Podcasts about Norse

DOWNLOAD THE DV RADIO APP ON ANDROID RIGHT NOW!!   The latest BARRACKS TALK podcast episode is waiting, press 'play' now!   In this week's episode of BARRACKS TALK from DV Radio: The DV Radio Crew sets sails with a primarily Veteran Crew who is trading sanity for oars to sail a 50-foot reproduction Viking longship from Denmark to Pensacola to reclaim North Atlantic history. This episode of BARRACKS TALK dives into the gritty reality of navigating an engineless wooden vessel through the Great Lakes and down the Mississippi using "rowing beasts" and 8th-century technology. It is a masterclass in "embracing the suck" to prove that the Norse reached North America first; complete with elk-skin blankets and an eventual "booze cruise" twist. #DVRadio #BARRACKSTALK #Vikings #VeteranMade #HistoryUncovered #LongshipVoyage #NorseHistory #SailingLife #VeteranOwned #Vinland #AtlanticCrossing #MarineVeterans #NavyVeterans #Shipbuilding #EmbraceTheSuck #VikingShip #Expedition - LINKS MENTIONED Vinland Ferth:: https://vinlandferth.com/ - Grab Your DV Radio Merch! https://bit.ly/DVR-StreamLabs-Merch - Respawn Finance + Free Budgeting App https://respawnfinance.com/ - Star Spangled Brewing Co. [THE OFFICIAL BEER OF DV RADIO] https://www.starspangledbrewingco.com/ - Hard Of Hearing, Deaf, or Have Other Hearing Issues? READ THE TRANSCRIPT! https://dvradio.net/accessibility - Hope For 22 A Day [Pin-Ups For the 22 A Day] https://hopefor22aday.org/ - Liberty Risk Podcast [Brothers Like None Other] https://beacons.ai/libertyriskpodcast - INERT Mugs [OFFICIAL SPONSOR] www.inertmugs.com - Laugh It Off [The Comedy Wing of DV Radio] https://www.laughitoff.org/ - Want To Sponsor DV Radio? No pricing model beats DV Radio when it comes to sponsorship. https://bit.ly/SponsorDVRadio DV Radio on Rumble https://rumble.com/c/DVRadio DV Radio on twitch.tv https://www.twitch.tv/dvradio - [NOTE: Click these links!] ---------- DV Farm Septic System Fundraiser https://donorbox.org/dv-farm-septic-system ---------- Parental Control Apps https://bit.ly/ChildSafeInternet ---------- Backpacks For Life https://backpacksforlife.org/ ---------- Wah-Tie Woodturning https://wahtiewoodturning.com/ ---------- Backpacks For Life Fundraiser https://ko-fi.com/dvradio/goal?g=1 ---------- Edited by Munkee Bawlz Media https://www.munkeebawlzmedia.com/ ---------- Are you a Veteran Owned Business? Have unique, handmade items that we can buy and review on a show? Contact us, show us what you have, and we'll (at least Bo) will spend up to $50 per month and speak openly about your product(s)!! ---------- Find Out More About Betsy Ross At Her Website https://bit.ly/Fight-With-Betsy-Ross ---------- *Got an idea for BARRACKS TALK or any other show? Want to be a guest? Then please feel free to contact us by sending an email to info[at]dvradio.net or oink[at]dvradio.net.* ---------- **LINKS TO CHECK OUT** EVERYTHING DYSFUNCTIONAL VETERANS https://whereisdv.carrd.co  ---------- DV RADIO PARTNERS, SPONSORS, and AFFILIATES https://dvr-listen-support.carrd.co

The Super Nintendo and Super Famicom have some of the greatest games ever made. But what sort of output did the system have in its twilight years? Today on XVGM Radio, Mike and Ed look at the late life cycle of the Super Nintendo/Super Famicom from 1996 and beyond, official releases only (No homebrew/indie stuff here!) to showcase some quality music from the system's end of the road era. From 1996 to 2000, we're spotlighting the hits, misses and risks the console took to continue improving upon its sound. In this episode you can hear all about Tamogotchi poop patterns, Zelda clones, CDs as weapons and of course…going to the west blowhole forest. Don't miss this future classic episode of XVGM Radio! We'd love to hear what you thought about these games and the tracks we've picked! What was your favorite track? Shoot us an email at XVGMRadio@gmail.com or join in on the discussion at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/XVGMradio Also, we have a Discord Channel! Join us and chat about the show, share a random or obscure VGM song you love, or just chit chat with Mike and Justin about tacos! Join for free here: https://discord.gg/zWxDYfn Special thanks to Scott McElhone for their Patreon pick, and as always, thanks to all of our wonderful Patrons: Scott McElhone, Ryan McPherson, Cam Werme, Rayjkayj, Chris Murray, Claire Myers, Brad Austin, Nick Davis, Red Hua, & Kitty Sparks. Become a Patron, get cool rewards, and more at http://www.Patreon.com/XVGMRadio Check out all episodes of XVGM Radio on www.youtube.com/dongled for another more visual format! Our Instagram, and BlueSky are great ways to interact with us! Find us on there under our handle @XVGMRadio If you're an Apple Podcasts listener, please consider leaving a rating and a review to let us know how we're doing! It also helps with getting the show to show up when others are searching for VGM! TRACK LISTING: Intro – Columns (SFC – 1999) “Versus Mode Credits” Hikoshi Hashimoto 1 – Marvelous: Mouhitotsu no Takarajima (SFC – 1996) “The Blue Ones' Nest” Yuichi Ozaki 2 – Star Ocean (SFC – 1996) “Tense Atmosphere” Motoi Sakuraba 3 – Tamagotchi Town (SFC – 1999) “Track 7” Unknown Composer 4 – Mohawk & Headphone Jack (SNES – 1996) “Psychic Brain” Byte Size Sound, Michael Cihak, Matt Scott 5 – Solid Runner (SFC – 1997) “Residential Streets” Mitsuhito Tanaka (John Pee), Toshiaki Sakoda, Pure Sound 6 – Metal Slader Glory: Director's Cut (SFC – 2000) “Combat” Takane Ohkubo 7 – Realm (SNES – 1996) “Flying Battleship” Unknown Composer 8 – Maui Mallard (SNES – 1996) “Sacrifice of Maui” Patrick J. Collins, Michael Giacchino 9 – Patreon Pick – Scott McElhone : Lost Vikings 2: Norse by Norsewest (SNES – 1997) “Apocalyptic Future” Glenn Stafford 10 – Power Piggs of the Dark Age (SNES – 1996) “West Blowhole Forest” Marc Baril

Mandag 8 juni spiller vi inn ukens episode der vi skal innom noen som kjøper fly, noen som returnerer fly og konkurshjørnet er åpent. Velkommen ombord på flight 389!Ulykkesflight 389 - United Air Lines 389AKTUELT:IndiGo returnerer én 787 til NorseNorwegian kjøper nok en 737-800SAS skal være nært en deal om nye langdistanseflyIcelandair leaser inn en A320 ...samtidig som det er konflikter med crewTrafikktall Avinor uke 23SAS' åpningstur til Mumbai gikk ikke helt etter planenLibanon har fått sin andre internasjonale flyplassAirbus A350-1000ULR første flightFrankrike kjøper flere DHC-515Phillipine Airlines inn i oneworldKonkurshjørnet: European Cargo

This week on PREVIOUSLY ON… Rosie is joined by producers Aaron and Abu to discuss the latest stumble in the Avengers: Doomsday marketing rollout: the underwhelming Dom Latveria Coffee pop-up at SXSW London and the Russo brothers' comments at an AGBO panel later that evening. Next, they discuss the shocking news that The Mandalorian and Grogu suffered a massive second-weekend drop off at the box office, while Obsession and Backrooms continue to dominate and break records. Then they turn to the gaming side of things and break down two of the biggest gameplay reveals from Sony's State of Play, Insomniac's Wolverine and God of War: Laufey, the surprise third installment in the Norse saga. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Det har blitt 1. juni når vi spiller inn ukens episode, og det er visstnok sommer. Norse permitterer siste norske cabin crew, easyJet er i spill, Swiss skroter A220-100 og vi anbefaler en annen podcast. Velkommen ombord på flight 388!Junker Ju-388AKTUELT:Avinor uke 22Swiss skroter to A220-100Norse permitterer siste norske cabin creweasyJet i spillSouthwest vurderer langruterStarlux utvider på EuropaUKENS ANBEFALING:Podcasten AvTalk -  og særlig deres episode 370 som handler om hvordan Spirit Airlines' fly ble fløyet til lagring etter konkursen.

Narrator: Thomas Jones

All pinsepynten er lagt tilbake på loftet etter en hyggelig pinsehelg, og vi spiller inn ukens episode tirsdag (aka 3. pinsedag) 26. mai.  Nasjonaldag og himmelsprett hadde en negativ innvirkning på passasjertallene i uke 20, Norse tapte penger i Q1 og er visstnok på leting etter nye eiere, det samme gjør SATA Azores, NOEMI utvider bruksområdet for sin planlagte elektriske flybåt, og vi ser på A321XLR på tynne langruter. Velkommen ombord på Flypoddens flight 387!Ulykkesflight 387: Cebu Pacific 387AKTUELT:Avinor uke 20Norse tapte penger og leter etter ny eierHelt ok 2025 for Luxair, men mørke skyer på himmelenNOEMI tilbys i mange variantereasyJet faser ut A319Airbus A321XLR - revolusjon eller evolusjon?Ryanair er gjeldsfrieKina kjøper "200 Boeingfly" etter Trumps besøk. Eller?

In this final installment of May's “travel as a liminal space” series, Ashleigh dives into the haunting and surprisingly profound world of Iolite — the legendary Viking navigation stone said to help sailors locate the hidden sun through cloud-covered skies.But beneath the familiar “Viking compass” story lies something far stranger: Iolite was sacred to Rán, the Norse goddess of drowning and the keeper of the deep. Why would a stone of navigation belong to the very force sailors feared most?In this episode, Ashleigh explores the geology, mythology, and metaphysical symbolism of Iolite — a crystal born from ancient seafloor sediment and transformed under immense pressure into a stone of vision, orientation, and radical honesty. Together, we unpack what it really means to navigate uncertainty, survive liminal spaces, and find hidden light when the sky gives you nothing to work with.This episode also explores: The Viking use of Iolite as a navigation tool  The mythology of Rán and her hall of the drowned  Iolite's trichroic optical properties and symbolic meaning  Why this stone is associated with the third eye and inner vision  Connections between Iolite, addiction, codependency, and reclaiming your internal compass  A closing ritual for navigating personal thresholds and major life transitions Not knowing which way is east is not the same thing as being lost.Send me any questions or comments you may have and I will answer them on upcoming podcast episodes!! Looking forward to hearing from you!Please message me with any questions or comments. bigcrystalenergypodcast @gmail.com

In this episode of Unexplained Realms, we dive deep into the dark, primordial corners of Jötunheim to explore the birth, the life, and the terrifying apocalyptic destiny of Loki's middle child. From his solitary upbringing in the ancient Iron Wood to a cosmic fishing trip gone horribly wrong, Jörmungandr represents a force of pure chaos that even the All father couldn't destroy.

At long last, we return . . . to the prophecy about the cousins Steinólf and Arngrím. Oddbjörg. What could possibly break the bond of these BFFs? Hopefully Arngrím's wife can make some sense of their little feud and help heal the fracture in their relationship. Speaking of fractures, this is the episode where things really pop off between Glúm and the men of Espihóll and we begin rushing headlong toward the climax and conclusion of this saga. Here's a little map of the region to help you make sense of the major locations featured in this episode. Along the way, we talk about the sudden appearance of a skytningr (an inn or tavern) in the saga and fall into a discussion of how exactly that word works in the contexts of Víga-Glúm's saga, with special reference once again to Jesus Fernando Guerrero Rodriguez's dissertation Old Norse Drinking Culture. Rodriguez, Jesús Fernando Guerrero. Old Norse Drinking Culture. PhD Dissertation. University of York, 2007. Check out the oldest surviving manuscript copy of Víga-Glúms saga on handrit.is. There's also stuff here for fans of dream interpretation and even Norse mythology, specifically Thor's battle with Hrungnir the jötunn. Thor and Hrungnir by Carl Emil Doepler Listen and let us know what you think on our various socials: Sagathingpodcast on Facebook Sagathingpodcast on Instagram Sagathingpodcast on Bluesky Saga Thing's unofficial official Discord Music Credits Intro Music - "Prelude and Action" by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Poetry Music - "Dark Times" by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Outro Music - "Stormfront" by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode, we descend into the frozen darkness of the Sons of Jotun, a grim and mysterious Space Marine Chapter forged in the eternal night of Thrymheim. We explore their suspected Space Wolf origins, their brutal “Killing Cold” doctrine, and the curse of Petrification slowly freezing their warriors from within. From the drifting glacier-fortress of the Iron Shard to the nightmare battlefields of Voros IV, Utgard, and Karthun's Reach, we break down the Chapter's stoic culture, legendary heroes, and methodical wars against Tyranids, Orks, Chaos, and Necrons. Expect discussions on their icy aesthetic, heavy infantry warfare, grim Norse-inspired themes, and how the Sons of Jotun stand apart from other loyalist Chapters as silent giants who do not charge, they advance.

Gwyn and Ode talk about Scott Cunningham's work and legacy in the pagan community.

Are the gods the good guys or the bad guys? On that note, did ancient Norse people ever worship the jötnar? This week we take a look at what it really means to be a god in the Norse mind. Two surprising sources will help inform our analysis: a horse phallus preserved in herbs and an Icelandic volcano. Don't miss it!Sources:Giants” by Margaret Clunies Ross in Pre-Christian Religions of the North volume II, 2020“Cyclical Rituals” by Jens Peter Schjødt, also in Pre-Christian Religions of the North volume II, 2020.“Ritual responses to catastrophic volcanism in Viking Age iceland: Reconsidering surtshellir cave through bayesian analyses of AMS dates, tephrochronology, and texts” by Kevin Smith, et al in the Journal of Archaeological Science volume 126, 2021.“Lausavísa from Óláfs saga Tryggvasonar in Heimskringla 1” by Diana Whaley in “Poetry from the Kings' Sagas 1: From Mythical Times to circa 1035. Skaldic Poetry of the Scandinavian Middle Ages 1.” 2012.“The Poetic Edda”, transl. by Carolyne Larrington, 2014“The Prose Edda”, transl. by Anthony Faulkes, 1995Contact:Write in: waelhraefn (at) gmail (dot) comJoin the Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/Nvw5hmkRsW⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music:Celebration by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Join David Lee Corbo (The Raven) and Top Lobsta on Nephilim Death Squad as Doc Brown from the Prometheus Lens Podcast joins them IN STUDIO for a mind-blowing deep dive into his upcoming book!Doc Brown connects the dots between the ancient Dragon Court, serpent seed Nephilim bloodlines, Cain's descendants, Scythian origins of vampires/werewolves/fairies, and the elite ruling class that traces back to the Anunnaki and Apkallu.They expose how menstrual blood rituals, grail maidens, dragon princesses, and “starfire” were used by this sub-human bloodline for power, rejuvenation, and kingship — including Solomon's 700 wives and 300 concubines feeding on pomegranates, lilies, and sticky mirth in the Song of Solomon.Topics include: adrenochrome and modern blood harvesting, Amalekites as “blood lickers,” red-haired/green-eyed Aryan Dragon Court elites, reptilian shapeshifters, Sobek, Inanna, Gilgamesh's vampiric mother, Viking berserkers, ancestor worship in tombs, the Ouroboros emblem, Sheila Na Gig, Melusine, Tuatha de Danann, Phoenician/Pharaonic inbreeding, Bohemian Grove druid rituals, and how all of this ties directly into current alien disclosure, hybridization programs, and biblical prophecy.Plus: why the Catholic Church demonized these real people as undead vampires, the scientific basis for blood rejuvenation (young blood studies), and why the Bible repeatedly warns against drinking blood.Doc Brown also discusses his previous book The Epic of Esau: Birth, Rite and Seed War, available with autographed copies, stickers, and bookmarks directly from him. Support Nephilim Death Squad & get ad-free episodes, live Brohemian Grove stream access & merch discounts: patreon.com/NephilimDeathSquad TopLopsa.com merch (use NDS discount code)  Guest: Doc Brown – Prometheus Lens Podcast• Website & autographed book: prometheuslenspodcast.com• The Epic of Esau (physical, digital, Audible): Amazon or direct from site• Listen everywhere: YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts  Website & autographed books/stickers/goodie bags: prometheuslenspodcast.comThe Epic of Esau (physical, digital, Audible narrated by Doc Brown): Available direct from his site or AmazonPodcast: Prometheus Lens Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts (and all major platforms)New book (vampire/Dragon Court project): In progress — expected by fall (full-time content creation now)00:00 – Welcome to Nephilim Death Squad + Intro  00:45 – Patreon, TopLopsa.com, Bohemian Grove tickets & livestream plug  03:20 – Introducing in-studio guest Doc Brown (Prometheus Lens Podcast)  06:10 – Where to find Doc Brown + The Epic of Esau book (autographed + goodie bags)  09:55 – New book tease: Vampires, menstrual blood, Dragon Court & cryptids  14:40 – Serpent Seed, Dragon Court, Devere's The Dragon Legacy, Anunnaki origins  20:25 – Cain's bloodline, Sumerian Kings List, Gilgamesh's vampiric mother  26:10 – Dragon Court subclasses: Fairies, vampires, werewolves, elves  30:45 – Biblical blood laws (Leviticus, Deuteronomy) & why they were written  35:20 – Adrenochrome, young blood studies, melatonin & pale skin  41:05 – Ancestor worship, tombs, Viking berserkers & fair folk  46:30 – Paul Stobbs, Cain's mark, pale Nephilim & Amalekites (“blood lickers”)  52:15 – Dragon Court emblem breakdown (Ouroboros, lotus, dragons)  57:40 – Baphomet, inverted pentagrams, starfire & grail maidens  1:03:10 – Reptilians, Sobek, seraphim & the serpent curse  1:08:45 – Inbreeding, blood addiction & “Limitless pill” analogy  1:14:20 – Idun's apples of red gold, Norse myths & elite “adrenochrome withdrawal”  1:20:35 – Alien disclosure, hybridization programs & current events  1:26:50 – Scythians, etymology of pixies/leprechauns, scale armor  1:33:00 – Sheila Na Gig, Melusine, labyrinths & sacred groves  1:38:40 – Druids, Bohemian Grove, Tree of Life & Phoenician/Pharaonic inbreeding  1:44:05 – Revelation: Scarlet Whore, red dragon & “porneia” (starfire) cup  1:47:30 – Song of Solomon deep dive: lilies, pomegranates, sticky mirth & Solomon's harem  1:49:00 – Closing thoughts, where to find Doc Brown & outroBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/nephilim-death-squad--6389018/support.☠️ Nephilim Death Squad — New episodes 5x/week.Join our Patreon for early access, bonus shows & the private Telegram hive.Subscribe on YouTube & Rumble, follow @NephilimDSquad on X/Instagram, grab merch at toplobsta.com. Questions/bookings: chroniclesnds@gmail.com — Stay dangerous.

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Unlocking the Secrets: A Norwegian Fjord Mystery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-05-13-22-34-01-no Story Transcript:No: Sverre sto ved bredden av fjorden, den klare speilingen av fjellene i vannet beroliget ham, men bare litt.En: Sverre stood by the shore of the fjorden, the clear reflection of the mountains in the water calmed him, but only slightly.No: Det var tidlig vår, og luften var frisk.En: It was early spring, and the air was fresh.No: Rundt ham, de små tømmerhyttene lå stille, omkranset av blomstrende villblomster.En: Around him, the small timber cabins lay silent, surrounded by blooming wildflowers.No: Den 17. mai var nær, og Sverre ønsket at alt skulle gå perfekt.En: The 17th of May was near, and Sverre wanted everything to go perfectly.No: Det var hans ansvar å sørge for at retretten ble en suksess, og det vekket en gnagende uro i ham.En: It was his responsibility to ensure the retreat was a success, and this stirred a nagging unease within him.No: Plutselig kastet en fugl skyggen over Sverres ansikt, og han så bort mot den lille spisestuen.En: Suddenly, a bird cast its shadow over Sverre's face, and he looked toward the small dining room.No: "Der er Kjell," sa han til seg selv, observerende retrettens kokk, alltid travelt opptatt.En: "There is Kjell," he said to himself, observing the retreat's chef, who was always busy.No: Men så, en bekymringsmelding.En: But then, a concerning message.No: Nøkkelen til lagerrommet manglet.En: The key to the storage room was missing.No: Dette rommet var essensielt for forberedelsene til nasjonaldagen.En: This room was essential for the preparations for the national day.No: Sverre måtte finne den – og fort.En: Sverre had to find it—and fast.No: Første stopp var hos Ingrid.En: His first stop was with Ingrid.No: Hun satt på en stein, lesende i en bok om norrøn historie.En: She was sitting on a rock, reading a book about Norse history.No: Ingrid hadde alltid vært fascinert av fortidens myter.En: Ingrid had always been fascinated by the myths of the past.No: "Ingrid," begynte Sverre forsiktig, "har du sett nøkkelen til lagerrommet? Den er borte."En: "Ingrid," began Sverre carefully, "have you seen the key to the storage room? It's missing."No: Ingrid ristet på hodet, men stoppet. "Vent," sa hun. "Jeg så Kjell i nærheten av lageret sent i går kveld."En: Ingrid shook her head, but then paused. "Wait," she said. "I saw Kjell near the storage late last night."No: Noe trengtes å gjøres.En: Something needed to be done.No: Sverre samlet Kjell og Ingrid ved en av de større hyttene.En: Sverre gathered Kjell and Ingrid by one of the larger cabins.No: "Vi må finne nøkkelen," sa Sverre bestemt.En: "We have to find the key," Sverre said firmly.No: Alle tre begynte å rekonstruere gårsdagens aktiviteter.En: All three began to reconstruct yesterday's activities.No: Kjell, som alltid virket å være overalt samtidig, hadde vært opptatt med måltidene.En: Kjell, who always seemed to be everywhere at once, had been busy with the meals.No: "Ja, jeg var der," innrømmet han. "Jeg trodde jeg hadde glemt noe."En: "Yes, I was there," he admitted. "I thought I had forgotten something."No: Sammen gikk de tilbake til lagerrommet.En: Together they went back to the storage room.No: De søkte etter spor, og Ingrid pekte på en kasse i hjørnet – en kasse med norrøne gjenstander.En: They searched for clues, and Ingrid pointed to a box in the corner—a box with Norse artifacts.No: Sverre åpnet den forsiktig, og der, mellom to eldgamle vikingskipsmodeller, lå den savnede nøkkelen.En: Sverre opened it carefully, and there, between two ancient Viking ship models, lay the missing key.No: "Vel, det var en overraskelse," lo Kjell, lettet. "Jeg må ha forvekslet den med dekorasjonene."En: "Well, that was a surprise," laughed Kjell, relieved. "I must have mixed it up with the decorations."No: Sverre pustet lettet ut. "Takk, alle sammen," sa han, smilende. "Jeg stoler virkelig på dere."En: Sverre exhaled with relief. "Thank you, everyone," he said, smiling. "I really depend on you."No: Mens solen steg høyere, følte Sverre seg plutselig klarere og mer sikker.En: As the sun rose higher, Sverre suddenly felt clearer and more confident.No: Denne lille prøvelsen hadde styrket både hans selvtillit og båndet til teamet.En: This little trial had strengthened both his confidence and the bond with his team.No: Ferden mot den store feiringen kunne fortsette – med nøkkelen nå i rette hender.En: The journey toward the grand celebration could continue—with the key now in the right hands. Vocabulary Words:shore: breddenreflection: speilingennagging: gnagendeunease: uroconcerning: bekymrings-storage room: lagerrommetessential: essensieltpreparations: forberedelsenefascinated: fascinertmyths: myterfirmly: bestemtreconstruct: rekonstruereancient: eldgamleartifacts: gjenstanderrelieved: lettettrial: prøvelseconfidence: selvtillitbond: båndetcelebration: feiringenclearer: klareretimber cabins: tømmerhyttenesurrounded: omkransetblooming: blomstrendenagging unease: gnagende uroobservation: observerendenational day: nasjonaldageninnocently: forsiktigmistaken: forveksletdepend: stolerjourney: ferden

In this episode of Vestiges After Dark, we welcome guest Kenn Edwards for an in-depth exploration of Norse paganism and the role of runes within Germanic spiritual traditions. The discussion examines the worldview and cosmology of the Norse, including how the gods, fate, and the structure of reality were understood in historical context. From there, Kenn dives into runes, not simply as a written alphabet, but as symbolic tools connected to meaning, intention, and tradition. We also address how runes were historically used, how they have been adapted or misunderstood in modern contexts, and where contemporary practices diverge from the surviving source material. Rather than promoting a single interpretation, this episode encourages clarity, critical reflection, and historical grounding as we navigate the difference between reconstruction, revival, and modern adaptation in today's Norse pagan community.To call into the show with your questions, comments, or stories, dial: (207) 544-1983.They will also be taking your questions from the YouTube chatroom, Facebook, Twitch, and Instagram.Music Credits (for full list click here: https://www.spreaker.com/show/vestige... Inukshuk - Too Far Gone [NCS Release] Crowd Hammer Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Bumper Music: NoCopyrightSounds Marin Hoxha & Chris Linton - With You [NCS Release] Tobu & Syndec - Dusk [NCS Release] Codeko - Crest [NCS Release] Syn Cole - Feel Good [NCS Release] Going Back Home (Vestiges After Dark Cover) by Bishop Bryan Ouellette, SOSM Guiding My Way (Vestiges After Dark, Epic Choir, Extreme Cover) by Bishop Bryan Ouellette, SOSM We Say Goodbye (Vestiges After Dark Cover) by Bishop Bryan Ouellette, SOSM Before the Dark by Bishop Bryan Ouellette, SOSM The Last Door by Bishop Bryan Ouellette, SOSM Back to the Willow Tree by Bishop Bryan Ouellette, SOSM • Mendum & Abandoned - Voyage (Feat. DN... Song: Unknown Brain & Hoober - Phenomenon (ft. Dax & VinDon) [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/Phenomenon Watch: • Unknown Brain & Hoober - Phenomenon (... Song: Robin Hustin & Jessica Chertock - Burn it Down [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/BurnItDown Watch: • Robin Hustin & Jessica Chertock - Bur... Song: Kozah - Nobody [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://NCS.io/Nobody Watch: • Kozah - Nobody [NCS Release] Song: NIVIRO - Demons [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/NDemons Watch: • NIVIRO - Demons | Electronic | NCS - ... Song: Unknown Brain - Childhood Dreams [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/ChildHoodDreams Watch: • Unknown Brain - Faceless (Album MIX) ... Song: Syn Cole - Time [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/Time Watch: • Syn Cole - Time [NCS Release] Song: Jim Yosef - Fall With Me [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/FallWithMe Watch: • Unknown Brain - Waiting (feat. Lox Ch... Song: Mike Vallas, Jagsy & quaggin. - Left My Heart In Pain [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/LMHIP Watch: • Mike Vallas, Jagsy & quaggin. - Left ... Song: Barren Gates - Devil [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/Devil Watch: • Barren Gates - Devil | Trap | NCS - C... Song: Inukshuk - The Long Road Home [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/TLRH Watch: • Inukshuk - The Long Road Home [NCS Re... Song: Inukshuk - Too Far Gone [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/TooFarGone Watch: • Inukshuk - Too Far Gone [NCS Release] Song: Inukshuk - A World Away [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/aworldaway Watch: • Inukshuk - A World Away [NCS Release] Song: Voicians - Seconds [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/seconds Watch: Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/NeedYou Watch: • Lost Sky - Need You | Electronic | NC...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/vestiges-after-dark--3076216/support.

Maria Kvilhaug, one of our favourite guests, has returned to "In the Borderlands“. She herself inhabits the liminal space between the scholar and the mystic and her deep delve analysis of ancient Norse poetry is always a delight to listen to. This time we have asked her to reflect on the fascinating figure of Odin, his polyvalent nature and his many, many names. Saddle your eight-legged steed and join us for the ride!MARIA KVILHAUG LINKShttps://www.patreon.com/MariaKvilhaughttps://www.instagram.com/mariakvilhaug/https://www.facebook.com/ladyofthe.labyrinth/https://bsky.app/profile/mariakvilhaug.bsky.socialhttps://shop.the3littlesisters.com/collections/the-maria-kvilhaug-collectionPODCAST LINKS https://www.intheborderlands.com/ https://www.patreon.com/IntheBorderlands https://www.facebook.com/intheborderlands https://www.instagram.com/intheborderlands_podcast/ EMAIL contact@intheborderlands.com TORGRIM LINKS https://www.brittle.one/ https://www.facebook.com/kloverknekten https://www.instagram.com/kloverknekten/ MIKAEL LINKS https://smarturl.it/inanna https://www.facebook.com/mikael.oberg.performance.storyteller https://www.instagram.com/mikaelobergstoryteller/REFERENCESOdinhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OdinFreyjahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FreyjaIdunnhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I%C3%B0unnRune Hjarnø Rasmussenhttps://nordicanimism.com/Candombléhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candombl%C3%A9The Poetic Eddahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poetic_EddaHelhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hel_(mythological_being)The Nornshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NornsPlatohttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlatoJo Blakehttps://jo-blake.co.uk/Book by Walter Ong: Orality and Literacyhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/164515.Orality_and_LiteracySnorri Sturlussonhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snorri_SturlusonHávamálhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H%C3%A1vam%C3%A1lVafþrúðnismálhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vaf%C3%BEr%C3%BA%C3%B0nism%C3%A1lSifhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SifValkyriehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ValkyrieÚtgarðarhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%9Atgar%C3%B0arHárbarðsljóðhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H%C3%A1rbar%C3%B0slj%C3%B3%C3%B0Grímnismálhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gr%C3%ADmnism%C3%A1lJörmungandrhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J%C3%B6rmungandrAlvíssmálhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alv%C3%ADssm%C3%A1lHaustlǫnghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haustl%C3%B6ngHyndluljóðhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyndlulj%C3%B3%C3%B0Lokasennahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LokasennaHöðrhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H%C3%B6%C3%B0rRagnarökhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ragnar%C3%B6kHœnirhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H%C5%93nir

In this episode of Vestiges After Dark, we welcome guest Kenn Edwards for an in-depth exploration of Norse paganism and the role of runes within Germanic spiritual traditions. The discussion examines the worldview and cosmology of the Norse, including how the gods, fate, and the structure of reality were understood in historical context. From there, Kenn dives into runes, not simply as a written alphabet, but as symbolic tools connected to meaning, intention, and tradition. We also address how runes were historically used, how they have been adapted or misunderstood in modern contexts, and where contemporary practices diverge from the surviving source material. Rather than promoting a single interpretation, this episode encourages clarity, critical reflection, and historical grounding as we navigate the difference between reconstruction, revival, and modern adaptation in today's Norse pagan community.To call into the show with your questions, comments, or stories, dial: (207) 544-1983.They will also be taking your questions from the YouTube chatroom, Facebook, Twitch, and Instagram.Music Credits (for full list click here: https://www.spreaker.com/show/vestige... Inukshuk - Too Far Gone [NCS Release] Crowd Hammer Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Bumper Music: NoCopyrightSounds Marin Hoxha & Chris Linton - With You [NCS Release] Tobu & Syndec - Dusk [NCS Release] Codeko - Crest [NCS Release] Syn Cole - Feel Good [NCS Release] Going Back Home (Vestiges After Dark Cover) by Bishop Bryan Ouellette, SOSM Guiding My Way (Vestiges After Dark, Epic Choir, Extreme Cover) by Bishop Bryan Ouellette, SOSM We Say Goodbye (Vestiges After Dark Cover) by Bishop Bryan Ouellette, SOSM Before the Dark by Bishop Bryan Ouellette, SOSM The Last Door by Bishop Bryan Ouellette, SOSM Back to the Willow Tree by Bishop Bryan Ouellette, SOSM • Mendum & Abandoned - Voyage (Feat. DN... Song: Unknown Brain & Hoober - Phenomenon (ft. Dax & VinDon) [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/Phenomenon Watch: • Unknown Brain & Hoober - Phenomenon (... Song: Robin Hustin & Jessica Chertock - Burn it Down [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/BurnItDown Watch: • Robin Hustin & Jessica Chertock - Bur... Song: Kozah - Nobody [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://NCS.io/Nobody Watch: • Kozah - Nobody [NCS Release] Song: NIVIRO - Demons [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/NDemons Watch: • NIVIRO - Demons | Electronic | NCS - ... Song: Unknown Brain - Childhood Dreams [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/ChildHoodDreams Watch: • Unknown Brain - Faceless (Album MIX) ... Song: Syn Cole - Time [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/Time Watch: • Syn Cole - Time [NCS Release] Song: Jim Yosef - Fall With Me [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/FallWithMe Watch: • Unknown Brain - Waiting (feat. Lox Ch... Song: Mike Vallas, Jagsy & quaggin. - Left My Heart In Pain [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/LMHIP Watch: • Mike Vallas, Jagsy & quaggin. - Left ... Song: Barren Gates - Devil [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/Devil Watch: • Barren Gates - Devil | Trap | NCS - C... Song: Inukshuk - The Long Road Home [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/TLRH Watch: • Inukshuk - The Long Road Home [NCS Re... Song: Inukshuk - Too Far Gone [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/TooFarGone Watch: • Inukshuk - Too Far Gone [NCS Release] Song: Inukshuk - A World Away [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/aworldaway Watch: • Inukshuk - A World Away [NCS Release] Song: Voicians - Seconds [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/seconds Watch: Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/NeedYou Watch: • Lost Sky - Need You | Electronic | NC...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/vestiges-after-dark--3076216/support.

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Unearthing Secrets: Elin's Discovery in Ancient Gamla Uppsala Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-05-11-07-38-19-sv Story Transcript:Sv: I Gamla Uppsala var det en vacker vårdag.En: In Gamla Uppsala, it was a beautiful spring day.Sv: Solen lyste över de gamla gravhögarna.En: The sun shone over the ancient burial mounds.Sv: Elin stod och tittade över landskapet.En: Elin stood gazing over the landscape.Sv: Hon hade en känsla av att något viktigt gömde sig under jorden.En: She had a feeling that something important was hidden beneath the earth.Sv: Hon ville bevisa sin teori om gamla ritualer som utfördes här.En: She wanted to prove her theory about old rituals that were performed here.Sv: Nils gick bredvid henne, tyst och fundersam.En: Nils walked beside her, silent and pensive.Sv: "Vi måste vara försiktiga," sa han.En: "We must be careful," he said.Sv: "Det här området är känsligt."En: "This area is sensitive."Sv: "Jag vet," svarade Elin.En: "I know," Elin replied.Sv: "Men jag tror verkligen på min teori."En: "But I really believe in my theory."Sv: Sofia, som älskade att berätta om forntida nordisk mytologi, kom springande mot dem.En: Sofia, who loved to talk about ancient Norse mythology, came running towards them.Sv: "Så många historier om denna plats," sa hon med glittrande ögon.En: "So many stories about this place," she said with sparkling eyes.Sv: "Tänk om vi kan hitta något som bekräftar dem!"En: "What if we can find something that confirms them!"Sv: Elin såg på Nils.En: Elin looked at Nils.Sv: "Kan vi prova något nytt?En: "Can we try something new?Sv: Bara en liten utgrävning i ett mindre undersökt område?"En: Just a small excavation in a less explored area?"Sv: Nils suckade och tänkte en stund.En: Nils sighed and thought for a moment.Sv: "Det är ditt projekt, Elin.En: "It's your project, Elin.Sv: Vi kan testa, men försiktig."En: We can give it a try, but be cautious."Sv: De började gräva.En: They began to dig.Sv: Jorden var mjuk, doftande av våren.En: The earth was soft, fragrant with spring.Sv: Plötsligt stötte Elins spade på något hårt.En: Suddenly, Elin's shovel hit something hard.Sv: Hjärtat slog snabbare.En: Her heart beat faster.Sv: Hon och Sofia knäböjde och började arbeta försiktigt.En: She and Sofia knelt and started to work carefully.Sv: Fram kom en förhistorisk artefakt, en amulett med runor som matchade ett gammalt nordiskt sagospel.En: A prehistoric artifact emerged, an amulet with runes matching an ancient Norse saga.Sv: Nils tittade förvånat på fyndet.En: Nils looked at the discovery in surprise.Sv: "Du hade rätt," sa han med ett leende.En: "You were right," he said with a smile.Sv: "Det här är betydande."En: "This is significant."Sv: Nyheten om upptäckten spreds snabbt.En: News of the discovery spread quickly.Sv: Elin förberedde sig för att presentera sina fynd på en konferens.En: Elin prepared to present her findings at a conference.Sv: Hon blev respekterad och fick nya möjligheter.En: She became respected and received new opportunities.Sv: Till Walpurgisnatten, när eldarna tändes runtom Gamla Uppsala, stod Elin där bland sina kollegor, full av nyvunnet självförtroende.En: By Walpurgisnatten, when the fires were lit around Gamla Uppsala, Elin stood among her colleagues, full of newfound confidence.Sv: Hon insåg att ibland kan gamla traditioner och nya idéer mötas och skapa magi.En: She realized that sometimes old traditions and new ideas can meet and create magic. Vocabulary Words:ancient: gamlaburial: gravmounds: högarnagazing: tittadelandscape: landskapettheory: teorirituals: ritualerperformed: utfördespensive: fundersamsensitive: känsligtmythology: mytologisparkling: glittrandeexcavation: utgrävningsighed: suckadefragrant: doftandeprehistoric: förhistoriskartifact: artefaktamulet: amulettrunes: runorsaga: sagospeldiscovery: upptäcktensignificant: betydandeconference: konferensrespected: respekteradopportunities: möjligheterWalpurgisnatten: Walpurgisnattennewfound: nyvunnetconfidence: självförtroendetraditions: traditionercreate: skapa

Support us on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠---Just over one thousand years ago, an unknown scribe committed to vellum a fantastical tale of swordsmen and sea monsters, set not in contemporary Anglo-Saxon England, but instead in the distant swamps of Denmark, hundreds of years in the past and hundreds of miles away. In doing so, they would open a portal to one of the most mysterious and murky periods of European history. In this episode of Gladio Free Europe, Liam and Russian Sam return to the mighty mead-halls of the Migration Era for a discussion of Beowulf, the greatest work of Old English and one of the most fascinating documents of the early medieval world.The poem is effectively without parallel. It is a full-length heroic narrative written in Old English, whose eponymous protagonist is attested nowhere else. Though other works in this genre had been created, its sole survival and rediscovery made it the national epic of the English people, often compared to Homer's Iliad in both theme and content. As it was popularized in the early 19th century, the poem became useful to British, German, and even Danish nationlists who sought to use their ancient and medieval heritage to justify present-day political ambitions. But Beowulf does not belong to any existing society. Instead, it is an early medieval document of an idealized antiquity, possibly analogous to the role of King Arthur's Camelot to later medieval Englishmen. Beowulf provides a unique view into the Anglo-Saxon imaginary, illustrating how a deeply Christian population reckoned with their pagan past, and how the insular descendants of North Sea migrants understood their relationship to an ancestral home. But beyond its anthropological value, Beowulf is a mature reflection on ephemerality and loss. The setting, Heorot, is the most glorious of mead-halls, yet the audience knows from the start that it shall one day burn. Beowulf and King Hrothgar are the best of men, yet even their virtues cannot prevent the ruin caused by mankind's own doomed nature. The concept of wyrd, fate, features prominently in the poem. Despite not having a direct influence on the culture of high medieval and early modern England, Beowulf has profoundly shaped contemporary English literature. Its heroic narrative, prefiguring chivalric romance and King Arthur stories by several centuries, would inspire the career of J.R.R. Tolkien and shape the contemporary understanding of early medieval Northern Europe. Comparative studies with Norse and German literary works help us understand more fully the cold, courageous, and sometimes cruel world of early Germanic-speaking peoples. Most importantly, it is one of the most engaging and entertaining pieces of early fiction. Everybody, whether a proud Sea-Geat or a descendant of Cain, ought to read Beowulf.

In this episode of Big Crystal Energy, Ashleigh sits down with Anama O'Reilly, co-host of The Gods Must Be Crazy podcast, for a wildly fascinating conversation about Filipino folklore, mythology, monsters, ancestral beliefs, and the supernatural stories that still feel very alive today.After returning from a family trip through the Philippines and Japan, Ashleigh found herself deep in the rabbit hole of Filipino folklore — from eerie creatures to ancestral magic to the ways mythology lives inside culture, family, and everyday life. Anama brings humor, depth, and years of research to this conversation as she shares why she started her podcast, how Filipino folklore connects people back to their roots, and why these stories deserve to be as widely known as Greek, Norse, or Celtic mythology.Together, Ashleigh and Anama explore the legendary manananggal, the broader meaning of aswang, the mysterious diwata, the tree-dwelling kapre, Filipino witchcraft traditions like mangkukulam and mambabarang, ancestral spirits, haunted houses, evil eye beliefs, and the cultural power of stories passed through generations.This episode is funny, spooky, educational, and deeply magical — a perfect listen for anyone curious about folklore, mythology, ancestral traditions, Filipino culture, or the strange stories that shape the way we understand the unseen world.Listen to Anama's podcast Cozy Kwento: A Filipino Storytelling PodcastFollow on Instagram: @anamagirasolSend me any questions or comments you may have and I will answer them on upcoming podcast episodes!! Looking forward to hearing from you!Please message me with any questions or comments. bigcrystalenergypodcast @gmail.com

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The expansion of the Norse into the Kievan Rus created a cultural melting pot where Scandinavian and Slavic groups lived together, leading to significant cultural assimilation. Over time, Norse leaders adopted Slavic names for their children, and names like Helga and Ingvar evolved into the Slavic forms Olga and Igor. A major archaeological mystery discussed is the 2013 discovery of the Salme ship burials on the island of Saaremaa in Estonia. These burials, dated to approximately 750 AD, contain dozens of high-status Swedes from the Lake Mälaren region who died violently decades before the famous Lindisfarne raid. The presence of hundreds of gaming pieces, hunting dogs, and falcons suggests these individuals were on a diplomatic mission to open trade links rather than a typical summer raid. A particularly intriguing detail is a high-status leader buried with a king piece from a gaming set placed in his mouth. This game, known as Hnefatafl, was a popular grid-based board game where players protected a central king piece with guards. Artifacts of this game, made from materials ranging from expensive colored glass to simple scratched stone, show it was played across all social classes throughout the vast Norse world. 3/81600 SCANDANAVIA

Viking raiders often targeted Christian monasteries for their beautifully decorated reliquaries, which were holy containers designed to house the remains of saints. While monks valued the sacred relics inside, the Norse raiders disregarded the contents, often shaking the relics out to claim the precious metal and jewels for themselves. These objects were frequently taken back to Norway and repurposed as jewelry or gifts for women, as evidenced by reliquary fragments found in female burial mounds. This pattern suggests that early raids were largely driven by young males seeking the wealth and status necessary to establish households and find wives back in Scandinavia. Barraclough also addresses the theory that female infanticide may have contributed to a gender imbalance, further fueling the need for men to go raiding. Beyond material wealth, the Norse worldview was deeply influenced by a belief in an unseen supernatural world that could impact human health and fate. An unusual artifact from Denmark, a human skull fragment carved with runes, served as a protective amulet against "dwarves" or other malevolent beings believed to cause sickness. In this context, supernatural entities like elves and dwarves occupied a similar space in the Norse mentality as modern concepts like germs or viruses. 4/81747 SCANDANAVIA

The Norse settlement of Greenland, founded by Eric the Red in approximately 985 AD, provides a poignant and sad look at the final chapters of the Viking Age. Excavations at the Herjolfsness graveyard at the southern tip of Greenlandhave yielded extraordinary organic material preserved by the permafrost, including the clothing of the last inhabitants. These garments, such as a patched and coarse woolen dress, reveal that by the 15th century, the Greenlanders were no longer high-status people and had become increasingly isolated from the broader Norse diaspora. The settlement struggled as the climate cooled, while the Inuit people, who were better adapted to the Arctic conditions, thrived and moved further south. Artifacts like small wooden figures found in the region suggest interactions between the Norse Greenlanders and the Inuit populations. The final historical records of the colony are remarkably personal, documenting a witch burning in 1407 and a wedding in 1408. In the case of the witch burning, a man named Kolgrim was executed for allegedly using witchcraft to seduce a married woman. These events represent the last known activities of the Norse in Greenland before they vanished entirely, leaving behind only ruins and memories in the ice. 8/81630

The conclusion of the Viking Age is often associated with the pivotal year 1066, marked by the death of Harald Hardrada at the Battle of Stamford Bridge. Hardrada was a legendary King of Norway who had lived an extraordinary life, serving as an imperial bodyguard in the Byzantine capital of Constantinople where he was rewarded with gold or "embers of the hands." He sought to reclaim the English throne, which had previously been held by King Canute during the era of the North Sea Empire that united England, Denmark, and parts of Norway. While 1066 is a convenient historical bookmark, Barraclough argues it is an Anglo-centric view that ignores the persistence of Norse culture in other regions like Greenland or Russia. The era also featured figures like Harald Bluetooth, who famously claimed to have converted the Danes to Christianity and whose runic initials now serve as the symbol for modern Bluetooth technology. Another symbolic ending occurred much later in 1263 at the Battle of Largs, where King Haakonof Norway faced off against King Alexander III of Scotland. Although the battle was inconclusive, Haakon'ssubsequent death in Orkney led to the Western Isles being ceded to Scotland, marking the end of significant Norwegian political control in the region. 7/81630

Norse mythology and belief systems were largely recorded by Christian authors in the 13th century, creating a significant historical gap that requires careful interpretation. The primary source for these myths is Snorri Sturluson, an Icelandic poet and politician who wrote the Prose Edda as a handbook to help poets access ancestral stories. These myths describe a world born from the meeting of fire in Muspelheim and ice in Niflheim within the eternal void of Ginnungagap. Life began with the primordial giant Ymir, whose body parts eventually formed the sky, earth, and sea. The mythology also predicts a dramatic conclusion at Ragnarok, the twilight of the gods, where the world is destroyed by fire and the giant Surtr. A chilling detail from these accounts describes the trickster Loki arriving at the end of the world in a ship called Naglfar, which was constructed from the fingernails of the dead. To prevent this ship from being completed quickly, the Norse were traditionally advised to trim the nails of the deceased before burial. Snorri Sturluson, who preserved these incredible tales, met a violent end himself; he was murdered in his basement on the orders of the Norwegian king during a period of bloody civil war in Iceland. 5/81600 Norse mythology and belief systems were largely recorded by Christian authors in the 13th century, creating a significant historical gap that requires careful interpretation. The primary source for these myths is Snorri Sturluson, an Icelandic poet and politician who wrote the Prose Edda as a handbook to help poets access ancestral stories. These myths describe a world born from the meeting of fire in Muspelheim and ice in Niflheim within the eternal void of Ginnungagap. Life began with the primordial giant Ymir, whose body parts eventually formed the sky, earth, and sea. The mythology also predicts a dramatic conclusion at Ragnarok, the twilight of the gods, where the world is destroyed by fire and the giant Surtr. A chilling detail from these accounts describes the trickster Loki arriving at the end of the world in a ship called Naglfar, which was constructed from the fingernails of the dead. To prevent this ship from being completed quickly, the Norse were traditionally advised to trim the nails of the deceased before burial. Snorri Sturluson, who preserved these incredible tales, met a violent end himself; he was murdered in his basement on the orders of the Norwegian king during a period of bloody civil war in Iceland. 5/8

Eleanor Barraclough explores the hidden histories of the Viking Age by focusing on the real lives of Norse individuals through everyday objects rather than modern myths. A primary example is a 1200 AD runic message discovered on a sliver of wood in Bergen, Norway, from a woman named Gytha who writes "Gytha says that you should go home" to her husband while he was drinking in a tavern. While Gytha's message is clear, her husband's attempt at a response on the other side is completely unintelligible, likely due to his inebriated state. These spiky runes were often carved into hard surfaces like wood, stone, or even bone to serve as private, personal communications. Barraclough, who has a background in Old Norse language and literature, derived the title of her book, "Embers of the Hands," from an Old Norse kenning for gold which she repurposed to symbolize precious human stories found in historical ephemera. The Viking Age itself is traditionally marked by the shocking 793 AD raid on the rich monastery at Lindisfarne, also known as Holy Island, which sent terror-filled shockwaves across Europe. This era is characterized by a vast diaspora reaching from Arctic Scandinavia to the North Atlantic and eastward down Eurasian waterways to the Islamic Caliphate. 1/81600 SCANDANAVIA

The Viking Age saw a significant transition from small-scale raiding to large-scale military conquest and permanent settlement. A massive raid on Paris yielded seven thousand pounds of gold, highlighting the Vikings' effectiveness as raiders during the decline of the Carolingian Empire. In 865 AD, what is known as the "Great Heathen Army" arrived in England, functioning as mobile war bands that used waterways to launch surprise attacks on various kingdoms. This invasion successfully toppled kingdoms such as East Anglia, Northumbria, and Mercia, leaving only Wessex to hold out under King Alfred the Great. Following a stalemate between Alfred and the Norse leader Guthrum, an agreement was reached that established the Danelaw, a vast region where the Norse exerted political and legal control. This period of settlement is evidenced today by a linguistic imprint in English place names reflecting Old Norse influence, showing that the Norse lived alongside existing populations on their newly acquired farms. Simultaneously, the "Rus" or rowers expanded eastward from modern-day Sweden and Finland, navigating the great rivers of Eurasia. Led by Rurik, they settled in Novgorod in 862 AD, marking a major starting point for the Norse diaspora's reach into Eastern Europe. 2/81649

AS SOCIALISTS worldwide celebrated their annual high holy day, reports about the danger of artificial intelligence bubble under daily reports about Iran and the aftermath of the attempt on President Trump's life last Saturday.  A recent study found that eight out of ten popular AI models assisted researchers posing as 13-year-old boys in planning mass casualty events, despite assurances from developers that guardrails are in place to prevent such things. Taken together with the continued development of lethal autonomous weapons systems (LAWS), some of which are already making appearances on the battlefield in Ukraine, we speculate that entities in the unseen realm may be developing these systems for their own future goals.  That's speculation, of course, but not outside the realm of plausibility. However, most people remain blissfully, unaware, distracted by social media, sports, or the latest political cat fight on cable news. Also: Mysterious earthquakes at Area 51; May Day protests by teachers across the US; Heinrich Himmler's quest to transform Jesus into a Norse deity; and Derek's latest health update. Sharon's niece, Sarah Sachleben, is fighting stage 4 bowel cancer, and the medical bills are piling up. If you are led to help, please go to GilbertHouse.org/hopeforsarah. Follow us! X (formerly Twitter): @pidradio | @sharonkgilbert | @derekgilbert | @gilberthouse_tvTelegram: t.me/gilberthouse | t.me/sharonsroom | t.me/viewfromthebunkerSubstack: gilberthouse.substack.comYouTube: @GilbertHouse | @UnravelingRevelationFacebook.com/pidradio JOIN US IN ISRAEL! We will tour the Holy Land October 11–23, 2026 with an optional three-day extension to Jordan. For more information, log on to GilbertHouse.org/travel. Thank you for making our Build Barn Better project a reality! Our 1,200 square foot pole barn has a new HVAC system, epoxy floor, 100-amp electric service, new windows, insulation, lights, and ceiling fans! If you are so led, you can help out by clicking here: gilberthouse.org/donate. Get our free app! It connects you to this podcast, our weekly Bible studies, and our weekly video programs Unraveling Revelation and A View from the Bunker. The app is available for iOS, Android, Roku, and Apple TV. Links to the app stores are at pidradio.com/app. Video on demand of our best teachings! Stream presentations and teachings based on our research at our new video on demand site: gilberthouse.org/video! Think better, feel better! Our partners at Simply Clean Foods offer freeze-dried, 100% GMO-free food and delicious, vacuum-packed fair trade coffee from Honduras. Find out more at GilbertHouse.org/store/.

Fromville wakes up to a fresh horror. A bag on the motel sign. A message and discovery in the barn that nobody — least of all the kids who find it — was ready for. Dave & Cody break down "Fray," the second episode of From Season 4. Jade gets validated by a murder. Acosta steals an ambulance and a "doctor." Sophia gasps at a ballerina figurine and forces a Fromspiracy revision. Plus the debut of Cody's Norse mythology theory, a regrettable goodbye to some innocent goats, and Ethan getting a mission from beyond the grave.

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags talk all things hammers with Katherine Beard as the three of them discuss one of the biggest symbols of power in all Norse mythology, the mythical hammer of Thor, Mjölnir.------------------------------------------------Follow Katherine on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/katielorenzbeard/?hl=enFollow Margrethe on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/arkeomagsFollow the Podcast on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf 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/NordicMythologypodcastCheck 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we sit down with the powerful voice behind the heavy metal band Grand Magus to talk about heavy metal, mythology, and what actually makes music powerful. We dive into vocal techniques and how to maintain your voice over decades of touring, why Norse mythology continues to inspire metal bands around the world, and the creative process behind writing riffs, lyrics, and songs that feel real.We also get into what many modern bands misunderstand about “heaviness”, why authenticity matters more than trends, and how metal at its core is about emotion, imagination, and even joy.From Odin and ancient sagas to live shows and songwriting, this is a conversation about why these stories still resonate today.Subscribe to stay updated! Also available on all platforms where podcasts are found, such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and more. Find all the links in our linktree: https://linktr.ee/grimfrost

In days of yore (aka medieval Britain), merchants would travel from hamlet to hamlet negotiating with the various Lords, through their Stewards and Bailiffs, in order to provide chain mail, iron braces and cladding for drawbridges, and reinforcements for battlements. Often, the merchant would barter for food, tools, or other supplies. The most famous of these merchants was named Joen (later changed to the modern spelling of "Joan") of Winchester. Renowned for his craft and guile in negotiation as well as his legendary drinking prowess (he once challenged the Duke of Argyle to a mead drinking contest, from which the Duke suffered a reported hangover of 5 days). Joen was thought to have been born to a Norse warrior father and a French washerwoman mother. HIs complexion was said to be paler than the new moon and his eyes as black as coals. All across the land, as Joen proceeded along the winding lanes to castle after castle, the peasants and their Reeves would call out "Hail Joen, armour trading again?" It is from this unlikely source, that singer Sally Butterslip created her pseudonym.If Randy were to title this podcast, he'd probably call it "Maybe you should lose your head" or possibly, "Why does my song not sound good?"NOTE: Skip forward to 27:15 if wanna get straight into the manifestations and wheel spin.The music at the end of the episode is the most brilliant "Bottom End Machine" by Randy Woods Band, from their second record - "Soul Hammer". Kev played a crucial role in the shooting of the music video, by pulling a far more talented man around in a child's wagon. And shooting some random video footage.... go check out the video here! https://youtu.be/efBpffvB84kIf you want to get involved in the Kofi Klub, you can make a donation here: https://ko-fi.com/seasidepodreview and let us know which song you want us to add to the wheel! We also have a private channel in our Discord community for donors.Follow us onFacebook: @seasidepodreviewDiscord: https://discord.gg/nrzr2mQjBluesky: @seasidepodreview.bsky.socialKo-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/seasidepodreviewBoneless Podcasting Network: https://boneless-catalogue-player.lovable.appAlso, check out Kev's other podcastsThe Tom Petty Project: https://tompettyproject.comThe Ultimate Catalogue Clash: https://shows.acast.com/uccAnd if you want to check out Randy's music, you can find it here:https://randywoodsband.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan Geltner and Luke Mills rejoin me to finish talking about The Magician's Nephew.  Meanwhile, Narnian troubadour Matt Wheeler joins us to share "Awake, Awake!"--the first of his seven songs from Narnia! More details to come, but here's a quick summary of what we discuss: Introduction & Reading 0:00 — Opening dramatic reading from The Magician's Nephew (Digory before Aslan) Host & Guest Introductions 2:12 — Pipkin introduces Dr. Luke Mills and Jonathan Gelter; Jonathan's MFA program plug and novel update Story Recap 3:39 — Summary of the book up to the current chapters (Charn, Jadis, Narnia's creation, lamppost origin) Is Narnia "Fallen"? 6:34 — Discussion of Digory's guilt, the nature of Narnia's corruption, and parallels to Paradise Lost and Eden Digory's Culpability 10:37 — Was Digory truly at fault? The enchanted bell, Aslan's judgment, and Jonathan's "defense counsel" argument The Comic Sections: Animals & Uncle Andrew 15:40 — Critiquing Lewis's humor; Barfield's observation about Lewis's "undergraduate" comedy; Tolkien comparisons The Cabby as First King of Narnia 20:21 — Why a working-class Cockney? Anti-urban sentiment in Lewis, WWI's influence, rural vs. city themes, and comparison to Sam Gamgee Lewis, Tolkien & Shared Mythological Ideas 26:53 — Overlapping motifs (singing creation, protective trees, the rings); did Lewis borrow from Tolkien? The Winged Horse & the Garden of Hesperides 27:56 — Aslan's tears scene; the walled garden and its inscription; parallels to Galadriel and the One Ring Trees in Mythology & Religion 29:14 — Sacred trees across world cultures: Norse, Celtic, Greek, Irish paradise mythology, apples, and forests Musical Guest: Matt Wheeler 36:19 — Original song inspired by Aslan's creation of Narnia; discussion of the source passage Jadis Eats the Apple & the White Salt Image 46:05 — Jadis's "white as salt" description; what it conveys about her character and the apple's dark gift Character of Jadis / The White Witch 53:32 — Her name (French "jadis" = "once upon a time"), Lilith parallels, satanic motivation, and the "dem fine woman" ending Allegory, Plot Holes & Medieval Parallels 56:49 — Lewis's inconsistent allegory, Dante vs. Bunyan, and how medieval authors simply didn't care about plot consistency The Ending: Digory's Mother, Uncle Andrew, and Redemption 1:01:27 — The apple healing his mother, Aslan's beatific vision, Uncle Andrew's comic/bittersweet conclusion, and the wardrobe's origin Platonic Themes & the Wood Between the Worlds 1:06:41 — Aslan's Platonism, the multiverse question, ontological status of the secondary worlds, and the reference to Plato in The Last Battle Netflix Adaptation Discussion 1:12:53 — Concerns about Greta Gerwig's adaptation; what changes would actually be welcome; Polly & Digory's relationship Closing Remarks & What's Next 1:18:03 — Wrap-up, acknowledgments, upcoming Silver Trumpet episode

This week, we're discussing Of Blades and Wings by Eliza Raine. Princess Madivia of the Ice Court never expected to be chosen to attend Featherblade, a training school for future Valkyries, not only because her magic has never been as strong as her Freydis, her sister, but also because a medical condition causes Maddy to pass out unexpectedly. Each fainting episode may mean the end of her life. However, to the surprise of everyone, Maddy is selected to train among Odin's remaining elite Valkyrie. Though she has felt like an outsider for most of her life, Maddy feels excited about the opportunity to develop her power and get her wings. However, there are bullies among her fellow rooks, and a grumpy fire fae, Kain, who can't keep his eyes off her. This is a slow burn, enemies to lovers, romantasy novel inspired by Norse mythology. Join us this week!

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We all know of modern fantasy creatures, and also that they owe a lot to J.R.R. Tolkien, other fantasy authors of the last 60 years, Dungeons & Dragons, or different franchises like Warhammer or Warcraft. But how did these different figures actually form? What are the mythologies, the folklore, and the more recent elements that gave birth to them? This is what we are going to examine in this episode, an exploration journey that will take us from ancient Germanic, Norse and Celt myths to medieval folklore, fairy tales, and contemporary influences. This podcast is entirely scripted and recorded by real people, it includes no AI, and mid-roll ad breaks are turned off so that you can relax without interruption. #sleep #documentary #bedtimestory #asmr #sleepstory #fantasy Welcome to Lights Out Library Join me for a sleepy adventure tonight. Sit back, relax, and fall asleep to documentary-style bedtime stories read in a calming ASMR voice. Learn something new while you enjoy a restful night of sleep. Listen ad free and get access to bonus content on our Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/LightsOutLibrary621⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Enjoy my audiobook on Ancient Egyptian History, Myths & Mysteries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6mCqX5FoO6uCilrWCS8mB9?si=e1ecb983d2534d69⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LightsOutLibraryov⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   ¿Quieres escuchar en Español? Echa un vistazo a La Biblioteca de los Sueños! En Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1t522alsv5RxFsAf9AmYfg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ En Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/la-biblioteca-de-los-sue%C3%B1os-documentarios-para-dormir/id1715193755⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ En Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LaBibliotecadelosSuenosov⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gwyn and Ode talk about incense through history, the different types and how to use them, and making your own incense. Tip: powdered incense can be used in ways other than burning! Consider using it to dress a candle or adding it to a spell bag!

Eleanor Barraclough explores the real lives of the Norse people through everyday objects, focusing on private communication rather than myth. She highlights a 1200 AD runic message from a woman named Gytha ordering her husband home from a tavern. The book's title, Embers of the Hands, is a poetic kenning for gold representing precious, personal stories. The 793 AD Lindisfarne raid is identified as the traditional, shocking start of the Viking Age that sent waves of terror across Europe. (1)

Eleanor Barraclough details the evolution of the Vikings from raiders to conquerors and settlers who established vast territories. Following a massive raid on Paris that yielded 7,000 pounds of gold, the "Great Heathen Army" invaded England in 865 AD, creating the Danelaw where Norse law and place names left a permanent linguistic imprint. Simultaneously, the "Rus" expanded eastward, navigating Eurasian rivers to settle Novgorod by 862 AD, demonstrating the dual-facing nature of the Norse diaspora. (2)

Eleanor Barraclough discusses the Kievan Rus, where Norse leaders eventually assimilated into Slavic populations, changing names like Helga to Olga. A significant archaeological mystery is the Salme ships in Estonia, dated to 750 AD — decades before the Lindisfarne raid — containing high-status Swedes with gaming pieces, hunting dogs, and falcons, suggesting a failed diplomatic mission rather than a raid. The popular board game Hnefatafl is highlighted as a cultural staple played across all social classes. (3)

Eleanor Barraclough explores how reliquaries — holy Christian containers — were stolen during raids and repurposed as jewelry for Norse women, suggesting early raids were driven by young men seeking wealth and status to establish households. Barraclough also addresses the theory of female infanticide as a potential driver for these male-dominated expeditions, alongside a human skull fragment carved with runes as a protective amulet against "dwarves," believed to cause sickness. (4)

Eleanor Barraclough notes the Viking Age is often said to end in 1066 with the death of Harald Hardrada at the Battle of Stamford Bridge — a legendary figure who served as an imperial bodyguard in Constantinople before returning to Norway to claim the English throne. Barraclough argues this date is Anglo-centric, noting Norse influence continued elsewhere, with another symbolic conclusion occurring in 1263 at the Battle of Largs, when Norway lost control of the Western Isles to the Scottish crown. (7)

Eleanor Barraclough offers a poignant look at the Norse settlement of Greenland, founded by Eric the Red in 985 AD. At the Herjolfsness graveyard, well-preserved organic material reveals the coarse, patched clothing of 15th-century inhabitants, indicating their isolation and decline. As the climate cooled, the Norse struggled while the Inuit thrived, with the final records including a witch burning in 1407 and a wedding in 1408 — the last known activities before the colony vanished. (8)1946 RUNE. SWEDEN.

What's that coming over the hill with fists full of sheep and improbably large trousers on? It's a new episode of Three Ravens Bestiary of course, all about the mythology and folklore of Giants!We begin with a brief chat about Gigantism, the rare medical condition which makes people grow larger than normal - and other examples of very large human ancestors, from extremely tall Egyptian pharaohs and Roman Centurions to the Gravettian Hunters - the 'Giants of the Ice Age.'Soon though we're digging into appropriately enormous questions, such as, how tall are Giants actually meant to be? What do we know about the first Giant mentioned in writing, and how did we get from concepts of the snake-tailed Ancient Greek 'Gigantes' of classical mythology to the 19th century concept of Giants as blundering nitwits easily bested by things as simple as holes in the ground?Surprise surprise, there's something about the whole idea related to how 'modern people' view the past, and the foreign, whether that be in the case of David slaying Goliath, Heracles helping Zeus and his siblings to quell rebellions, or Norse deities using the corpse of a giant to build the world around us...Featuring one or two puns, and a whole host of other stuff - such as apotropaic giant magic, a gender-swapping relationship counsellor, and plenty of linguistic nerdery from all over the world, it's a big topic, but like many warriors before us we've brought it down to our level!We also hope you are thoroughly pleased by our new episode art, as drawn by our good friend Tom Peteuil of Creature Castle - check out brand new 'G is for Giants' merch from us here and visit the Creature Castle shop for prints and other wonderful things here.Speak to you again on Thursday for this week's Lang Fairy Tale, Princess Rosette, before Saturday's Local Legends interview with the man who was head of the largest Druid order in the world for 35 years, Philip Carr-Gomm!Three Ravens is an English Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon.Released on Mondays, each weekly episode focuses on one of England's 39 historic counties, exploring the history, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more. Then, and most importantly, we take turns to tell a new version of an ancient story from that county - all before discussing what that tale might mean, where it might have come from, and the truths it reveals about England's hidden past...Bonus Episodes are released on Thursdays plus Local Legends episodes on Saturdays - interviews with acclaimed authors, folklorists, podcasters and historians with unique perspectives on that week's county.With a range of exclusive content on Patreon, too, including audio ghost tours, the Three Ravens Newsletter, and monthly Three Ravens Film Club episodes about folk horror films from across the decades, why not join us around the campfire and listen in?REGISTER FOR THE TALES OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND TOURVisit our website Join our Patreon Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Long before Marvel turned them into superheroes, the Norse gods were something far more mysterious and far more human.  They were flawed, doomed, and destined to face their own destruction at Ragnarok.  From Odin's relentless search for wisdom to Thor's thunderous battles and Loki's dangerous tricks, these gods shaped how the Vikings understood the world around them. Learn more about Odin, Thor, and the rest of the Norse pantheon, and why their stories have endured for over a thousand years, on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Sponsors Samsara Don't wait for the next accident to take action. Head to Samsara.com/EVERYTHING ButcherBox Get your choice between chicken breast or top sirloin for a year OR ground beef for life, PLUS $20 off when you go to ButcherBox.com/everything Quince Go to quince.com/daily for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Mint Mobile Save 50% on Unlimited premium wireless plans starting at $15/month at MintMobile.com/EED Audible Listen to Project Hail Mary Audible.com/hailmary Fast Growing Trees Get 20% off your first purchase when using the code DAILY at checkout at fastgrowingtrees.com/daily Subscribe to the podcast!  https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast/ -------------------------------- Executive Producer: Charles Daniel Associate Producers: Austin Oetken & Cameron Kieffer   Become a supporter on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/everythingeverywhere Discord Server: https://discord.gg/Ds7Rx7jvPJ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingeverywhere/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/everythingeverywheredaily Twitter: https://twitter.com/everywheretrip Website: https://everything-everywhere.com/  Disce aliquid novi cotidie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode of Talk Heathen, Dr. Ben and Deconstruction Deacon celebrate Easter Sunday by examining the boundaries of belief and the psychological power of ritual! They explore the historical validity of religious artifacts, the nuances of modern paganism, and the lasting impact of Catholic upbringing.Jolly Guy from TikTok rejects evolution for a literal Adam and Eve. Hosts identify his straw man arguments and challenge his reliance on the Shroud of Turin. If artifacts are sought only to confirm bias, can they ever be reliable?Chloe Tartt from TikTok discusses Norse paganism and gender euphoria. She explains her practice as an agnostic theist who values ritual over literal truth. Can rituals offer stability without requiring acceptance of supernatural dogma?Anne from CA reflects on her Catholic upbringing and the difficulty of shedding the fear of hell. Hosts critique the Vatican's wealth and the manipulative nature of salvation. Does church fundraising reveal a focus on self-interest?Thank you for joining us this week! We will see you next time!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/talk-heathen--3195702/support.

Narrator: Thomas Jones