In this episode, we read Völundarkviða, or the story of the escape of Volund the smith. Hear how Volund is captured by the evil king Nithuth, and how he gets his revenge. We explore themes relating to society and technology, and the dangers of unconsciousness and resentment. 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: Northern Myths Podcast YouTube Channel 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 The video that we reference by Jonathan Pageau about the symbolism of the One Ring in the Lord of the Rings can be found here: https://youtu.be/QafvZZTtNpE We reference the book The Coddling of the American Mind by Jonathan Haidt and Greg Lukianoff. It can be found here: https://amzn.to/2Gqtdkp If you'd like to support the podcast we have a few ways you can do that. We have a webshop where you can purchase shirts and mugs, and we have a recommended books and recommended music page on our website. If you purchase anything through our website we receive a small portion as a part of Amazon's affiliate program. WebshopRecommended BooksRecommended Music You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram:FacebookTwitterInstagram