The Voluspa Part 3 - Stanzas 45-63 - Ragnarok, the Twilight of the Gods and the Death of Odin from the Poetic Edda of Norse Mythology
02/26/18 • 164 min
We conclude our series on the Voluspa. We read about Ragnarok, the Twilight of the Gods, their Doom, the Death of Odin, and the inevitable, terrible destruction of the world. But all is not lost. Would you like to hear more?
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.
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
Show Outline:
0:00:00 - Introduction, recap of previous episode 0:04:24 - Stanza 45: Giants getting ready to attack Ragnarok, Heimdall blows the Gjallarhorn, Odin talks with Mimir 0:10:59 - Stanza 46: Yggdrasil sighs when the giants shake it 0:14:40 - Stanza 47: Revisiting the Fenris refrain 0:21:48 - Stanzas 48-49: Hrim, the Midgard Serpent, and Loki advance on the Gods with Naglfar 0:42:47 - Stanza 50: All good beings of the world are at risk, the Aesir are in council 0:46:16 - Stanza 51: Surtr the spirit of fire arrives, men walk the road to Hel. 0:53:49 - Stanza 52: The death of Odin by Fenrir 1:13:59 - Stanza 53: Vidar, the son of Odin, gets revenge for the death of his father. 1:26:46 - Stanza 54: Thor fights the Midgard serpent and they kill each other 1:43:44 - Stanzas 55-56: The sun turns black, the earth sinks into the sea. 1:51:14 - Stanza 57: The rebirth of the world 2:00:35 - Stanzas 58-59: Return to the golden age, the reclamation of Odin's old wisdom. 2:08:30 - Stanza 60: The return of Baldr and Hod into the new world 2:25:20 - Stanza 61: Hoenir speaks prophecies, Baldr and Vidar rule. 2:30:00 - Stanza 62: Baldr's hall and the bold men that live there. 2:32:36 - Stanza 63: Nithogg the dragon and the return of chaos. 2:36:12 - Recap of Voluspa and conclusion
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 conclude our series on the Voluspa. We read about Ragnarok, the Twilight of the Gods, their Doom, the Death of Odin, and the inevitable, terrible destruction of the world. But all is not lost. Would you like to hear more?
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.
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
Show Outline:
0:00:00 - Introduction, recap of previous episode 0:04:24 - Stanza 45: Giants getting ready to attack Ragnarok, Heimdall blows the Gjallarhorn, Odin talks with Mimir 0:10:59 - Stanza 46: Yggdrasil sighs when the giants shake it 0:14:40 - Stanza 47: Revisiting the Fenris refrain 0:21:48 - Stanzas 48-49: Hrim, the Midgard Serpent, and Loki advance on the Gods with Naglfar 0:42:47 - Stanza 50: All good beings of the world are at risk, the Aesir are in council 0:46:16 - Stanza 51: Surtr the spirit of fire arrives, men walk the road to Hel. 0:53:49 - Stanza 52: The death of Odin by Fenrir 1:13:59 - Stanza 53: Vidar, the son of Odin, gets revenge for the death of his father. 1:26:46 - Stanza 54: Thor fights the Midgard serpent and they kill each other 1:43:44 - Stanzas 55-56: The sun turns black, the earth sinks into the sea. 1:51:14 - Stanza 57: The rebirth of the world 2:00:35 - Stanzas 58-59: Return to the golden age, the reclamation of Odin's old wisdom. 2:08:30 - Stanza 60: The return of Baldr and Hod into the new world 2:25:20 - Stanza 61: Hoenir speaks prophecies, Baldr and Vidar rule. 2:30:00 - Stanza 62: Baldr's hall and the bold men that live there. 2:32:36 - Stanza 63: Nithogg the dragon and the return of chaos. 2:36:12 - Recap of Voluspa and conclusion
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
The Voluspa Part 2 - Stanzas 27-44 - The Eye of Odin and the Death of Baldr from the Poetic Edda of Norse Mythology
We continue our look at the Voluspa. We hear the tragedy of Baldur, we meet Loki and see the beginning of the end of the world. Would you like to hear more, listener?
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
Show Outline:
0:00:00 - Introduction, correction about Ymir 0:09:18 - Stanza 27: The eye of Odin and the ear of Heimdall 0:18:03 - Stanza 28: Odin's eye hidden in the well of Mimir 0:36:44 - Stanza 29: Odin pays the seeress for her knowledge 0:42:25 - Stanza 30: Introduction to the Valkyries 0:49:49 - Stanzas 31-33: The death of Baldr. The life-death-rebirth story central to Norse mythology. 1:29:50 - Stanza 34: Introduction to Loki as a prisoner of the Gods 1:48:14 - Stanzas 35-36: The river of Slith, the golden hall of Sinder, and Okolnir, the beer-hall of Brimir. 1:55:15 - Stanzas 37-38: The destination of murderers, adulterers and oathbreakers 2:05:40 - Stanzas 39-40: Fenrir, the wolf of chaos and destruction, and the Fimbulwinter 2:19:07 - Stanzas 41-42: The giants are cheerful, roosters crow in all the worlds 2:28:15 - Stanza 43: More about Fenrir, the introduction of Ragnarok 2:37:44 - Stanza 44: Society breaking down as the world descends into chaos 2:48:58 - Conclusion, 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
Next Episode
The Havamal Part 1 - Stanzas 1-27 - The Book of Viking Wisdom Attributed to Odin from the Poetic Edda of Norse Mythology
We begin our series on the Havamal, the book of wisdom attributed to Odin. We read about hospitality, humility, moderation, and the necessity of the search for knowledge.
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.
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
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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