27: Havamal Part 6 - Odin Sacrifices Himself on the World Tree to Win the Runes
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We conclude our series on the Havamal where we cover one of the most important stories of Norse Mythology: Odin's sacrifice on the world tree to win the runes! If you'd like to support the podcast and pick up the great translation of the Poetic Edda we're reading by Jackson Crawford, you can purchase it here: The Poetic Edda Translated by Jackson Crawford Check out our YouTube channel for videos of all episodes and interesting clips of the show: Northern Myths Podcast YouTube Channel If you'd like to follow along with us or learn more about the ideas we talk about on the show, we have a list of recommended books on our website. Included are our recommended copies of the Poetic Edda and the Kalevala, as well as books about archetypal narrative, comparitive religion, and more: https://www.northernmyths.com/p/recommended-books-1537495137/ We also have Northern Myths Podcast merchandise available at our official shop (please note, time remaining is until the next printing, everything will be available indefinitely): https://teespring.com/stores/Northern-Myths-Podcast You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram:FacebookTwitterInstagram
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