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Wælhræfn
Norse Mythology
The Unofficial Guide
What makes Norse mythology "norse"? Why does Thor kill giants? What do the myths tell us about Loki's gender identity? The world of popular media is always happy to provide a modernized re-telling of ancient stories with a heavy scoop of creative license, but on "Norse Mythology: The Unofficial Guide", we'll dive into the original tales directly from the sources and learn together from experts in the field about what these stories really mean and how they would have affected the lives of the ancient people of the pagan north.
Contact me any time at waelhraefn (at) gmail (dot) com!
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4.9 stars from 78 ratings
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“ive been diving deeply into medieval times and my main interest has been norse mythology. for quite a while and was always in search of a better way of learning, this show has been exactly that. the research, layout of the show, storytelling and overall explanation of themes and stories is...”Read full review »
Deadpoolsteven via Apple Podcasts ·
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01/22/24
exactly what I was looking for.
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“I recently read The Witch’s Heart by Genevieve Gornichec and then went looking for Norse Mythology wherever I could find it. This podcast is scratching itches I didn’t know I had! Episodes are the perfect length and I love the nuanced, source-based approach. Love this podcast.”
ripkitters via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/13/24
I LOVE THIS GUY!!
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“The effort the the creator puts into each episode is astounding. The stories are amazing, and I personally enjoy how at the end of the episode, he gives a detailed list of all of his sources and he says when he is making his own translations. I just love everything about this podcast, but it is a...”Read full review »
SirZucchini7 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/06/24
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