Nordic Mythology Podcast
Daniel Farrand
Have you ever wondered "What is a Viking?", "Were Vikings tattooed?" or "Did they ever REALLY use the Blood Eagle? If so, then this is the right podcast for YOU.
In this podcast, follow along Daniel Farrand's (Owner of Horns of Odin) journey as he tries to make sense of the complex history of the Viking Age and Nordic Mythology, through easy to digest, funny, natural (and often very honest) conversations.
Daniel is joined by Co-Host (and in house archaeologist) Margrethe Havgar, as the pair are joined by a host of guests; which include world leading scholars and Viking Age creators, to world renowned musicians and movie stars.
So, if you've ever asked "Were Runes used for magic?" or "is Thor REALLY the only person who can lift his hammer?". We'll definitely have an episode on it
But be prepared to be told, "It's Complicated."
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Ep 121 - Being Uhtred of Bebbanburg with Alexander Dreymon
Nordic Mythology Podcast
06/23/22 • 68 min
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.dreymon
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/NordicMythologyPodcast
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
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Ep - 118 The Aun Year with Rune Rasmussen and Tyson Yunkaporta
Nordic Mythology Podcast
06/02/22 • 94 min
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/home1
And 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-20202192322476
check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast
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/NordicMythologyPodcast
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
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Ep - 111 Portmahomack: Monastery of the Picts with Dr. Martin Carver
Nordic Mythology Podcast
04/14/22 • 81 min
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.
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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/publications
Check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast
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:
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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
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Ep 237 - Viking Isle of Man with Allison Fox & Vicky Mikalsen
Nordic Mythology Podcast
11/14/24 • 60 min
In this week's episode, Dan sits down with Allison Fox, curator of archaeology at Manx National Heritage. Along with surprise guest Vicky Mikalsen, they discuss the Isle of Man, an island rich with Viking history.
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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/NordicMythologypodcast
Check 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
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Ep 10 - Flóki -the man who gave Iceland its name
Nordic Mythology Podcast
03/15/20 • 97 min
In this episode, Daniel and Mathias are talking about Flóki. According to legend, Flóki followed a raven to Iceland and built a settlement there. Unfortunately, his settlement failed, but he did end up being responsible for naming the country "Iceland." In HBO's show "Vikings," Flóki is an important character who is responsible for inventing Viking ships, and largely functions as Ragnar Lothbrok's right-hand man. As a trickster figure in Vikings, many aspects of Flóki's story are directly inspired by Old Norse myths about Loki.
Also check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast
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/NordicMythologyPodcast
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
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Ep 9 - Rollo -the founder of Normandy
Nordic Mythology Podcast
03/01/20 • 97 min
In this episode, Daniel and Mathias talk about Rollo, the founder of the duchy of Normandy. They depart from the fictional Rollo in the show "Vikings" and move on to discussing the historical individual who actually did exist. We embark on a journey through the various sources that were written in the medieval period about a Nordic Viking warrior named Hrólfr or Hrollaugr, who succeeded in establishing a Nordic colony on the French coast. Did he come from Denmark, as the early historical sources suggest, or did he come from Norway, as later historical sources and the much later Icelandic sagas say? Listen and find the answers to all of your questions!
Also check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast
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/NordicMythologyPodcast
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
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Ep 7 - Ragnar Lothbrok: the legend, the show, the historical background
Nordic Mythology Podcast
02/01/20 • 97 min
In this episode, Daniel and Mathias are discussing Ragnar Lothbrok, the historical background to the saga legends, and how the show "Vikings" portrays him. Is he real or fictional? What about his sons? There are many questions, and the answer is as always: it's complicated. Daniel and Mathias also treat the most recent update from the UK anti-terrorism task force on Viking Age symbols used by right-wing extremists.
Also check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast
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/NordicMythologyPodcast
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
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Ep 8 - Lagertha -was she real?
Nordic Mythology Podcast
02/15/20 • 97 min
In this episode, Daniel and Mathias are discussing Lagertha from the show Vikings. Was she real? Was she a historical figure? Where do we find evidence for her life in the written sources from medieval Scandinavia? Daniel and Mathias also cover questions from listeners and touch on the subject of runes again.
Also check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast
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/NordicMythologyPodcast
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
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Ep 6 - Why are the Vikings called "Norse"?
Nordic Mythology Podcast
01/15/20 • 97 min
In this episode, Daniel and Mathias are talking about words like "Norse", "Viking", "Scandinavian", "Nordic", "Germanic" and "Anglo-Saxon". They go deep into cultural complexities, historical issues, and why the word "Norse" is used about Vikings. You didn't think it would be complicated? Well, of course it is! Enjoy!
Also check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast
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/NordicMythologyPodcast
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
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Ep 84 - Thor: Marvel Versus Myth, with Ben Mudge
Nordic Mythology Podcast
09/30/21 • 75 min
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/nordicmythologypodcast
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/NordicMythologyPodcast
If 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
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How many episodes does Nordic Mythology Podcast have?
Nordic Mythology Podcast currently has 252 episodes available.
What topics does Nordic Mythology Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Mythology, Myth, Historical, History, Norse, Podcasts, Education and Medieval.
What is the most popular episode on Nordic Mythology Podcast?
The episode title 'Ep 121 - Being Uhtred of Bebbanburg with Alexander Dreymon' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Nordic Mythology Podcast?
The average episode length on Nordic Mythology Podcast is 83 minutes.
How often are episodes of Nordic Mythology Podcast released?
Episodes of Nordic Mythology Podcast are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Nordic Mythology Podcast?
The first episode of Nordic Mythology Podcast was released on Oct 14, 2019.
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