast on Instagram:@nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit:https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

Watch the Episode here: https://youtu.be/2xZOYvDsYzAIn this week's episode, Mathias joins Dan to talk about the origins of Easter, St. Patrick's day and the story of Sigurd the Dragon Slayer!-------------------------------------------------------------------------Check out Mathias's website:https://mathiasnordvig.comCheck out Mathias's new podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/23HBBPULuPPZVhRgdNsxE3Follow the Podcast on Instagram:@nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit:https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode, Dan is joined by the ever insightful Luciano Pezzoli, and the two of them take a close look at Hogbacks and the Beautiful Bamberg Casket!-----------------------------------------------------Follow Luciano on Instagram:The Children of Ash Project: www.instagram.com/childrenofashNotis Compungo Tattoo: www.instagram.com/notis.compungoFollow Luciano on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/childrenofashhttps://www.facebook.com/Notiscompungoart/Follow the Podcast on Instagram:@nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode, Dan is joined by Julian Post-Melbye and the two explore some of the wonderful finds Glacial Archaeology has to offer.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow the Podcast on Instagram:@nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode, Dan is joined by Kari Palsson to discuss dream women and other subjects from Gisla Saga Surssonar.------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Kari on Instagram:@sagas_of_iceland Follow the Podcast on Instagram:@nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's Story time episode, Jonas continues retelling Frithiof's Saga and as always Dan and Jonas have a laugh! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check us out on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode, Dan is joined by Food Historian Beth Rogers to talk all things food around Viking Age Scandinavia!-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check out Beth's website:http://worldwarfood.comFollow the Podcast on Instagram:@nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode, Dan is joined by the marvellous Kristel Zilmer who tells us the story of The Svingerud Runestone from her expert perspective! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow the Podcast on Instagram:@nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode, Dan is joined by Nathan Zilka and Ann Rhoades to discuss the Cascadian Midsummer Festival and divulge all the awesome details about it!-----------------------------------------------Follow Nathan and Ann on instagram:@zilka_forgeworks and @_theredwitch_Follow the Podcast on Instagram:@nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit:https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode, the magical Karl Farrugia joins Dan to discuss how the Vikings reached Spain and their connections with Arabic!--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check us out on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit:https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's Story time episode, Jonas treats us to to a reading of Hárbarðsljóð. A story about Odin and Thor having an argument, and as you'd expect, things get weird!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check us out on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode Dan is joined by returning guest Clare Mulley, and she spoils us with some spooky ghost stories about evil old men and supernatural bulls! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check out Clare's Instagram at:@clareifyCheck us out on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode Dan sits down with Giorgia to learn about Nordic Idols and what they were used for!--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Reach out to Giorgia via her Email:gis26@hi.isCheck us out on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode Dan is quizzed by Mathias on his Viking knowledge! Would you pass the test?------------------------------------------------------------Check us out on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode Dan sits down with the joyful Jonas to discuss the sacrifice and sexuality in the Viking age and today.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check out Jonas's Instagram at:@jonaslorentzenmusic / @nebalamusicCheck us out on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit:https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode Dan sits down with Benny once more for a deep and meaningful conversation about emotions in music and Benny sings a few songs in Norwegian.--------------------------------------------------------------------------Song 1: A World Of RuinsI cultivated my defeatsI licked my woundsTill I understoodThat the path is created as we walkThere are no lossesEverything can be a new startWhen the night is at its darkestThe morning is coming soonIn a world of ruinscan we build ourselves a castleBy laying stone upon stoneOf what has passedOf a world in ruinsCan we create something greatWe can build something newWhere the old one has stoodI needed a fallTo get up and standI needed to stopTo start to walkI felt crushedPut the pieces togetherThe picture is newIn the same frameIn a world of ruinscan we build ourselves a castleBy laying stone upon stoneOf what has passedOf a world in ruinsCan we create something greatWe can build something newWhere the old one has stoodSong 2: I Mirror In The WaterI mirror in the waterSometimes with a smileOther times there is more doubtWhen my thoughts are darkLike a winter nightThen it´s hard to standEven when I give my bestI can fail with brillianceBut it's part of the dance of lifeAll the choices I´ve madeThey have brought me hereTo this place on the path of lifeI'm not better than othersNot at allBut I probably once thought soYes, I probably once thought soIf I feel lonelyI get company fromAll the errors of yesterdayWhen I go in depthThey look likeLarge scars and open woundsIf this is the hour of accountingIt doesn’t look too goodBut I'll make up as good as I canWhen it storms at the seaThe bottom is calmAnd I strive to be like thatI strive to live like thatI'm not better than othersNot at allBut I probably once thought soI'm not better than othersNot at allBut I think that I once thought soYes I see that I once thought soI see that I once thought soSee that I once thought soI see I once thought so-------------------------------------------------------------------------Check out Benny's Bandcamp here:https://folketbortafornordavinden.bandcamp.com/album/ett-liv-uten-ende-2?fbclid=IwAR1ofH7Atjnii3qCdQZGjjsEA4945w68x9m_27yABkSP5p43M8R6Nn3wlOQCheck out Benny's Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/folketbortafor/Check us out on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode Dan and Mathias are joined by the wonderful Jannicke Wiese-Hansen and discuss all things tattooing, metal music, wood carving art style and wooden members!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check us out on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this year's Holiday special Dan and Mathias are joined by Joseph S. Hopkins to discuss all things trees in Nordic Mythology!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check out Joseph's website here:https://www.mimisbrunnr.info/hopkinsCheck us out on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode Dan is joined by the fan favourite Ed Gamester and they chat about beer, Odin, theatre and much more!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check us out on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode we sit down with Anders Johansen and chat about the techniques and tools used in the Viking Age to create and use Iron!--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check us out on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode we sit down with Clare Mulley to discuss some witch stories!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check us out on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode we sit down with Vévaki and gain some insight about their new album - Fórnspeki!----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check out the new Album:https://open.spotify.com/album/5ghPFw6W5wwFryHA9wHauO?si=R4Ulb5YrTsuALUII-xDhywCheck us out on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode we had the honour of sitting down with Blackbraid to talk about their Native American Black Metal music and some of the correlations between Native American History and Nordic/ Scandinavian History. Check out Blackbraid's Music:https://open.spotify.com/artist/47nBZhrImXWXTWVSWt09MY?si=ex77MgKJTvKwp1nVdP6y0A------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check us out on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode we sit down and answer some our Patreon supporter's questions. If you have any burning questions that you want to suggest for our next Q&A then remember to join our tribe!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check us out on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this Halloween Special we break down some Spooky Viking Stories!----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check us out on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this Halloween Special episode Rich Blackett joins us to talk about trolls and the spooky folklore surrounding them! -----------------------------------------------------------------Check us out on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit:https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode we get the inside information about Midgardsblot's opening ritual from Benny Braten!--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check us out on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

We managed to grab Tim Nancarrow for a quick chat and extract some information about his self sacrifice he performed at Midgardsblot! We had such a laugh with this interview! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check us out on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode we sit down with Emilie Lorentzen to talk about her tour and music career as well as the linguistics and dialects used in her music! EE BY GUM! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check us out on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

While at Midgardsblot we were very lucky to have sat down with the wonderful Lindy-Fay Hella and talk about her Music and performing on stage alongside Warduna!----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check us out on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode we have the privilege of talking to Jacqui Alberts about Witchcraft and magic! -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check us out on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

While at Midgardsblot we had the privilege of sitting down with Katrine to chat about the festival, rituals and healing!Check out Kalandra's Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/artist/2N0vFuOoMtAQfBmhsRo24e?si=r5pHKeypSG6LfUN0Dq_UgACheck us out on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode we sit down with Music industry professionals at Midgardsblot!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check us out on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit:https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

We had the pleasure of sitting down with Einar Selvik for a chat about his music, discipline and the Viking hype at Midgardsblot!Check out Einar's Spotify!https://open.spotify.com/artist/4QwiYnKp4dh2PTv1Vgw3c5Check us out on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode we catch up with Kati Ran and discuss her music talents and the overall Viking/Nordic Mythology community!Check out Kati Rans Music here:  https://open.spotify.com/artist/6Ug5CwD7oxSB5WNQH69NUJ?si=ySYcdJ-_SP6_FHYDlwbfgwCheck out IANAI here:https://open.spotify.com/artist/1yGcDrrvQWSoki7RrXWPhh?si=I2Eg57_tQz27Ogu1hstRpQ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check us out on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit:https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this week's episode we share the Live panel we spoke at while at Midgardsblot! We had a great time and we're so happy to have had the chance to pick some scholarly brains! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check us out on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

In this episode we unpack some of the amazing things we did at Midgardsblot!*This episode also touches on some deeply personal subjects*If you or a loved one is struggling and needs help, it is available!Samaritans:Hours: Available 24 hours.Call: 116 123SMS: Text SHOUT to 85258UK - Help for suicidal thoughts:https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/help-for-suicidal-thoughts/USA - 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline:https://988lifeline.org/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check us out on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

We had the pleasure of sitting down with Heilung for a chat about their new album and their experience at Midgardsblot!Check out Heilung's new album!https://open.spotify.com/album/4IKHUb4ZlHWHLWQmqIRoiT?si=h_GicFEARhKZ-v2uQPdpjACheck us out on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with Alex Feher, one of the creators and organizers of Fire in the Mountains. Fire in the Mountains is a celebratory event with music, art, camping, adventuring, education, socializing, and local food. It's also happening this month July 22-24! Together with the boys Alex will be talking through all the festival's unique offerings, including meditating with metal music, a feast prepared by our frequent guest Jonas Lorentzen, and a presentation by our very own Mathias Nordvig; also grizzly bear education, it's complicated.If you would like to learn more about Fire in the Mountain or purchase tickets to the event you can find everything you need at:  Fitmfest.comcheck us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastTo check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

It's the 4th of July in the United States this week so Daniel  and  Mathias thought it would be fun to talk about viking age revolutions, so bust out ye Olde Les Misérables lyric book and strap in. Whether it be women smashing their looms to start a revolt, or locals sacrificing their king to regain the favor of the gods, you had better believe we're going to talk about it. There is also quite a bit of talk about the current political situation in the United States, particularly having to do with the recent decision by the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade, so if that's too heavy for you at the minute feel free to skip this one, we understand.check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastTo check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

Daniel is on the road traveling this week so it's just going to be him and  Mathias, no guest to speak of, also the sound quality might be a bit spotty so bear with us. Together they'll be sitting down to discuss the hot internest topic of viking cleanliness. Were Vikings notably more clean than people in the middle ages? There's only one way to find out and you better bet the answers will be complicated!check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastTo check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

This episode has taken almost 2 years to arrange, so we hope you really enjoy it. This week Mathias and Daniel are honored to be sitting down with Alexander Dreymon, aka Uhtred of Bebbanburg from the popular show The Last Kingdom! Together with the boys Alex will discuss how a lord with no lands might pay the men who fought for him in a pre-currency era, and there will also be a solid 20 minutes on coconut bikinis. Why? It's complicated.A special thanks to Alex for coming on the show, it was a real treat for us and the patrons!If you would like follow Alex on social media he can be found at: www.instagram.com/alexander.dreymonAlso check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastTo check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

It's a comedy of errors this week as, due to a last minute cancellation Mathias and Daniel are sitting down to discuss the lesser known member of the nordic pantheon from Snorri Sturluson's Edda. On top of that Mathias had to record this one from his campus office, so the sound quality might be a little shaky, please be kind.Nevertheless we persist! Topics this week include: What's the deal with Baldur? Was Bragi a real skaldic poet? And which god got a mention in the Edda just for being, "good at archery"? The answers will be complicated.check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastTo check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with Katrine Stenbekk, the amazingly talented Norwegian songwriter and vocalist. Katrine is sitting down with the boys to discuss her journey in music, and her most recent activity with her band Kalandra, as well as her experiences as a backing vocalist with Wardruna. Other topics include: the challenges of following your passion as a career, why the Midgard Serpent might be a metaphor for drowning, and the infamous coconut biki... It's complicated. You should absolutely check out Katrina's music at:  soundcloud.com/katrinestenbekk/sets/kalandra-songsAnd all of her social media and news about future collaborations can be found at: www.katrinestenbekk.comcheck us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastTo check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

This week it's three doctors and one Daniel, as Mathias is joined by fellow scholars  Rune Rasmussen, and Australian scholar Tyson Yunkaporta! Regular listeners will know Rune from his previous appearances in episodes 35, and 94.  And Tyson is new to the show, but his expertise as a senior lecturer in Indigenous Knowledges at Deakin University in Melbourne is sure to come in handy during the discussion. Topics this week include: The Aun Year, what is it? What does that even mean? And why conspiracy theories like Qanon keep adopting Nordic Mythology. Sounds complicated enough!If you would like to hear more from Rune you can find everything you need including links to his instagram and youtube at: nordicanimism.com/home1And if you would like to check out Tyson's book that can be found here, or as he says, in the the shield wall: www.harpercollins.com/blogs/authors/tyson-yunkaporta-20202192322476check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastTo check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with fan favorite Jonas Lorentzen to talk all about sex in the saga liturature! Jonas is no stranger to the show and also narrates our Patron only bonus storytime episodes. Other highlights this episode include Jonas sharing stories from the set of a recent music video he filmed in Ukraine, and possibly the most buck wild sentence ever spoken on this show... looks it's complicated you'll have to listen.If you would like to check out more from Jonas you can find him at: www.instagram.com/jonaslorentzenmusicAnd all of Nebala's music videos, including the one talked about in this episode can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-FXm_8P0TFgE276DYzxlAAcheck us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastTo check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

This week Mathias and Daniel are throwing it back to the old days, which if you're new around here means no guest. The topic this week is everything you ever wanted to know about the Nordic Pantheon Goddesses. We did our best with the subject but as you can imagine when you're covering everything from the original, "send feet pics" story, to why Thor is best girl, it's going to get very complicated very quickly!check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastTo check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

This weeks surprise has been a long time coming! In a long awaited pairing this week Mathias and Daniel are honoured to be sitting down with Arnas Fedaravičius, to talk about his portrayal of Sihtric on the popular show The Last Kingdom! Join us while Arnas shares his experiences from the set, and also gets his mind blown as Mathias shows him just how complicated Nordic Mythology can be!If you would like follow Arnas on social media he can be found at: www.instagram.com/arnasfedermanAlso check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastGet Surfshark VPN at http://Surfshark.deals/NMP - Enter promo code: "NMP '' for 83% off and 3 extra months free!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

This week Mathias is out of commission so we are turning to our first ever official guest host Joshua Rood! Together with Daniel Josh is going to be giving a frankly spoiler ridden review of Robert Eggers new movie The Northmen. This is definitely a spoiler heavy review, so if you haven't seen the movie yet and want to maybe hold off until after. However if you don't mind having everything (including the ending) spoiled then dive right on in. Nothing complicated this week, just spicy hot takes!If you would like to know more about what Josh is up to you can find him at: www.instagram.com/josua_hrodgeirYou can also check out his band Nexion at: www.instagram.com/nexionicelandAlso check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastGet Surfshark VPN at http://Surfshark.deals/NMP - Enter promo code: "NMP '' for 83% off and 3 extra months free!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.comSupport the show

This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with Connor and Audhild, the creators of Valhalla’s Silver, which specializes in hand made faithful recreations of jewelry based on real archaeological finds from the Viking Age. They also made all the jewelry featured in Robert Eggers new movie The Northmen, and were kind enough to sit down with the boys and share some stories from the set! Other topics this week include: the challenges of running a small business, Dan's hatred of Funko Pops, and are we wearing Torc necklaces wrong?If you would like to check out Connor and Audhild's work or maybe purchase a piece for yourself they can be found at: valhallassilver.shopAlso check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastTo check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with Kjell Braaten, long time listeners might remember him from Episode 80: The OG's of Viking Music (which is well worth going back and checking out if you haven't). Together with the boys Kjell is here to discuss his new album: Blóta, which he envisions as not just an album but a Blot ritual in its own right. Other topics include a good candle with an unfortunate font, Daniel getting a taste of his own medicine on facebook, and the time Mathias bumped into the queen or Norway.If you would like to check out Kjell's new album or cool t-shirts both ban be found at: kjellbraaten.comAlso check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastGet Surfshark VPN at http://Surfshark.deals/NMP - Enter promo code: "NMP '' for 83% off and 3 extra months free!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week we are delighted to have Professor Martin Carver returning as a guest! As you might remember from our 50th Episode Martin is the director of the Sutton Hoo research project, and has written multiple books on the subjects of Vikings and Iron Age England. This time, together with Mathias and Daniel, Martin will be discussing the archaeological excavation of the Pictish monastery of Portmahomack in Scotland. Some one of a kind stories will be shared, and Dan gets so excited he destroys his recording studio… It's complicated.Get Surfshark VPN at http://Surfshark.deals/NMP - Enter promo code: "NMP '' for 83% off and 3 extra months free!If you would like to purchase any of Professor Carver's books on Portmahomack, Sutton Hoo, a list of his published titles and where to purchase them can be found at: martincarver.com/publicationsCheck us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastIf you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week is another Mathias and  Daniel episode! On purpose! Definitely not because we had a guest cancel on us at the last minute. We're taking this as an opportunity to dedicate an entire episode to the absolute fever dream that is the Viking creation myth, specifically the version in Snorri Sturluson's Edda. So be prepared for some knees knocking each other up, a cow licking a giant to life, and learning that Asgard is actually the ancient city of Troy (also it's made out of a giant's eyelashes, it's complicated).Check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastIf you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

For our long-time listeners who remember our 43rd Episode  where we interviewed Mathias, this week will finally bring some closure to the cycle as we're finally putting Daniel in the hot seat! Last time we had Sean Perry on as the guest host and this time we're lucky enough to have Neballa's Jonas Lorentzen sporting his best Daniel impression to fill the role. Topics will include the origin story of Horns of Odin, the story of how Daniel and Mathias started the podcast, and perhaps the origins of Daniel's fascination with Usher... It's complicated. Check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastIf you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with Rolf Warming, perhaps better known on this show as: "Shield Guy." Long time listeners will know Rolf as the author of the study Mathias loves to reference re-examining the practical use of shields in battle by Vikings from a martial arts perspective. Together with the boys Rolf will be discussing all viking weapons, but mostly shields, as well as going through a step by step process of everything Daniel did wrong when he made his own shield; as you might imagine the process is more complicated than it looks.If you would like to read more of Rolf's work on combat and weapons you can find it at: Combatarchaeology.org/author/adminAlso check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastIf you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week we have a huge surprise for all our listerners! We had to keep it a secret because We didn't even know if it would happen but now the cat's out of the bag. This week Mathias and Daniel are honoured to be sitting down with Alexander Ludwig, who you may know from his new series Heels, The Hunger Games, or perhaps most relevant to this show Bjorn Ragnarson from Vikings! Obviously we can't waste an opportunity like this so we'll be discussing the historical differences between Bjorn on the show and Bjorn from the saga literature, as well as Alexander's fun stories from being on set. For once things are not complicated it's just a straight up win win all around!If you would like follow Alex on social media he can be found at: www.instagram.com/alexanderludwigAnd a special thanks again to Alex from coming on our little podcast. It was a really awesome experience for the whole crew!Also check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastIf you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with Bob Van Strijen a historian of Nordic Studies and self described "man of mythery." Bob also curates a collection of Nordic themed art on instagram under the name: "Norsefolx," and is a very active member of our discord. Together with the boys Bob will be delving into which of the primary sources are most credible; spoiler the answer is more complicated than you might expect.If you would like to see the work Bob is doing over on Instagram you can find it at: www.instagram.com/norsefolxAlso check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastIf you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week Mathias and Daniel are honored to be sitting down with Peter Stormare, the acclaimed Swedish actor who has appeared in such films as Fargo, The Big Lebowski, and Armageddon. Together with the boys Peter will be discussing his series on Discovery Channel: "Secrets of the Viking Stone." In the series Peter and his colleague Elroy Balgaard try to solve the mystery of the Kensington Runestone, whose authenticity has been questioned since it was found by a Swedish immigrant over 100 years ago. As you might imagine, the answers are complicated.If you would like to follow Peter on social media you can find him at: www.instagram.com/therealstormareAnd if you would like to watch Secrets of the Viking Stone you can find it on Hulu, Discovery Plus, and Prime Video, as well as several other streaming locations.Also check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastIf you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with Joshua Rood, heathen theologian and lecture organizer for the amazing Midgardsblot music festival, for what promises to be a somewhat contentious episode. The popularity of shows like Vikings have given the titular subject matter somewhat of a rebrand. But how realistic are all of the undercuts, beards, and other hairstyles these shows have popularized? Together with the boys Josh will be delving into the history of locked hair traditions around the world with an eye towards Vikings in particular. Obviously this can be a sensitive subject so we just ask that you bear with us since, obviously, it's complicated.If you would like to know more about what Josh is up to you can find him at: www.instagram.com/josua_hrodgeirYou can also check out his band Nexion at: www.instagram.com/nexionicelandAlso check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastIf you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with… themselves? It must be a show and tell episode! For anyone who doesn't know how these work yet here is a quick rundown: each host brings some topics to discuss and we have a nice laid back episode, like in the early days of the show. This week the topics are: Did Vikings have horns on their helmets? Why the Vikings might not actually be very fearsome warriors. And how industrialization ruined everything, but also not really... It's complicated.Check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastIf you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with Andy Lewis, CEO of Norse Fitness and the host of The Norse Mentality podcast. Together with the boy's Andy will be discussing his own struggles with depression and suicidal thoughts, as well as what the life of a warrior in Viking society actually looked like. Spoiler: once conscription became a thing it got real complicated real fast.If you would like to see more about Norse Fitness you can find them at: Norsefitness.coAnd if you would like to hear more of Any on his own show you can find that at: www.norsementality.comAlso check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastIf you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week we finally get to meet Mathias's evil twin! Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with Simon Nygaard,  Assistant Professor in pre-Christian Nordic religion at Aarhus University and former classmate of our very own favorite professor, to discuss Viking rituals! Topics include: How we remember things through cultural knowledge, the problems with the hard facts of archeology, and a lengthy explanation of a ritual involving reciting poetry to a preserved horse penis. It's complicated...If you would like to learn more about Simon you can follow him on Twitter at: twitter.com/noharedontcareAnd if you would like to hear his band Wulfaz in action you can listen to them over at: Wulfaz.bandcamp.com/releasesAlso check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastGet Surfshark VPN at Surfshark.deals/NMP - Enter promo code: "NMP '' for 83% off and 3 extra months free!And if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastIf you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

We made it to 100 episodes! This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with Luciano Pezzoli from Children of Ash in the latest installment of our ongoing series to spend an episode discussing each of the six Viking art styles. This time Luciano and the boys will be discussing the Mammen style and Luciano has brought along plenty of images from his archive as examples! That might seem like a weird choice in a totally auditory medium but we're going to do our best with it. If you would like to follow along using the video from the recording session that can be found at: https://youtu.be/WxXZB6j6e7kAlso, if you would like to see the other art discussed in the episode done by our amazingly talented patron Sophie you can find the art here. And Sophie's work at: www.instagram.com/thestorytellersjournalYou can also learn more about Luciano and his work at: www.childrenofash.euCheck us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastIf you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week we are so excited to have Mathias and Daniel sitting down with Ruth Tolkien, great granddaughter of the Lord of the Rings author JRR Tolkien, and all around amazing human being! In addition to talking about Ruth's many cool hobbies, other topics of discussion will include Tolkien's Nordic influences (which is a course Mathias teaches at CU Boulder) and Dan learns the true nature of fan fiction, and promptly tries puts out a call for NMP themed erotica that we pray no one answers. If you would like to learn more about Ruth, who we cannot emphasize enough is just a delightful human being, you can find more at: Ruthtolkien.comAlso check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastGet Surfshark VPN at https://surfshark.deals/NMP - Enter promo code NMP for 83% off and 3 extra months free!And if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastIf you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with Alex and Jeremy, the organizers of the metal and folk music festival Fire in the Mountains. Fire in the Mountains is a celebratory event with music, art, camping, adventuring, education, socializing, and local food and is an amazing place to, as Einar Selvik said it: "Sow new seeds while strengthening old roots.”Of course they're not just here to talk about all the awesome stuff that goes on at Fire in the Mountains.  Other topics this week include: Explaining what a dude ranch is to Daniel, the connection between metal festivals and interest in Vikings, and finally a pretty killer recipe for glogg courtesy of Alex's grandpa Ralph. If you would like to learn more about Fire in the Mountain or purchase tickets to the event you can find everything you need at:  Fitmfest.comAlso check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastIf you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week we're doing our first show and tell episode of the new year! By now you should know the format: Mathias and Daniel each bring some topics and we have a laid back old school episode. This week's topics are: did Vikings have an equivalent celebration to New Year's, a much deeper look at the origin of most modern Rune Magic, and Mathias's recommended reading list for the new year! In case you didn't catch them in the episode they can be found below. 1. Poetic Edda by Carolyne Larrington2. Snorri Sturluson Edda Anthony Faulkes3. Saxo Grammaticus: The History of the Danes I-X Peter Fisher4. Old Norse Mythology John Lindow5. Dictionary of Northern Mythology Rudolf Simek Check out our new and exciting new sponsor Surfshark VPN 👇Get Surfshark VPN at https://surfshark.deals/NMP - Enter promo code NMP for 83% off and 3 extra months free!Also check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastIf you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

It's our final episode of 2021 and we're going out with a bang. This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down returning favorites Ed Gamester and Jonas Lorentzen with a very laid back episode to bring us into the new year in style. We'll be talking about how Ed's Ragnarok wrestling show went, giving our opinions on the new Northman trailer, and answering some questions sourced from our Patrons! Thank you all so much for an amazing year and we'll see you in 2022!If you would like to follow Ed for more hilarious misadventures he can be found at:  www.instagram.com/thustheguildAnd if you would like to hear more from Jonas check him out at: www.instagram.com/jonaslorentzenmusicAlso check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastIf you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with Dr. Jenny Butler, Jenny is a well known folklorist and the leading authority on the academic study of contemporary Paganism in the Irish context. Together with the boys she'll be digging into such questions as:What is the connection between pagans and the pentagrams? Are the snakes in the Saint Patrick story analogous to pagans? And perhaps most important, what is Mathias's dog barking at and is it aliens? ... look it's complicated.If you would like to follow Jenny on any of her various social media platforms they can all be found at: drjennybutler.comAnd don't forget to also check her out on Youtube at: www.youtube.com/c/JennyButlerAlso check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastIf you would like to join our bi-weekly watch-alongs where Mathias and Daniel watch and commentate along with the popular series Vikings, or get access to our special Storytime episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with returning guest Rune Hjarnø Rasmussen, and new guest Kyrre Franck to discuss the Sámi tribes and cultural appropriation. The idea for this show came about after Rune made a trip to the Danish National Museum and saw a display of four traditional Sámi drums. So this week we're going to be talking about cultural appropriation, what does it look like, who does it affect, and what to do about it. Needless to say it's going to get very, very, complicated.  If you would like to check out what Rune is up to at Nordic Animism you can find him here: Nordicanimism.com/home1And if you would like to get in touch with Kyrre he can be found at: www.facebook.com/white.cougar.7Also check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastIf you would like to join our bi-weekly watch-alongs where Mathias and Daniel watch and commentate along with the popular series Vikings, or get access to our special Storytime episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with Lindy-Fey Hella the amazing vocalist of Wardruna and Lindy-Fey Hella & Dei Farne, the later of which recently released a new album, "Hildring." Topics this week include: Lindy's musical influences, a brief recap of Mathias's presentation in Iceland on whether or not the Vikings tattooed, and the different motives behind the witch trials in various medieval countries. How do all those things relate? Well, it's complicated.If you would like to listen to Hildring you can find it here: lindy-fayhella.bandcamp.com/album/hildringAlso check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastIf you would like to join our bi-weekly watch-alongs where Mathias and Daniel watch and commentate along with the popular series Vikings, or get access to our special Storytime episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with Christian Frederick Nicklaus, the artist behind Art for Valhalla, where he makes beautiful shields, axes, and other weapons.  Together with the boys he'll be discussing his own artistic process as well as the unique challenges of criticism and creating art in the age of social media. Other topics include: An upcoming presentation of tattoos by Mathias in Iceland, naming conventions in the Viking age, and the difficulties of shipping axes to foregin countries (even when they are a work of art).If you would like to see Mathias give his talk you can find out more here: oldnorsemyth.hi.is/programme/Also check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastIf you would like to join our bi-weekly watch-alongs where Mathias and Daniel watch and commentate along with the popular series Vikings, or get access to our special Storytime episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week is another show and tell episode, in these shows Mathias and Daniel each bring a few topics and proceed to do a really good deep dive discussion on them. This week we'll be talking about whether or not Iceland is part of Scandinavia (as you might have guessed from the title) and also the inherent problems of Odinism. Keep in mind sometimes our topics can be a bit contentious and complex questions often have complex answers that please basically no one; in fact that's basically our brand at this point.Check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastIf you would like to join our bi-weekly watch-alongs where Mathias and Daniel watch and commentate along with the popular series Vikings, or get access to our special Storytime episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with Andrea Hejlskov, a modern day Völva and old friend of Mathias. Andrea is an accomplished author and her latest book: Vølve, is based on the chapters of  Völuspá in the Poetic Edda and her own personal spiritual history. The book has unfortunately not been translated into English yet, but if you read Danish we highly recommend it! If you would like to learn more about Andrea and her work you can find her at: www.facebook.com/andreahejlskovIf you would like to learn more about being a modern Völva you can listen to the episode we did with Tanya Lind: www.buzzsprout.com/666307/episodes/8829433You can also find us on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastWe've also reached our goal of 100 Patrons and are starting a new show where our hosts Mathias and Daniel watch and commentate along with the popular series Vikings! If you would like to be in the audience and have your questions answered live then all you have to do is become a Patron, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

It's the re-return of The Ham... again. This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with the one and only Ed Gamester! Ed has become a regular on the show and his episodes are always a blast. This time he's here to discuss his upcoming show, Mythos: Ragnarok, a live theater performance which re-imagines the events of the twilight of the gods through the medium of professional wrestling. The explanation of how he ended up there will no doubt be complicated!If you would like purchase tickets to Ed's show you can find them at: www.thecockpit.org.uk/show/mythos_ragnarokYou can also find us on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastIf you would like to join our bi-weekly watch-alongs where Mathias and Daniel watch and commentate along with the popular series Vikings, or get access to our special Storytime episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with Barbara Jane Davy, author of Introduction to Pagan Studies, Paganism: Critical Concepts in Religion, to talk about her latest work which examines gift giving rituals and their links to ecology. Together with the boys she'll be delving into gift giving rituals in the Viking and modern age and their effect on the communities who take part in them. Barbara was a last minute guest who hopped on to help us out with a last minute cancelation so be prepared for things to be a bit more complicated than usual...If you would like to read Barbara's paper titled, "Wyrd Ecology," you can find it here!You can also find us on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastIf you would like to join our bi-weekly watch-alongs where Mathias and Daniel watch and commentate along with the popular series Vikings, or get access to our special Storytime episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with Visy Bloodaxe, the frontman of the awesome band Seidrblot! Seidrblot debuted at Midgardsblot several years ago to a very warm reception and promptly began touring until the current ongoing unpleasantness brought that up short. In addition to his musical talents Visy also hand crafts instruments both for himself and others. Together with the boys he'll be discussing Seidrblot's music, his relationship to Eric Bloodaxe and the use of psychotropics in rituals during the Viking Age.If you would like to hear more of Seidrblot's music you can find it at: music.apple.com/us/artist/seidrblotYou can also find us on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastIf you would like to join our bi-weekly watch-alongs where Mathias and Daniel watch and commentate along with the popular series Vikings, or get access to our special Storytime episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week is another of our new old school Show and Tell Episodes. Just to remind people of the format both our hosts Mathias and Daniel each bring a few topics and proceed to do a really good deep dive discussion on them. This week's topics are: Why are Vikings so popular in South America? And what were the actual living conditions of people in the Viking Age? Also, a special guest appearance by Mathias's dog barking at a moose that trapped him in his house; it's complicated. Please bear with our sound this week as Dan is breaking down and moving his studio and Mathias is getting over being sick. With any luck everything will be back to normal soon!Check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastIf you would like to join our bi-weekly watch-alongs where Mathias and Daniel watch and commentate along with the popular series Vikings, or get access to our special Storytime episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with  Uffe Berenth one of the brilliant artists behind Ginnungagap Art, a tattoo studio specialising in Nordic Tattoos, Viking Tattoos and Rune Tattoos; Uffe also has a special personal connection with the god Týr. Together with the boys he'll be discussing the spirituality behind the tattooing process, whether or not Vikings tattooed, and Daniel somehow managing to get stuck in his own grinder at work this week (he's fine, it's complicated). It's a lovely discussion and we hope to have Uffe on again soon, enjoy!Also, Mathias is still getting over being ill, which is why his voice sounds so raspy. He should be back to normal by next week. You can check out Uffe's art or book a tattoo at: Ginnungagap.artYou can also find us on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastIf you would like to join our bi-weekly watch-alongs where Mathias and Daniel watch and commentate along with the popular series Vikings, or get access to our special Storytime episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with Ben Mudge, Ben catapulted into the limelight in 2017 with his "Thursday Thorsday '' Instagram posts and his uncanny resemblance to the popular Marvel character played by Chris Hemsworth. As a person with Cystic Fibrosis Ben used this attention two raise awareness for the genetic disorder as well as inspire people to live more active and healthy lives; something he continues to do today as a personal trainer and nutritionist. Together with the boys Ben will be delving deep into the character of Thor and crucially the differences between his Marvel and Mythological portrayal in a new segment we're calling, "Marvel versus Myth." If any of our more musically inclined listeners wanted to take a whack at making a theme for the new segment we would be happy to shout you out on the show. Shan tried but well, it's complicated. Check out more pictures of Ben at: www.instagram.com/benmudge_You can also find us on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastIf you would like to join our bi-weekly watch-alongs where Mathias and Daniel watch and commentate along with the popular series Vikings, or get access to our special Storytime episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week Mathias and Daniel are hopping in the wayback machine and doing something we haven't done in a while, that is to say doing an episode without a guest! We recently got some feedback that some people missed the laid back feel of the old shows.  So moving forward we're hoping to mix in more of these slower Show and Tell style episodes where both hosts bring a few topics and we do a really good deep dive discussion. This week's topics? Did Vikings actually have beards, and why the Viking Age doesn't actually exist... Look, it's really complicated... just don't ask.You can always find us on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastIf you would like to join our bi-weekly watch-alongs where Mathias and Daniel watch and commentate along with the popular series Vikings, or get access to our special Storytime episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with Varg Saastad, the lead guitarist and master of many instruments  in the folk rock band Vǫluspá. We've spoken with Varg's partner  Sól Geirsdóttir, perhaps better known by her internet moniker: "The Viking Queen," back in episode 59 (which is also a great listen). Together with the boys Varg will be delving into the personal journey his music has taken him on, as well as his upcoming projects, including a song about Heimdall which features every instrument he knows how to play. That's frankly just a bonkers feat of complexity we can't hope to match!  Check out Vǫluspá's music at: Spotify.com/artist/04sNuGpenIU7aYWLTycRN7You can also find us on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastIf you would like to join our bi-weekly watch-alongs where Mathias and Daniel watch and commentate along with the popular series Vikings, or get access to our special Storytime episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

 This week  Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with Helena Hals, perhaps better known by her internet moniker Viking Helena. Helena is a historian and author known for her hands-on approach to exploring Iron Age Norway. Together with the boys she'll be discussing the history of the Sámi tribes in Northern Norway, which is a subject we have not really touched on before in the show, but are really excited to get into. Will the topic be fascinating enough to finally make Dan listen to an episode of the show? Well, it's complicated.If you would like to get your hands on Helena's book about how an Iron Age village actually functioned you can find it at: Vikingsofthenorth.com/storeJust enter the code: "NORDICMYTHOLOGY" at checkout for a special discount for listeners of our show, the code is valid for the whole month of September!You can also find us on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastIf you would like to join our bi-weekly watch-alongs where Mathias and Daniel watch and commentate along with the popular series Vikings, or get access to our special Storytime episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

 We are headed back to the good old days this week on NMP as Mathias and Daniel sit down with Gustav Holberg and Kjell Braaten , two of the OG musicians who helped start the genre we now know as, "Viking Music." Together with the boys they'll be sharing stories of their humble beginnings at a millenium new years party, and marveling at how huge the scene has become propelled by bands like Wardruna and Heilung.  How did we get here from there? Well, it's complicated.If you would like to listen to Gustav's experiments with psychedelic electro-folk you can find his stuff over at: Astralsynergy.comAnd if you would like to purchase Kjell's latest album or listen to some of his and Gustav's older stuff both can be found at: Kjellbraaten.bandcamp.comYou can also find us on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastIf you would like to join our bi-weekly watch-alongs where Mathias and Daniel watch and commentate along with the popular series Vikings, or get access to our special Storytime episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

It's getting spooky this week as Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with Rich Blackett, The chair of Asatru Uk,  to discuss all things Zombie in the saga literature . Together with the boys Rich will be delving into every mention of Drauger, who it turns out are not just a random mob found in the bowels of Skyrim. What exactly are they and where do they come from? Well, it's complicated...If you would like to learn more about the Asatru Uk, or tell Rich the origin of that Havamal translation he's been after for a decade, you can find both at: www.facebook.com/groups/AsatruUKYou can also find us on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastIf you would like to join our bi-weekly watch-alongs where Mathias and Daniel watch and commentate along with the popular series Vikings, or get access to our special Storytime episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!If you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with Hamish Findlay of Pictavia Leather to discuss the history of the Picts in Scotland. Pictish history spans 900 years and has numerous historical intersections with both the Romans and the Vikings. Together with the boys Hamish will be digging into all the weird theories of how the Picts came to be and what eventually became of them; as well as trying to disabuse the harmful stereotype of the blue painted savage.  Will we get through all of that in just over an hour? Well, it's complicated...If you would like to learn more about the Picts, or see Hamish in one of his numerous television appearances you can find both at: www.pictavialeather.co.ukYou can also find us on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastWe've also reached our goal of 100 Patrons and are starting a new show where our hosts Mathias and Daniel watch and commentate along with the popular series Vikings! If you would like to be in the audience and have your questions answered live then all you have to do is become a Patron, the more the merrier!If you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

 It's finally happening! This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with podcaster and comedian Shayne Smith, as well as the one and only Ed Gamester, with one goal and one goal only: Finish reading the Hávamál or die in the attempt!Will they succeed, and what (if any) timeless wisdom will they have gained by the end of this 3 episode spanning epic? Well, it's complicated… If you would like to hear more from Shayne you can always find out what he's up to at: Shaynesmithcomedy.comAnd if you would like to ride the coattails of the madness that is Ed Gamester he can be found at: Instagram.com/edgamesterYou can also find us on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastWe've also reached our goal of 100 Patrons and are starting a new show where our hosts Mathias and Daniel watch and commentate along with the popular series Vikings! If you would like to be in the audience and have your questions answered live then all you have to do is become a Patron, the more the merrier!If you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with Dr. Martin Findell, who quite literally wrote the book on Runes!  Martin has been one of our most requested guests and together with the boys he'll be going over everything from Bracteate, to the iconic Ulfbert swords, and beyond. In true NMP style there will also be a full roundup of the truth behind popular runic misconceptions, so be prepared for things to get complicated in the best possible way! If you would like to buy a copy of Martin's book, and support the show at the same time you can find a copy at: Hornsofodin.com/products/rune-martin-findellDon't forget to use the code, "Horns10" at checkout for 10% off!You can also find us on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastWe've also reached our goal of 100 Patrons and are starting a new show where our hosts Mathias and Daniel watch and commentate along with the popular series Vikings! If you would like to be in the audience and have your questions answered live then all you have to do is become a Patron, the more the merrier!If you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week on NMP we are so excited to have one of our dream guests!  Mathias and Daniel  are sitting down with none other than professor Terry Gunnell; in fact Dan was so excited that he read his first ever academic article in preparation (we're so proud). Terry is a well known expert in Nordic and Icelandic folklore, who has also written many of the crew at NMP's favorite books, and even taught Mathias a few times! Together with the boys Terry will be talking about the Prose Edda, specifically why the text places so much significance on Odin. Is he really the head of the pantheon, or was Thor perhaps the real All-Father all along? Well, it's complicated...If you're inspired by Daniel and would like to read more of Terry's work you can find it at: Academia.edu/TerryGunnellYou can also find us on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastWe've also reached our goal of 100 Patrons and are starting a new show where our hosts Mathias and Daniel watch and commentate along with the popular series Vikings! If you would like to be in the audience and have your questions answered live then all you have to do is become a Patron, the more the merrier!If you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week we are trying something new on NMP! Entirely on purpose (and not at all due to a scheduling snafu) Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with Rune Rasmussen from the Nordic Animism Youtube channel, Jonas Lorentzen from the band Nebala, and Eco-Philosopher and co-founder of Matr Food Naina Eira. Together this distinguished group will be talking about Rune's latest project, and more specifically the Raven Flag he has created as a symbol for the contemporary bond between animism and nature. This is both our longest episode ever, and our first panel discussion, so bear with us because it's going to get complicated fast!If you would like to see Rune's own video on the Raven Flag you can find it here.If you would like to learn more about the Northman movie that Jonas will be appearing in later this year find out more here!And if you would like to hear more of Naina's amazing insight or just look at pictures of her amazing food you can find both at: Instagram.com/nainaeiraYou can also find us on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastWe've also reached our goal of 100 Patrons and are starting a new show where our hosts Mathias and Daniel watch and commentate along with the popular series Vikings! If you would like to be in the audience and have your questions answered live then all you have to do is become a Patron, the more the merrier!If you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with Anatoly Pahlenko one of the founders of the amazing band Nytt Land to talk about the Rus Vikings, as well as the bands most recent album: Ritual. Little known fact: Anatoly and his wife are both history students making him uniquely suited to discussing the Rus and Viking influence on one another. Also a lot of to-do will be made about what exactly we should call this genre that Nytt Land and Wardruna occupy, it turns out it's really complicated.If you would like to check out Nytt Land's new album you can find it at: Nyttland.bandcamp.com/album/ritualAlso, Mathias recently wrote a book about volcanoes and their effect on Nordic Mythology which you can find it at: aup.nl/en/book/9781641892926/volcanoes-in-old-norse-mythologyYou can find us on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastWe've also reached our goal of 100 Patrons and are starting a new show where our hosts Mathias and Daniel watch and commentate along with the popular series Vikings! If you would like to be in the audience and have your questions answered live then all you have to do is become a Patron, the more the merrier!If you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with Tanya Lind, a modern day Völva of the Icelandic tradition. Together with the boys she'll be discussing the roots of her practice starting with Völuspá in the Poetic Edda and contrasting with her own contemporary experiences. Also, Dan discusses his childhood fear of ghosts, and a guest appearance by a cat wearing a loud bell (it goes away quickly, don't worry). Are those two things related? Well, it's complicated...If you would like to learn more about the organization Tanya mentioned, Heathen Women United, you can find out more at: Heathenwomenunited.orgMathias also recently wrote a book about volcanoes and their effect on Nordic Mythology which you can find it at: aup.nl/en/book/9781641892926/volcanoes-in-old-norse-mythologyYou can find us on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastWe've also reached our goal of 100 Patrons and are starting a new show where our hosts Mathias and Daniel watch and commentate along with the popular series Vikings! If you would like to be in the audience and have your questions answered live then all you have to do is become a Patron, the more the merrier!If you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with one of our most requested scholarly guests Dr Leszek Gardeła! Leszek is an archeologist who holds a PHD from the University of Aberdeen in Scotland and is an expert on women’s graves dating from the 9th and 10th Century in Denmark, Norway and Sweden that contain weaponry. Together with the boys he'll be discussing the idea of Shield Maidens, as well as his upcoming book Women and Weapons in the Viking World: Amazons of the North. How does the contemporary idea line up with the historical reality? One thing we know for sure it's bound to get complicated!If you would like to order Leszek's book you can find it at: www.amazon.com/Women-Weapons-Viking-World-Amazons/dp/1789256658Also Mathias recently wrote a book about volcanoes and their effect on Nordic Mythology which you can find it at: aup.nl/en/book/9781641892926/volcanoes-in-old-norse-mythologyCheck out our Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastWe've also reached our goal of 100 Patrons and are starting a new show where our hosts Mathias and Daniel watch and commentate along with the popular series Vikings! If you would like to be in the audience and have your questions answered live then all you have to do is become a Patron, the more the merrier!If you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with a man who needs no introduction, the amazing Einar Selvik! Last time Einar was on it was to talk about the music he had created for the just released Assassin's Creed Valhalla. This time he's here to talk about the success of Wardruna's latest album, which debuted to an amazing reception back in January. Kvitravn, as the album is called, is the third instalment and culmination of a 15 year musical journey for Einar and the boys are so delighted to talk with him about it! Other topics include the historical roots of Midsummer and favorite flavors of ice cream. If you would like to get a copy of Kvitravn for yourself you can find it at: wardruna.lnk.to/Kvitravn_AlbumAnd if you would like to buy Mathias's new book you can find it at: aup.nl/en/book/9781641892926/volcanoes-in-old-norse-mythologyAlso check out our Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastWe've also reached our goal of 100 Patrons and are starting a new show where our hosts Mathias and Daniel watch and commentate along with the popular series Vikings! If you would like to be in the audience and have your questions answered live then all you have to do is become a Patron, the more the merrier!If you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with the amazingly talented hand poke tattoo artist Hrafnhildur in order to discuss the Icelandic Runestaves. In the current climate of Viking fever these runestaves have become highly requested tattoos, but do they really have any connection with Vikings at all? Also, where does she weigh in on our long standing debate of whether Vikings were tattooed or not? The answers will no doubt be complicated.If you would like to see more of Hrafnhildur's amazing art check out her website: habbanerotattoo.comAnd if you would like to buy Mathias's book you can find it at: aup.nl/en/book/9781641892926/volcanoes-in-old-norse-mythologyAlso check out our Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastWe've also reached our goal of 100 Patrons and are starting a new show where our hosts Mathias and Daniel watch and commentate along with the popular series Vikings! If you would like to be in the audience and have your questions answered live then all you have to do is become a Patron, the more the merrier!If you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with Mario aka Travelers Spear to talk about his unique path to Heathenry.  Mario is an african american and US army veteran. Together with the boys he'll be discussing the popularity of Viking symbols in the military, the picture stones on the Island of Gotland, and possible interpretations of the Völuspá from the poetic Edda. It's a good time and the answers promise to be as amusing as they are complicated!If you would like to see more of Mario follow him on instagram at: www.instagram.com/TravellersspearWhile you're there check out our Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastWe've also reached our goal of 100 Patrons and are starting a new show where our hosts Mathias and Daniel watch and commentate along with the popular series Vikings! If you would like to be in the audience and have your questions answered live then all you have to do is become a Patron, the more the merrier!If you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with Maria Franz whose iconic headdress has become the symbol of the amazing band Heilung! We previously spoke with all the members of Heilung back in Episode 57, which is itself a great listen if you want to check it out. Maria and the boys will be discussing the Viking fairs she grew up with, her history with LARP, and the bands upcoming tour locations and dates. Also, there's a whole thing about cats in the Viking age, don't ask, it's complicated.If you would like to listen to Heilung's music you can find it at: heilung.bandcamp.com/musicIf you want to read the article about cats you can find it here.Check out our Instagram: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastWe've also reached our goal of 100 Patrons and are starting a new show where our hosts Mathias and Daniel watch and commentate along with the popular series Vikings! If you would like to be in the audience and have your questions answered live then all you have to do is become a Patron, the more the merrier!If you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with Shachar Orlinski, a PHD student at the Hebrew university of Jerusalem whose study is concentrated on human trafficking in the Viking and Merovingian period. It's a hard topic to tackle but hopefully with Shachar's help we'll all walk away from the discussion a little bit wiser. Other topics this week include Heimdalls golden teeth, and our new favorite Youtube comment! If you would like to check out some of Shachar's academic writing you can find that here: Shamash.academia.edu/ShacharOrlinskiAlso check out our Instagram: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastWe've also reached our goal of 100 Patrons and are starting a new show where our hosts Mathias and Daniel watch and commentate along with the popular series Vikings! If you would like to be in the audience and have your questions answered live then all you have to do is become a Patron, the more the merrier!If you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with swedish folklorist Tommy Kuusela to discuss the diverse and highly entertaining folklore of Scandinavia. Complicated questions answered this week include: What is the difference between mythology and folklore? Why do so many animals in folklore turn into sexy ladies? And Dan's most pressing question: how accurate are the little plastic troll dolls to actual folklore depictions? Why was this his most pressing question? Well, it's complicated.If you would like read more of Tommy's writing you can find articles he has written over at: folklorethursday.com/author/tommykuuselaAlso check out our Instagram: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastWe've also reached our goal of 100 Patrons and are starting a new show where our hosts Mathias and Daniel watch and commentate along with the popular series Vikings! If you would like to be in the audience and have your questions answered live then all you have to do is become a Patron, the more the merrier!If you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

Mathias and Daniel are delighted to be sitting down again this week with Dr. Ruarigh Dale in what is shaping up to be an unofficial three part saga.  You might remember Ruarigh from his last appearance on the podcast where he spoke at length about The Danelaw Saga, a subject he quite literally wrote the book on. This week though he's here to talk about one thing and one thing only and that is the role of the Berserker in the saga literature and medieval Viking society. Were berserker's more akin to a kings champion? Why has the idea of a battle mad warrior so grabbed the attention of storytellers through the ages? And what is the berserker strut and why should we call it that? The complicated answers to these questions and many more on this week's episode!If you would like to check out or help support Ruarigh's ongoing World-Tree Project you can find it at: worldtreeproject.wordpress.comAlso check out our Instagram: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastWe've also reached our goal of 100 Patrons and are starting a new show where our hosts Mathias and Daniel watch and commentate along with the popular series Vikings! If you would like to be in the audience and have your questions answered live then all you have to do is become a Patron, the more the merrier!If you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

 It's always fun to have returning guests! This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down for the second time with Andrew Saulf aka The Seawolf. In the world of Viking themed music Andrew has a unique angle producing more chilled out low-fi tacks which he jokingly describes as: "chill viking beats to study to." If you listen carefully you may even hear a familiar voice on one of the tracks of his new Album Niflheim!Also There was a blizzard going on in Colorado during recording, so Mathias's audio this week is pretty bad. Thanks in advance for bearing with us. If you would like to listen to Andrew's new album you can find it at: spotify.com/album/5IkwPsfcPB7aN7rNKtqv9SYou can learn more about his unique musical approach at:  instagram.com/low.vi.musicAlso check out our Instagram: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastWe've also reached our goal of 100 Patrons and are starting a new show where our hosts Mathias and Daniel watch and commentate along with the popular series Vikings! If you would like to be in the audience and have your questions answered live then all you have to do is become a Patron, the more the merrier!If you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

It's another bonus episode! This time Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with Heri Joensen lead vocalist of the amazing Faroese folk metal band Tyr! Together with the boys Hari will be exploring the history and culture of the Faroe Islands, which are often unfortunately overlooked in Viking (and sometimes modern) history. Why is that the case? Well, it's complicated...If you want to learn more about the Tyr and when they will be touring again you can find them at: Tyr.foAlso check out our Instagram: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastWe've also reached our goal of 100 Patrons and are starting a new show where our hosts Mathias and Daniel watch and commentate along with the popular series Vikings! If you would like to be in the audience and have your questions answered live then all you have to do is become a Patron, the more the merrier!If you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

 This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with Sofie Draheim aka The Instagram Artist formerly known as: "Odinscrotum." Sofie also happens to be an expert when it comes to Skaldic Poetry and together with the boys she'll do her best to explain the complicated topic well enough that listeners can in turn flex on their friends for their weak understanding meter and rhyme structure. Granted it's a complicated flex, but well worth it!If you would like to see more of Sofie's work check her out at: instagram.com/draugaskaldOr if you would like to buy one of her books you can find them at:  etsy.com/uk/shop/DraugaskaldAlso check out our Instagram: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastWe've also reached our goal of 100 Patrons and are starting a new show where our hosts Mathias and Daniel watch and commentate along with the popular series Vikings! If you would like to be in the audience and have your questions answered live then all you have to do is become a Patron, the more the merrier!If you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week features the triumphant (and much requested) return of Guildmaster and hilarious man about town Ed Gamester!  Ed is a writer, strongman, musician, and Guildmaster of The Guild.  Together with Mathias and Daniel Ed will continue the seemingly unending task of reading Odin's advice from the Hávamál aloud, while also swapping stories of facebook jail. How far will they make it? Listen and find out!If you would like to see more of Ed's Guild work check him out at: edgamester.co.ukOr if you would like to buy one of his books you can find those at: northernfiredesigns.com/collections/ed-gamesterAlso check out our Instagram: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastWe've also reached our goal of 100 Patrons and are starting a new show where our hosts Mathias and Daniel watch and commentate along with the popular series Vikings! If you would like to be in the audience and have your questions answered live then all you have to do is become a Patron, the more the merrier!If you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with Sól Geirsdóttir perhaps better known by her internet moniker: "The Viking Queen."  Sól is a Scandincavian Viking blogger as well as the vocalist and songwriter in the folk rock band Vǫluspá. Together with the boys she'll be discussing the goddess Freyja and her unique character and place in the Nordic pantheon. Other topics will include Sól's own magic and ritual practice, reincarnation, and her personal musical journey and background! Check out Vǫluspá's music at: Spotify.com/artist/04sNuGpenIU7aYWLTycRN7Also check out our Instagram: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastWe've also reached our goal of 100 Patrons and are starting a new show where our hosts Mathias and Daniel watch and commentate along with the popular series Vikings! If you would like to be in the audience and have your questions answered live then all you have to do is become a Patron, the more the merrier!If you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with The Saxon Storyteller, a very near and dear member of our production team whose amazing art you get to see on each and every one of our episodes! Together with the boys he'll be discussing the Anglo Saxons and their most famous epic poem Beowulf. Will they actually manage to get through a decent summary of the poem, or will Mathias spend most of the time talking about how Charlemagne actually started the idea of the Crusades? Well... it's complicated.See more of The Saxon Storytellers amazing work at: www.instagram.com/thesaxonstorytellerAlso check out our Instagram: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastWe've also reached our goal of 100 Patrons and are starting a new show where our hosts Mathias and Daniel watch and commentate along with the popular series Vikings! If you would like to be in the audience and have your questions answered live then all you have to do is become a Patron, the more the merrier!If you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week we're getting a special peek behind the curtain as Mathias and Daniel sit down with Kai-Uwe Faust, Maria Franz, and Christopher Juul,  founders of the amazing band Heilung! Kai has been on the show before back in Episode 20, but this time we were lucky enough to get all three band members. Together with the boys they'll be discussing how the band came together, backstage misadventures, and under what circumstances Daniel would eat his dog. How did they get to that last one? Well, it's complicated...Check out our Instagram: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastWe are so happy to announce that we've reached our goal of 100 Patrons! New Information about our Vikings watch along show should be coming out in the next few weeks. Thank you so much to everyone who signed up and helped make this possible!If you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week we're getting hands on as Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with Qays Stetkevych an expert in medieval combat, grappling, and wrestling in medieval literature. He has been an active competitor in wrestling, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for twenty years. Qays is here to help the boys grapple with the past and hopefully make some sense of "Glima," and those pesky facebook adverts for "viking martial arts".  The answers may not be complicated but they're sure to be brollic!Check out our Instagram: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastWe are so happy to announce that we've reached our goal of 100 Patrons! New Information about our Vikings watch along show should be coming out in the next few weeks. Thank you so much to everyone who signed up and helped make this possible!If you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

We're dialing up the mischief to 11 this week as Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with comedian, streamer, and podcaster Shayne Smith to discuss the OG prankster himself: Loki. We're hoping Shayne with his own background of twisted comedy can help give some insight into the twists and turns of this archetypal trickster. The answers may not be complicated, but they're sure to be funny!If you want to check out more of Shayne's work you can find him at: shaynesmithcomedy.comAlso check out our Instagram: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastCurrently we are trying to add 100 new Patrons! If that goal is met all Patrons will get to be part of a live streamed watch through of the show Vikings with Mathias and Daniel (and maybe some surprise guests). Members of the audience will get to ask questions and have them answered in real time! If you are a bit financially strapped right now but still want to help us out please consider leaving a review on Apple podcasts as that also really helps. Thank you for listening!If you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week Mathias and Daniel are going back to the basics with primative survival expert and Youtuber Chad Zuber! Chad makes videos chronicaling his own survival in remote and often desolate areas. Together with the boys he'll be speculating on how people would have used similar survival skills in the viking age. For once the answers won't be complicated, in fact they'll be downright basic!  If you would like to check out Chad's Youtube channel you can find it here:www.youtube.com/channel/UCCiBMTQv7I99hgIzV4RLZpAAlso check out our Instagram: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastCurrently we are trying to add 100 new Patrons! If that goal is met all Patrons will get to be part of a live streamed watch through of the show Vikings with Mathias and Daniel (and maybe some surprise guests). Members of the audience will get to ask questions and have them answered in real time! If you are a bit financially strapped right now but still want to help us out please consider leaving a review on Apple podcasts as that also really helps. Thank you for listening!If you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with Ruarigh Dale a viking age scholar and archeologist who has done extensive work curating The Danelaw Saga: Bringing Vikings back to the East Midlands exhibition. More recently he also coordinated the World-Tree Project, which created a multimedia archive of resources for teaching and studying Vikings. Ruarigh is here to give his considerable insight on The Danelaw in England during the 9th century and beyond. The answers will no doubt be complicated.  If you would like to check out The World-Tree Project you can find it at: worldtreeproject.wordpress.comAlso check out our Instagram: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastCurrently we are trying to add 100 new Patrons! If that goal is met all Patrons will get to be part of a live streamed watch through of the show Vikings with Mathias and Daniel (and maybe some surprise guests). Members of the audience will get to ask questions and have them answered in real time! If you are a bit financially strapped right now but still want to help us out please consider leaving a review on Apple podcasts as that also really helps. Thank you for listening!If you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with Jennifer Snook Ph.D. and author of American Heathens: The Politics of Identity in a Pagan Religious Movement. Doctor Snook spent years researching the book by taking part in various rituals, and talking to individuals in the community in order to create a fascinating end product.    If you would like to read her book for yourself you can buy it at:  www.amazon.com/American-Heathens-Politics-Identity-Religious/dp/1439910979Also check out our Instagram: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastCurrently we are trying to add 100 new Patrons! If that goal is met all Patrons will get to be part of a live streamed watch through of the show Vikings with Mathias and Daniel (and maybe some surprise guests). Members of the audience will get to ask questions and have them answered in real time! If you are a bit financially strapped right now but still want to help us out please consider leaving a review on Apple podcasts as that also really helps. Thank you for listening!If you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with Ruben Terlouw, archeologist and one of Heilung's famous black-clad Harii warriors. He and the boys will be conducting an in depth discussion of the Beserker in Viking myth and culture. Were they an elite group of warriors clad in bearskins, or Christian propaganda? And where do the magic mushrooms come in? Bite your shield and get ready because the answers will be complicated!  If you would like to do further academic reading on Berserkers check out the resources Ruben mentioned by future podcast guest Roderick Dale at: roderickdale.co.uk/category/berserkir/Also check out our Instagram: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastCurrently we are trying to add 100 new Patrons! If that goal is met all Patrons will get to be part of a live streamed watch through of the show Vikings with Mathias and Daniel (and maybe some surprise guests). Members of the audience will get to ask questions and have them answered in real time! If you are a bit financially strapped right now but still want to help us out please consider leaving a review on Apple podcasts as that also really helps. Thank you for listening!If you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week in a special bonus episode Mathias and Daniel are honered to be sitting down with Professor Martin Carver to discuss the new movie The Dig that was recently released on the Netflix as well as the famous Sutton Hoo excavation that the film is based on. Martin is the director of the Sutton Hoo research project and author of many books including:  Sutton Hoo: Burial Ground of Kings?, Sutton Hoo: A Seventh-Century Princely Burial Ground and Its Context, and The Sutton Hoo Story. Encounters with Early England. Also this episode is doubly special since it our 50th episode! if you've stuck with us this far thank you so much, the show has come such a long way and we really, really appreciate all of your support!If you would like to donate or help Martin build his reconstruction of the ship from Sutton Hoo you can get involve over at: Saxonship.orgCheck out our Instagram: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastCurrently we are trying to add 100 new Patrons! If that goal is met all Patrons will get to be part of a live streamed watch through of the show Vikings with Mathias and Daniel (and maybe some surprise guests). Members of the audience will get to ask questions and have them answered in real time! If you are a bit financially strapped right now but still want to help us out please consider leaving a review on Apple podcasts as that also really helps. Thank you for listening!If you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with Ludwig Swärd the amazingly talented musician behind the one man band Forndom. His latest album FAÞIR is available now and Ludwig has come on the podcast to talk about his sources of inspiration, including the poem Sonatorrek or "Loss of a Son" by Viking age poet and certified badass Egill Skallagrímsson.Is Mathias good at reciting poetry? Does Dan know composers other than Hans Zimmer? The answers as always will be complicated. Join us next week for our 50th episode, we have a special guest lined up we know you'll enjoy!If you would like to listen to Ludwig's single from the album, "Yggdrasil" you can can do find it at: forndom.bandcamp.com/track/yggdrasilCheck out our new Instagram: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastCurrently we are trying to add 100 new Patrons! If that goal is met all Patrons will get to be part of a live streamed watch through of the show Vikings with Mathias and Daniel (and maybe some surprise guests). Members of the audience will get to ask questions and have them answered in real time! If you are a bit financially strapped right now but still want to help us out please consider leaving a review on Apple podcasts as that also really helps. Thank you for listening!If you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with Jakub Vaniš the amazing artist who goes by the internet moniker The Raven from the North. Jakub has helped create amazing pieces and cover art for clients like Einar Selvik of Wardruna, as well as Kati Rán, and Oliver S Tyr of Faun.Jakub is here to talk about his unique self taught art style, as well as him more recent forays into the world of traditional hand-poke tatooing. After that he and the boys will be discussing popular misconceptions about Odin, as well as other gods, symbols, and other internet nonsense. We hope you enjoy!Check out our new Instagram: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastCurrently we are trying to add 100 new Patrons! If that goal is met all Patrons will get to be part of a live streamed watch through of the show Vikings with Mathias and Daniel (and maybe some surprise guests). Members of the audience will get to ask questions and have them answered in real time! If you are a bit financially strapped right now but still want to help us out please consider leaving a review on Apple podcasts as that also really helps. Thank you for listening!If you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week Mathias and Daniel are really pleased to be sitting down with Ed Gamester a writer, strongman, muscian, and Guildmaster of The Guild.  The Guild is Ed's brainchild and a physical manifestation of his own life philosophy, to live life as a bold adventure and surround yourself with people to further that goal. Check it out over at:edgamester.co.ukEd was kind enough to add his unique voice and humor to the mix in part one of a two part series where Mathias reads Odin's advice from the Hávamál aloud. Will 13th century text stand the test of time? Listen and find out!Check out our new Instagram: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastCurrently we are trying to add 100 new Patrons! If that goal is met all Patrons will get to be part of a live streamed watch through of the show Vikings with Mathias and Daniel (and maybe some surprise guests). Members of the audience will get to ask questions and have them answered in real time! If you are a bit financially strapped right now but still want to help us out please consider leaving a review on Apple podcasts as that also really helps. Thank you for listening!If you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with Eirik Storesund, the content creator behind Brute Norse,  a blog and podcast dedicated to dispelling the many popular misconceptions about the Viking Age and Norse culture, and bridging the gap between scholarship and public perception.  Together they will be discussing the riot in the US capitol last week, and the unfortunate public misconception of certain Norse symbols and cultual elements as a result. We've covered misappropriation of Viking symbols and the unfortunate ties with white supremacy before, and quite honestly we are sad to have to do so again so early in the year. However, given these unfortunate events though we don't really feel we have a choice. Lighter topics next week, we promise.Check out our new Instagram: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you would like what we do, and would to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastCurrently we are trying to add 100 new Patrons! If that goal is met all Patrons will get to be part of a live streamed watch through of the show Vikings with Mathias and Daniel (and maybe some surprise guests). Members of the audience will get to ask questions and have them answered in real time! If you are a bit financially strapped right now but still want to help us out please consider leaving a review on Apple podcasts as that also really helps. Thank you for listening!If you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week Mathias and Daniel sat down with the amazingly talented Stine Sandnes, whose unique photography and desire to reconnect with her roots gave birth to the hugely popular Instagram Helheimen! Stine's photos are all themed around Vikings, death, and particularly the character Hel.  It's an episode that is all things underworld and if you want some creepy, beautiful, thematic images to look at while you listen then head over to:www.instagram.com/helheimenWe also now have our own Instagram so please check that out too: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you would like what we do, and would to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastWe put all the money back into the show to bring you a better product and your support means the world to us. If you are a bit financially strapped right now but still want to help us out please consider leaving a review on Apple podcasts as that also really helps. Thank you for listening!If you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week is a bit of a throwback episode. We figured that for our first episode of the New Year we would keep it light.  In that spirit Mathias and Daniel will be discussing Viking drinking games, possible PTSD in ancient warriors, and looking back on their favorite episodes and moments of 2020. As a special bonus Mathias also reveals his favorite Christmas movie!We are also in the midst of setting up our Instagram so check that out over at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you would like what we do, and would to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastWe put all the money back into the show to bring you a better product and your support means the world to us. If you are a bit financially strapped right now but still want to help us out please consider leaving a review on Apple podcasts as that also really helps. Thank you for listening!If you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

For our final episode of 2020 Daniel and special guest host Sean Parry of Sacred Knot Tattoowill be interviewing our very own Mathias Nordvig! We figured we would go out on a fun low key note to end a year which has been severely lacking on both of those fronts. Topics include: Mathias telling the story of Odin and Thor vs  the giant Hrungnir, discussing the origin of Thors lightning powers, and everyones favorite meads to ring in the new year. We did have some technical issues getting Sean to join so he makes his first appearance about 15 minutes in. Skip to there if you don't want to hear juicy tid bits about Mathias's childhood in Norway (but who doesn't want to hear those?)If you would like what we do, and would to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastWe put all the money back into the show to bring you a better product and your support means the world to us. If you are a bit financially strapped right now but still want to help us out please consider leaving a review on Apple podcasts as that also really helps. Thank you for listening!Also check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week  Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with Josh Rood the lead singer of the band Nexion. Together they will be answering all your questions about the celebration of Yule in the Viking era, and also discussing the practice of human and animal sacrifice in various Norse religions and texts. Those may seem like strange bedfellows for topics but trust us, it works. On a lighter note everyone shares stories of their own Yuletide traditions and mishaps; Daniel in particular has one worthy of a saga. It's been quite a year for everyone and we personally have come a long way from our Yule episode last year. This is for instance our second livestreamed episode for members of our Patreon! If you would like to be in the audience of future streams to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastWe put all the money back into the show to bring you a better product and your support means the world to us. If you are a bit financially strapped right now but still want to help us out please consider leaving a review on Apple podcasts as that also really helps. Thank you for listening!If you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Also check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastSupport the show

This week  Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with Espen Hatleskog otherwise known by his internet moniker: "Pilotviking." Espen does a lot of Viking themed photography and runs successful Instagram and Facebook pages for both himself and his dog Fenris.Topics of discussion will include: The significance of wolves and ravens in Viking Culture, what kinds of dogs did Vikings domesticate, and how Harald Fairhair because the first king of Norway. If you would like to check out Espen's amazing photography you can find pictures of him at:Instagram.com/pilotvikingAnd if you only want pictures of his handsome dog Fenris you can find those at:Instagram.com/fenris_the_vikingdogHow did a dog get so many Instagram followers? Well, it's complicated.That's it for this week! If you like what we do please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastWe put all the money back into the show to bring you a better product and your support means the world to us. If you are a bit financially strapped right now but still want to help us out please consider leaving a review on Apple podcasts as that also really helps. Thank you for listening!Also check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week  Mathias and Daniel are thrilled to sit down with Emilie Lorentzen to speak about how she joined the band Heilung, nerd out about her background in Indo-European Languages, and her mysterious new music project. Other topics of discussion include: The Danish island of Bornholm , where Emilie hails from, and whose folk music is the inspirations for her next project. The God Tyr, his names history and the mysterious lack of temples and religious sites dedicated to him. And how regional languages and dialects shape our thinking and who we are in the world; yes, even Daniel's. The answers as always will be complicated. That's it for this week! If you like what we do please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastWe put all the money back into the show to bring you a better product and your support means the world to us. If you are a bit financially strapped right now but still want to help us out please consider leaving a review on Apple podcasts as that also really helps. Thank you for listening!If you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Also check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastSupport the show

Maybe this would have made a better Halloween episode, but this week is all about the macabre Viking ritual known as the "Blood Eagle," as made famous in the show Vikings. Luke John Murphy has been researching the historical and practical sides of the ritual and has come on the show to share his findings with Mathias and Daniel.Surprisingly Daniel seems to have an amazing intuitive understanding of the medical science behind cracking open someone's ribcage, to the point that it would be worrying if he wasn't such a nice guy. Luke was an amazing guest so please consider heading over to his website and checking out some of his other academic papers. The one about English hair goddesses sounds particularly fun.You can find that paper and many more at: luke-murphy.comAlso the issues with Mathias's sound are unfortunately ongoing. The problem isn't with actual equipment it's his internet connection. That's what he gets for living deep in the mountains. Anyway we are working on a solution and appreciate your patience. That's it for this week! If you like what we do please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastWe put all the money back into the show to bring you a better product and your support means the world to us. If you are a bit financially strapped right now but still want to help us out please consider leaving a review on Apple podcasts as that also really helps. Thank you for listening!Also check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This weeks guest needs no introduction. It's Einar Selvik the front man of the amazing Wardruna! He's fresh off of working on the music for the upcoming Assassins Creed Valhalla and was kind enough to sit down with Mathias and Daniel to discuss the experience, as well as Wardrunas upcoming album. But that's just the jumping off point. From there the discussion will range into general artistic attitudes and the creative process, his surprise voice over cameo in Assassins Creed, and the positives and negatives of Ubisofts interpretation of the Viking material. The answers will be as complicated as they are entertaining. Also, we have to apologize again for the audio quality Einar had some building going on in the background and we did our best but it is a problem. Frankly we were just excited to have him. That's it for this week! If you like what we do please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastWe put all the money back into the show to bring you a better product and your support means the world to us. If you are a bit financially strapped right now but still want to help us out please consider leaving a review on Apple podcasts as that also really helps. Thank you for listening!If you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Also check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastSupport the show

 This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with Jason Ralls to talk about his heathen spiritual practice and recent book of poetry The Oath: A Heathen Poets Journey. The Oath chronicles the transpositional  journey of the poet as he travels through the planes, meeting with gods, and even going through the underworld. But of course that isn't all we'll be discussing this week. Other topics also include: magic mushrooms and other hallucinogens' and their effect on spiritual practice, the Ättestupa or did grandpa really have to jump off a cliff for the good of the village, and in impromptu positive review of the movie Midsommar. How did we get all of that into one episode? Well, it's complicated.Also we know the audio on this weeks episode is a little spotty. Unfortunately some of our files didn't upload properly so we had to get ones from our backup which just isn't as good. We are looking into a long term fix but in the meantime please bear with us. If you would like to check out the book you can find it here: linktr.ee/JasonRallsThat's it for this week! If you like what we do please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastWe put all the money back into the show to bring you a better product and your support means the world to us. If you are a bit financially strapped right now but still want to help us out please consider leaving a review on Apple podcasts as that also really helps. Thank you for listening!Also check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastIf you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with Jeanette Verberg an archeologist and curator for the National Museum of Denmark where she is responsible for the Bronze and Viking Age; think Indiana Jones but one who only cared about Viking prehistory and didn't destroy the dig site half the time.Together they will be discussing her experiences on archeological expeditions as well as her extensive writing, both academic and historic non-fiction about the Viking Age. Unfortunately unless you read Danish you probably won't get much out of her books as they have not been translated into English. However, if you would like to read her academic papers including her most recent one:  Where Have All The Young Girls Gone? which discusses the curious absence of women in Bronze Age Swedish rock carvings, as well as the possibility that perhaps they have actually been there all along... then you should check out her National Museum Page.  Personally I would recommend the one on the distribution of Mesopotamian Glass, which is a fascinating topic she talks about in the beginning of the episode. That's it for this week! If you like what we do please consider supporting us on Patreon, we put all the money back into the show your support means the world to us. If you are a bit financially strapped right now but still want to help us out please consider leaving a review on Apple podcasts as that also really helps. Thank you for listening!Also check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastIf you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week Mathias and Daniel are chatting with Rune Hjarnø Rasmussen who runs a successful Youtube channel and the web page Nordic Animism both of which are well worth checking out!With 2020 drawing to a close (finally) Rune is releasing the 2021 Runic Animist Calendar, a wall calendar which features a selection of amazing artists working off of the theme "rune". It also comes with a manual "The Nordic Animist Year," which functions as an introduction to traditional seasonal animism in Northern Europe. It's a good read although notably a little shorter than Mathias's last book (not that it's a measuring contest or anything!)Also we know the sound is a little off on this weeks episode. Runes audio was not terribly good to begin with so Shan had to give him a little bit of old time radio voice. Think of it as ambiance? If you like what we do please consider supporting us on Patreon, we put all the money back into the show and any and all support means the world to us. If you are a bit financially strapped right now but still want to help us out please consider leaving a review on Apple podcasts as that also really helps. Thanks you for listening!Also check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastIf you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

It's time to unwind, and as we all know there is nothing more relaxing than kicking back with some black metal blasting and just letting all your cares slip away. Why, what were you thinking? This week Mathias and Daniel are both really excited to sit down with one of the principal organizers of the Midgardsblot festival Vicky Mickaleson. Midgardsblot is a metal and folk festival that takes place in Borre Norway. The event centers around the Midgard Viking Center and events include: battle reenactments, a Viking village and market, lectures and panels (featuring the likes of our very own Mathias) and of course Metal. It's an amazing place and we someday hope to do a live podcast there. Together with Vicky, Mathias and Daniel will talk about how the festival began and has grown, as well as what to expect from the opening ceremonies and other events; it's a nice friendly discussion. So pull up a chair, pour yourself a drink, and toast with us to Midgardsblot, where hopefully we can all see one another in 2021! I mean at this point it's either there or in Valhalla, so it should be a party either way. If you like what we do please consider supporting us on Patreon, we put all the money back into the show and any and all support means the world to us. If you are a bit financially strapped right now but still want to help us out please consider leaving a review on Apple podcasts as that also really helps. Thanks in advance!And if you happen to be among out American listeners please remember to vote it's actually quite important: https://vote.gov/Also check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastIf you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week Mathias and Daniel get to seriously nerd out with Joans Lau Markussen author of The Anatomy of Viking Art the book which helped get Daniel started designing his mead horns. Together Jonas and Mathias will cover tons of Viking art history theories from Lindisfarne to the existence of Dragons. It's going to be a good time. We know we've been doing a lot of serious themed episodes recently and we really appreciate people hearing what we have to say. One of the big reasons Mathias and Daniel started this podcast in the first place was to educate people, not just about the myths, but also how these ancient traditions are being carried forward, both the good and the bad. We feel we've done that pretty well with our last batch of episodes, but this next batch is going to be more focused on Viking history and culture and less on contemporary social issues. Frankly we all could use a break, and we thought you all might appreciate one as well.Also this week Mathias gets to try out his new mic setup  for the first time thanks to our amazing supporters over at Patreon! If you like what we do and want to help us keep improving the content we bring to you then head over and consider chipping in if you can, seriously everything helps. And if you happen to be among out American listeners please remember to vote it's actually quite important: https://vote.gov/That's it! If you've made it this far thanks for reading, listening, and generally supporting what we do. We really appreciate you all.Also check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastIf you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week Mathias and Daniel are really excited to talk with Ethan Stark an administrator of Heathens Against Hate, an organization dedicated to inclusivity in heathenry through the philosophy: "We are our deeds."Together they will be diving into the topics surrounding the difficulties faced by people who practice modern paganism and heathenry; the primary one being groups interested in practicing racism and white supremacy who tarnish the image of this newly emerging religious practice. Learn some of the things you should watch out for if you yourself are interested in checking out Paganism, as well as some of the hard conversations you might have to have as a practicing Heathen, both to educate people or steer people you care about from going down a bad road. It's good stuff, if complicated. Also this is our one year anniversary! It's hard to believe that this all started out with a scholar and a self described, "idiot from Yorkshire." We've come so far, at least in terms of equipment... This has been especially evident in the last month or so since our amazing Patreon supporters have given us the ability to purchase new equipment and help Daniel focus more time on the podcast. Thank you so much, your support truly means the world to us!If you are interested in joining please check us out at: www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastWe try to offer a variety of cool rewards including episode guides, special story time episodes, and add free versions of the show. Members also get to participate in special Q&A sessions with the hosts. That's it, if you've read this far give yourself a pat on the back, and if you've been listening to us since the beginning thank you, thank you, thank you, you are amazing.This weeks sponsors: Idle Sleep, Things from Another World and Horns of Odin.www.idlesleep.com - 25% off store wide with FALL25www.hornsofodin.com - 10% off store wide with HORNS10Also check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastIf you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com  Support the show

This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down from with Collin Dale of Skin and Bone Tattoo to discuss his designs and the success of his Facebook page: Traditional Nordic Tattoos, where he shares images of traditional tattoos from Nordic, Celtic, Pictish, and Sami backgrounds with over 50,000 people, head over and check it out, there's some amazing stuff!Other topics of discussion will cover things like: How to improve your Google skills so you don't keep finding the same 10 Tattoo designs from Etsy. Is it okay to name your child after a God? (spoiler, it's 2020 name your kids whatever you want). And why you should avoid getting a back alley tattoo from some random basket weaver or other artisan at a festival; really, it feels like I shouldn't have to explain that one, but according to Collin it's a real problem so here we are.If you'd prefer an ad free version of the show check out our Patreon, it’s one of the very first tiers, and we really appreciate the help! We are also working on adding a $1 tier that includes just an ad free version of episodes as a reward. Let us know if that's something you would be interested in, or if you would prefer a different reward in the comments.This weeks sponsors: Idle Sleep, Things from Another World and Horns of Odin.www.idlesleep.com - 25% off store wide with FALL25www.hornsofodin.com - 10% off store wide with HORNS10Also check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastIf you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with Cierra White to discuss the recent success of: “Death In My Metal Not In My Streets,” a virtual concert and talks series she helped organize in Colorado to raise awareness and money for the Black Lives Matter movement. Cierra is the drummer in multiple awesome metal bands including: Oak  Ash & Thorn, Magister, and Last Word. If you want to check them out, or watch a stream of the actual concert itself, check it out  on Facebook.Sorry to use last weeks ads again but Daniel has been away in Scotland lifting giant rocks. We will be re-recording the affiliate ads this week. If you would like an add free version of the show check out our Patreon, it’s one of the very first tiers, and we really appreciate the help!This weeks sponsors Idle Sleep, Things from Another World and Horns of Odin.www.idlesleep.com - 20% off store wide with FALL20www.hornsofodin.com - 10% off store wide with HORNS10Also check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastIf you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

This week Daniel and Mathias sat down with Jack Donovan to talk a bit about his thoughts on the role of men in the Viking age. We realize this might not be everyone's cup of tea and for those of you who (deservedly) have some doubts we encourage you to listen to the first 6 minutes or so before drawing your own conclusions.Together they'll discuss what is meant to be a viking man, the answers are surprisingly grounded and center around owning land and their ability to work. We'll also dig (no pun intended) into the topic of Bog Bodies and how the "science" of them being homosexuals is actually Nazi propaganda to justify their ruthless persecution of gays. Also, we know the ads are terrible this week, we are working on getting some transition music and better mics. Here's our Patreon if you'd like to help with that, conveniently one of the first perks is an add free version of the episode. We certainly appreciate any and all help. Our Sponsor Links:A huge thank you to this weeks sponsors Idle Sleep, Things from Another World and Horns of Odin.www.tfaw.comwww.idlesleep.com - 20% off store wide with FALL20www.hornsofodin.com - 10% off store wide with HORNS10Also check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastIf you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

We all know that every Viking ever was a barrel chested, big bearded, lady killer (sometimes literally). But is that really the case? How realistic is it to believe that every viking for almost 300 years had a knotty spear shaft only for Freya? This week Mathias and Daniel sit down with Amy Jefford Franks a fellow historian and host of the awesome, "Vikings Are Gay!" podcast. Together they will be discussing topics like: What happens when a group of men are on a boat together for a long time?Why the insult "bottom" in saga literature is more about bucking social norms and less a description of certain recreational activities.And the unfortunate white supremacist influence left in viking scholarship by Nazi's, as well as how to begin addressing it. It's honestly a wild ride and we hope you enjoy!Also check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastIf you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

It's a good old fashioned scholarly debate this week as  Arngrimur Vidalin, a fellow Old Norse Literature expert, sits down with Mathias and Daniel to talk about his many exciting translation projects. As it turns out Arngrimur is involved in a lot of really cool stuff right now including: translating Alice in Wonderland into ancient Norse, gathering material for a new book on the monsters of the saga literature and how they shaped ancient race theory, and most immediately Old Norse For Modern Times a book of your favorite modern sayings translated into Old Norse. There should still be a few days if you want to check out the Kickstater and back it, then you too can say awesome stuff like: "Meira mælti Wagner af kappi en viti!" "Wagner has a lot to answer for!"Also find out the name of the best hat shop in Copenhagen. Cheers!Also check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastIf you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show

First things first, we've really got to apologize for the audio quality on this weeks episode. It is well below our standard of quality. The truth is coordinating recording setups in 3 different places is complicated and in this case the audio that was recorded using a new program for us was pretty damaged to begin with; our editor did what he could with it, but when you start from a bad place there's only so far you can come. From all of us at The Norse Mythology Podcast we are truly sorry. We are just three guys doing the best we can with the setups we have and this time things did not go our way, in future we will be upgrading some mics and monitoring our sound more closely to make sure this doesn't happen again. Now that that is out of the way lets talk about this weeks episode. This week Mathias and Daniel were lucky enough to sit down with Andrew Saulf aka The Seawolf. He's a really talented up and coming music artist whose work you can check out at: facebook.com/theseawolfmusicYou might even recognize a familiar voice on his latest track since our very own Mathias donated his vocal talent to the mix! But the gang wont just be discussing, "lofi Viking beats to relax/study to," they'll also be getting into the Norse creation myths, and how Midgard is actually protected by eyebrows. Also, possibly the best excuse in the ancient world, "It wasn't me, the swamp lady did it!"Also check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastIf you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the show