The Havamal Part 2 - Stanzas 28-56 - Odin's Book of Wisdom Continues from the Poetic Edda of Norse Mythology
04/14/18 • 155 min
We continue our series on the Havamal, the book of wisdom attributed to Odin. We read about friendship, charity, and the burden of responsibility.
This is the Northern Myths Podcast, an archetypal exploration of the myths and legends of Northern Europe, including Norse mythology, the Finnish Kalevala, and more. If you'd like to support the show you can support us on Patreon here: Northern Myths Podcast Patreon
The Poetic Edda is the primary original source for the myths and legends of Norse Mythology. The Poetic Edda includes everything from the creation of the world to its destruction in Ragnarok, from the adventures of Thor to the wisdom of Odin. We are exploring these timeless stories to learn how the Norse people understood the world, and how we can apply their worldview to life today.
The Havamal is the collection of poetry attributed to Odin. It is included in the Poetic Edda and is a core element of Norse Mythology. The Havamal is a book of wisdom full of contraditions. At once it is an example of how to live and a cautionary tale mistakes to avoid. Included in the Havamal are the stories of the winning of the mead of poetry and Odin's sacrifice of himself to himself to discover the runes.
If you'd like to follow along with our reading of the Poetic Edda you can pick up the great translation of the Poetic Edda we're reading by Jackson Crawford, you can purchase it here: The Poetic Edda by Jackson Crawford
It is also available as an audiobook which we highly recommend. Dr. Crawford has a great voice for it, and actually pronounces everything properly. It's a must have if you like our show! Available here: The Poetic Edda Audiobook
Check out our YouTube channel for videos of all episodes and interesting clips of the show: Northern Myths Podcast YouTube Channel
Show Outline:
00:04:13 - Stanza 28: Wisdom and keeping secrets 00:09:55 - Stanza 29: Talking too much and without thinking 00:14:04 - Stanza 31: Talking about people behind their back. 00:16:28 - Stanza 30: Don't ridicule people when they are in your debt. 00:21:57 - Stanza 32: Conflict between men. 00:33:23 - Stanza 33: When to eat. Hangry. 00:36:43 - Stanza 34: Bad friends and good friends 00:41:12 - Stanza 35: How to be a good guest 00:48:53 - Stanza 36: Be thankful for having a home. 00:54:20 - Stanza 38: Always be prepared 00:57:36 - Stanza 39: Social contract. 01:03:42 - Stanza 40: Use money for what it's meant to be used for 01:11:28 - Stanza 41: Mutual giving and generosity 01:16:14 - Stanza 42: Friends and enemies 01:25:58 - Stanza 43: The enemy of my enemy is my friend 01:30:30 - Stanza 44-46: Good friends, bad friends and everything in between. 01:35:35 - Stanza 47: Alone and Lost 01:42:55 - Stanza 48: Being kind and brave 01:48:21 - Stanza 49: Naked and ashamed 02:03:43 - Stanza 50: People need community 02:10:28 - Stanza 51: False friends 02:12:29 - Stanza 52: Meaningful gift giving 02:15:57 - Stanza 53: Little minds 02:25:14 - Stanza 54-56: How wise should you be?
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, comparative religion, and more: Recommended Books
We also have Northern Myths Podcast merchandise available at our official shop.
You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: Facebook Twitter Instagram
We continue our series on the Havamal, the book of wisdom attributed to Odin. We read about friendship, charity, and the burden of responsibility.
This is the Northern Myths Podcast, an archetypal exploration of the myths and legends of Northern Europe, including Norse mythology, the Finnish Kalevala, and more. If you'd like to support the show you can support us on Patreon here: Northern Myths Podcast Patreon
The Poetic Edda is the primary original source for the myths and legends of Norse Mythology. The Poetic Edda includes everything from the creation of the world to its destruction in Ragnarok, from the adventures of Thor to the wisdom of Odin. We are exploring these timeless stories to learn how the Norse people understood the world, and how we can apply their worldview to life today.
The Havamal is the collection of poetry attributed to Odin. It is included in the Poetic Edda and is a core element of Norse Mythology. The Havamal is a book of wisdom full of contraditions. At once it is an example of how to live and a cautionary tale mistakes to avoid. Included in the Havamal are the stories of the winning of the mead of poetry and Odin's sacrifice of himself to himself to discover the runes.
If you'd like to follow along with our reading of the Poetic Edda you can pick up the great translation of the Poetic Edda we're reading by Jackson Crawford, you can purchase it here: The Poetic Edda by Jackson Crawford
It is also available as an audiobook which we highly recommend. Dr. Crawford has a great voice for it, and actually pronounces everything properly. It's a must have if you like our show! Available here: The Poetic Edda Audiobook
Check out our YouTube channel for videos of all episodes and interesting clips of the show: Northern Myths Podcast YouTube Channel
Show Outline:
00:04:13 - Stanza 28: Wisdom and keeping secrets 00:09:55 - Stanza 29: Talking too much and without thinking 00:14:04 - Stanza 31: Talking about people behind their back. 00:16:28 - Stanza 30: Don't ridicule people when they are in your debt. 00:21:57 - Stanza 32: Conflict between men. 00:33:23 - Stanza 33: When to eat. Hangry. 00:36:43 - Stanza 34: Bad friends and good friends 00:41:12 - Stanza 35: How to be a good guest 00:48:53 - Stanza 36: Be thankful for having a home. 00:54:20 - Stanza 38: Always be prepared 00:57:36 - Stanza 39: Social contract. 01:03:42 - Stanza 40: Use money for what it's meant to be used for 01:11:28 - Stanza 41: Mutual giving and generosity 01:16:14 - Stanza 42: Friends and enemies 01:25:58 - Stanza 43: The enemy of my enemy is my friend 01:30:30 - Stanza 44-46: Good friends, bad friends and everything in between. 01:35:35 - Stanza 47: Alone and Lost 01:42:55 - Stanza 48: Being kind and brave 01:48:21 - Stanza 49: Naked and ashamed 02:03:43 - Stanza 50: People need community 02:10:28 - Stanza 51: False friends 02:12:29 - Stanza 52: Meaningful gift giving 02:15:57 - Stanza 53: Little minds 02:25:14 - Stanza 54-56: How wise should you be?
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, comparative religion, and more: Recommended Books
We also have Northern Myths Podcast merchandise available at our official shop.
You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: Facebook Twitter Instagram
Previous Episode
Vafthrudnismal - Odin Travels to Jotunheim for a Deadly Battle of Wits with the All-Wise Giant Vafthrudnir
We continue our series on the Poetic Edda with Vafthrudnismal. Odin travels to Jotunheim for a deadly battle of wits with the all-wise giant Vafthrudnir. One of them will end up losing his head! Who will it be?
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.
The Poetic Edda is the primary original source for the myths and legends of Norse Mythology. The Poetic Edda includes everything from the creation of the world to its destruction in Ragnarok, from the adventures of Thor to the wisdom of Odin. We are exploring these timeless stories to learn how the Norse people understood the world, and how we can apply their worldview to life today.
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 our reading of the Poetic Edda you can pick up the great translation of the Poetic Edda we're reading by Jackson Crawford, you can purchase it here: The Poetic Edda by Jackson Crawford
It is also available as an audiobook which we highly recommend. Dr. Crawford has a great voice for it, and actually pronounces everything properly. It's a must have if you like our show! Available here: The Poetic Edda Audiobook
You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: Facebook Twitter Instagram
Show Outline:
0:00:00 - Introduction to Vafthrudnismal, Odin's journey to the hall of the giant Vafthrudnir 0:06:25 - Stanza 01: Odin wants to have a contest of wisdom with the wise giant Vafthrudnir 0:13:57 - Stanza 02: Frigg, wife of Odin advises caution 0:25:00 - Stanza 03: Odin always seeks greater challenges 0:33:02 - Stanza 04: Frigg wishes Odin well, tells him to come back safely but to go all the same 0:39:05 - Stanza 05: Odin goes into the unknown, straight inside Vafthrudnir's hall 0:41:44 - Stanza 06: Odin hails Vafthrudnir, asks if he is wise 0:45:54 - Stanza 07: Vafthrudnir is angry, Odin won't leave unless he is wiser than him 0:48:40 - Stanza 08: Odin is up to the challenge, asks for hospitality 0:52:02 - Stanza 09: Vafthrudnir invites Odin to sit and to asks Odin to start the game of wits 0:56:54 - Stanza 10: Odin invites his host to speak first 1:03:05 - Stanza 11-12: Skinfaxi, the horse that pulls the sun 1:11:47 - Stanza 13-14: Hrimfaxi, the horse that pulls the moon 1:15:34 - Stanza 15-16: Ifing, the river separating the land of the gods and the giants 1:20:46 - Stanza 17-18: Vigrith, the battlefield of Ragnarok 1:25:05 - Stanza 19: Heads are wagered - the loser of the game will die 1:30:10 - Stanza 20-21: The origin of heaven and earth 1:35:36 - Stanza 22-23: The origin of the sun and moon 1:38:30 - Stanza 24-25: The origin of the day and night 1:42:54 - Stanza 26-27: The origin of the winter and summer 1:45:26 - Stanza 28-29: The oldest beings in the world 1:51:34 - Stanza 30-31: The origin of Aurgelmir, the first giant 1:55:41 - Stanza 32-33: How Ymir had children 1:59:10 - Stanza 34-35: Vafthrudnir's first memory 2:05:06 - Stanza 36-37: The origin of the wind 2:08:39 - Stanza 38-39: How Njord came to be among the Aesir 2:14:44 - Stanza 40-41: Valhalla and the Einherjar 2:21:22 - Stanza 42-43: The secrets of the gods and giants 2:26:22 - Stanza 44-45: The humans who will survive after Ragnarok 2:34:25 - Stanza 46-47: How the sun survives Ragnarok 2:38:11 - Stanza 48-49: The women who fly above the sea 2:41:41 - Stanza 50-51: The gods who will live on after Ragnarok 2:46:25 - Stanza 52-53: How Odin will die at Ragnarok 2:50:53 - Stanza 54-56: What Odin whispered to Baldr on his funeral pyre 3:04:15 - Conclusion and recap
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, comparative religion, and more: Recommended Books
We also have Northern Myths Podcast merchandise available at our official shop.
You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: Facebook
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Grimnismal Part 1 - Odin and Frigg Compete for Influence and Odin Reveals Wisdom in Exchange for a Drink of Mead from the Poetic Edda of Norse Mythology
In this episode we begin Grimnismal, where Odin and Frigg compete for influence and Odin reveals wisdom in exchange for a drink of mead.
This is the Northern Myths Podcast, an archetypal exploration of the myths and legends of Northern Europe, including Norse mythology, the Finnish Kalevala, and more. If you'd like to support the show you can support us on Patreon here: Northern Myths Podcast Patreon
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 our reading of the Poetic Edda you can pick up the great translation of the Poetic Edda we're reading by Jackson Crawford, you can purchase it here: The Poetic Edda by Jackson Crawford
It is also available as an audiobook which we highly recommend. Dr. Crawford has a great voice for it, and actually pronounces everything properly. It's a must have if you like our show! Available here: The Poetic Edda Audiobook
You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: Facebook Twitter Instagram
The Poetic Edda is the primary original source for the myths and legends of Norse Mythology. The Poetic Edda includes everything from the creation of the world to its destruction in Ragnarok, from the adventures of Thor to the wisdom of Odin. We are exploring these timeless stories to learn how the Norse people understood the world, and how we can apply their worldview to life today.
Show Outline:
0:00:00 - Introduction to Grimnismal 0:03:08 - Prose Intro Part 1: Agnar and Geirroth fostered by an old man and woman 0:08:16 - Prose Intro Part 2: Geirroth becomes king and betrays Agnar 0:11:24 - Prose Intro Part 3: Introduction to Hlidskjalf, the relationship between Odin and Frigg 0:19:30 - Prose Intro Part 4: Frigg baits Odin by accusing Geirroth of being inhospitable 0:23:46 - Prose Intro Part 5: Odin goes to Geirroth's hall and is imprisoned 0:29:18 - Prose Intro Part 6 - Stanza 3: Geirroth's son Agnar gives Odin a horn of mead 0:43:53 - Stanza 4: Thrudheim, the hall of Thor 0:49:48 - Stanza 5: Yladir, hall of Ullr, and Alfheim, hall of Freyr 0:59:15 - Stanza 6: Valaskjalf, the hall of Odin 1:04:27 - Stanza 7: Saga and Sokkvabekk, Odin's drinking companion and her hall 1:10:25 - Stanza 8-10: Introduction to Valhalla 1:19:02 - Stanza 11: Thrymheim, hall of the giant Thjassi and his daughter Skadi 1:24:29 - Stanza 12: Breithablik, hall of Baldr 1:26:22 - Stanza 13: Himinbjorg, hall of Heimdall 1:33:40 - Stanza 14: Folkfang, Freya's field of the fallen 1:38:04 - Stanza 15: Glitnir, hall of Forseti 1:52:48 - Stanza 16: Noatun, hall of Njord 1:59:44 - Stanza 17: Vithar the wide ruler 2:04:51 - Stanza 18: The unlimited food in Valhalla 2:09:03 - Stanza 19: Geri and Freki, the wolves of Odin 2:15:27 - Stanza 20: Huginn and Muninn, the ravens of Odin 2:25:33 - Stanza 21: The Midgard Serpent in Fenrir's Sea 2:33:58 - Conclusion and acknowledgments
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, comparative religion, and more: Recommended Books
We also have Northern Myths Podcast merchandise available at our official shop.
You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: Facebook Twitter Instagram
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