23: Hymiskvida - The Adventure of the Fetching of the Cauldron by Thor from the Poetic Edda of Norse Mythology
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In this episode of the Northern Myths Podcast we read Hymiskvida, Thor's grand adventure to fetch the cauldron from the giant Hymir. This is a classic hero's journey, with a quest to the unknown to bring back something of value to the tribe. Thor proves that he is a true hero in this exciting story! This is the Northern Myths Podcast, an archetypal exploration of the myths and legends of Northern Europe. Join us as we learn about Norse Mythology, Jungian Archetypes, and much more. Dan and Luke have a passion for mythology, and together we hope to explore these myths and legends and explain them in a way that can appeal to everyone in the modern world, and learn how to apply their lessons to everyday life. Check out our YouTube channel for videos of all episodes and interesting clips of the show: https://www.youtube.com/c/NorthernMythsPodcast If you like the Northern Myths Podcast please like, share, subscribe, comment, and review! You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram:https://www.facebook.com/northernmythshttps://twitter.com/NorthernMythshttps://www.instagram.com/northernmythspodcast/
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