Podcasts about Norse mythology

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

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

Narrator: Thomas Jones

This week, the Cru dives into a strange and powerful prompt pulled from Norse mythology: Ginnungagap, the vast, primordial void of fog (that's fog, not frogs, WebEater!) that exists between worlds.From that idea, the conversation spirals into something every writer knows too well: the "creative" void. What do you do when nothing is flowing? When every sentence feels forced? When the story just won't come together?We dig into:Writing through creative blocks and burnoutThe difference between natural flow and “forcing it”Channeling frustration and anger writing into something usefulUsing constraints and prompts to unlock unexpected breakthroughsAs always, we take the prompt and turn it into original flash fiction, written fast, read aloud, and shared in its raw, unpolished form. Tune in around the 13 minute mark for those.Like this weeks episode and wish you could read as well as listen? Subscribe to our Substack for a summary of our opening discussion, a story from the episode, and a writing prompt!  Be sure to follow us on Instagram (if that's your sort of thing). Please do send us an email with your story if you write along, which we hope you will do. Episodes of Radio FreeWrite are protected by a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-ND 4.0) license. All Stories remain the property of their respective authors.

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This week, Da7e and Neil continue their search for any trace of Godzilla in their Godzilla Show as Monarch: Legacy of Monsters continues to reveal that the real monsters are, in fact, Bad Dads™️.In The Calm [04:56], they explain the correct order for watching the Monsterverse movies and where Monarch (roughly) fits on the timeline. Then they break down this week's episode and attempt to do the math on the migration patterns of Titan X.The in The Storm [1:00:52], your faithful hosts look ahead to next week's episode and another promise that maybe Godzilla will join the party. They also entertain a wild theory about time traveling Kurt Russells. And finally, Session Four of The Godzilla Project [01:09:30] kicks off production on Godzilla: Awakening with a big speech from Hollywood Mogul Neil, some character notes from Norse Mythology expert Mads Mikkelsen, and dice rolls that could make or break the film's box office and critic scores.Next week, coverage of Monarch continues with season 2, episode 6, "Requiem." And The Godzilla Project RPG attempts to wrap up its shoot and move into post-production without rolling any natural 1s. To interact with the show, send your comments and questions to stormofspoilers@gmail.com, and follow us on Twitter/X and Bluesky @Da7eandNeil.You can also support Da7e and Neil and get all kinds of bonus content (from the Game of Thrones era to the LOST rewatch to our Twin Peaks rewatch project to our current Adventure Pod and recently concluded Hannibal watch project) by subscribing to our Patreon here: patreon.com/Da7eandNeil

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In the vast, uncharted waters of the North Atlantic, sailors once spoke of something vast moving beneath their ships, something capable of dragging entire vessels into the depths without warning.In this chapter, we examine the legend of the ‘The Kraken', a sea creature said to dwell off the coasts of Norway and Greenland, described in early accounts as a colossal, many-limbed being that could pull ships beneath the waves. Join us as we explore where these accounts began, how they spread through seafaring culture, and whether the legend may have been shaped by real encounters with creatures from the deep.Text Me (this is 3rd party & I cannot respond, but I see all messages)Support the showIf you have more information or a correction on something mentioned in this chapter, email us at luke@lukemordue.comFor more information on the show, to find all our social accounts and to ensure you are up to date on all we do, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lukemordue.com/podcast

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As they sit down to enjoy a nice slice of Tigerkaka (Scandinavian Tiger Cake), Nanny Piggins tells the tale from ancient Norse Mythology about how Odin, the King of the Norse Gods, lost his eye.Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattTo buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2 To buy me a coffee use this link... https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt To book a ticket to a live show use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/

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Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Unearthed Secrets: A Viking Quest for the Heart Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-02-13-23-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Det var en kall vintermorgon när Elof, Signe och Gustav stod vid den svenska kusten.En: It was a cold winter morning when Elof, Signe, and Gustav stood by the Swedish coast.Sv: Det gamla vikingaskeppet reste sig från isen och snön som ett bortglömt monument.En: The old viking ship rose from the ice and snow like a forgotten monument.Sv: Trät var grått och mossigt, och skrovet var delvis begravt i en snödriva.En: The wood was gray and mossy, and the hull was partly buried in a snowdrift.Sv: Ryktena sa att det fanns en skatt ombord.En: Rumors said there was treasure on board.Sv: En skatt som skulle vara förbannad.En: A treasure that was said to be cursed.Sv: Elof hade alltid varit fascinerad av nordisk mytologi.En: Elof had always been fascinated by Norse mythology.Sv: Hans ögon lyste av äventyr när han såg skeppet.En: His eyes shone with adventure when he saw the ship.Sv: Han ville verkligen hitta skatten, kanske mest för att imponera på Signe.En: He really wanted to find the treasure, perhaps mostly to impress Signe.Sv: Signe stod bredvid honom, skeptisk, men med en hemlig värme i hjärtat för Elof.En: Signe stood beside him, skeptical, but with a secret warmth in her heart for Elof.Sv: Gustav, alltid den förnuftiga, skakade på huvudet.En: Gustav, always the sensible one, shook his head.Sv: "Vi borde vända tillbaka", sa han.En: "We should turn back," he said.Sv: "Vädret blir värre, och tidvattnet stiger snart."En: "The weather is getting worse, and the tide will rise soon."Sv: "Vi måste ge det ett försök", insisterade Elof.En: "We have to give it a try," insisted Elof.Sv: "Det kan vara vår enda chans att bevisa att skatten finns."En: "This may be our only chance to prove the treasure exists."Sv: Skeppet var gammalt och tyst, som om det vaktade gamla hemligheter.En: The ship was old and silent, as if it guarded ancient secrets.Sv: De vandrade försiktigt runt på däcket, försiktiga för att inte väcka någon slumrande förbannelse.En: They walked carefully around on the deck, careful not to awaken any slumbering curse.Sv: Plötsligt skrek Signe till.En: Suddenly, Signe shouted.Sv: "Titta på det här!En: "Look at this!"Sv: ", sa hon och pekade på något som glimmade under snön.En: she said, pointing at something gleaming under the snow.Sv: Det var en märklig artefakt, dekorerad med vikingasymboler.En: It was a strange artifact, decorated with Viking symbols.Sv: När de lyfte den, blev vinden starkare och himlen mörkare.En: As they lifted it, the wind grew stronger and the sky darker.Sv: Gustav tittade oroligt på stormmolnen.En: Gustav looked worriedly at the storm clouds.Sv: "Vi måste gå nu", sa han med en röst som inte tålde motsägelse.En: "We have to go now," he said with a voice that didn't tolerate disagreement.Sv: Elof stod där med artefakten i händerna.En: Elof stood there with the artifact in his hands.Sv: Hans dröm var inom räckhåll, men något inom honom sa att Gustav hade rätt.En: His dream was within reach, but something inside him told him that Gustav was right.Sv: "Okej", sa han motvilligt.En: "Okay," he said reluctantly.Sv: "Vi lämnar skeppet."En: "We're leaving the ship."Sv: De sprang tillbaka över det hala däcket, vinden kämpade mot dem som om skeppet inte ville släppa dem.En: They ran back across the slippery deck, the wind fighting against them as if the ship didn't want to release them.Sv: När de nådde stranden kände de hur tidvattnet börjat stiga.En: When they reached the shore, they felt the tide starting to rise.Sv: Trion tog sig till säkerhet, och när de såg tillbaka, var skeppet nästan helt omslutet av vattnet.En: The trio made it to safety, and when they looked back, the ship was almost entirely enveloped by the water.Sv: Elof höll fortfarande artefakten.En: Elof still held the artifact.Sv: Det hade varit nära, men de hade klarat sig.En: It had been close, but they had made it.Sv: Signe log mot Elof.En: Signe smiled at Elof.Sv: "Du riskerade mycket för detta", sa hon.En: "You risked a lot for this," she said.Sv: "Men vi är alla oskadda."En: "But we're all unharmed."Sv: "Jag förstår det nu", sa Elof med en nyvunnen respekt för sina vänner.En: "I understand that now," said Elof with a newfound respect for his friends.Sv: "Vissa skatter är inte värda risken."En: "Some treasures aren't worth the risk."Sv: Gustav nickade, och de började gå tillbaka genom snön, med en gemensam känsla av lättnad och något mer mellan Elof och Signe.En: Gustav nodded, and they started walking back through the snow, with a shared sense of relief and something more between Elof and Signe.Sv: När vinden slutligen mojnade tittade de på artefakten, osäkra på vad de verkligen hade hittat.En: When the wind finally died down, they looked at the artifact, unsure of what they had truly found.Sv: Men en sak var säker: vännernas säkerhet var skatten som inte kunde mätas med guld.En: But one thing was certain: the safety of friends was a treasure that couldn't be measured with gold.Sv: Och någonstans i stormens avtagande mäktade trion med fler känslor än ännu en episod av vinterkylan.En: And somewhere amid the waning storm, the trio managed more emotions than just another episode of winter's chill.Sv: De lämnade stranden, inte rika av guld, men rika av något mycket bättre.En: They left the beach, not rich with gold, but rich with something much better. Vocabulary Words:winter: vintercoast: kustviking: vikingavessel: skepphull: skrovrumors: ryktentreasure: skattcurse: förbannelsemythology: mytologiskeptical: skeptisksensible: förnuftigtide: tidvattenancient: gammalslumbering: slumrandeartifact: artefaktsymbols: symbolerstorm clouds: stormmolnreluctantly: motvilligtenveloped: omslutetrisked: riskeradeunharmed: oskaddnewfound: nyvunnenshared: gemensamrelief: lättnademotions: känslorepisode: episodwaning: avtagandesafety: säkerhetmeasured: mättbeach: strand

In this long-awaited episode of The Skeptical Shaman podcast, host Rachel White (of TOTEM Readings) chats with Clay Martin, Priest of the Path of the Barbarian Spirit and author of three incredible books including: Barbarian Spirit, Prairie Fire, and Wrath of the Wendigo. Clay has taken an unusual-- but very shamanic-- road to becoming a full-time Woo Woo practitioner. He had a long and illustrious military career in active duty, having served as an infantryman, Scout Sniper, and Reconnaissance Marine and, after transitioning to the Army, he joined the 19th Special Forces Group before returning to active duty with the 3rd Special Forces Group. ​In 2013, Clay was medically retired, and what followed was a difficult spiral into chaos. But, in 2022, Clay underwent transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy for traumatic brain injury. Six months later, he had his first psilocybin experience. Clay now calls psilocybin "the Sacrament", and believe that true healing begins at the spiritual level. Since his use of the Sacrament, he has encountered Norse gods, channeled visions of the future, and dedicated himself to a life of healing service to other wounded warriors. He is also now an active, working priest in his pagan church, reconnecting military veterans to the old gods and the old ways. Clay upends everything The Business of Woo tells you a New Age practitioner looks, sounds, and acts like. This episode kicks off our dude-only season of the podcast for precisely this reason: men are often underrepresented and underserved by the Business of Woo, often feeling alienated and "uninvited" to this space. The result? We all suffer from the monopoly of enshittified sameness.Clay, and others like him, are challenging this paradigm. And we here at TOTEM and The Skeptical Shaman podcast sure are happy about it.LINKS:Rachel's Website: https://www.totemreadings.comTOTEM Readings Substack: https://totemrach.substack.comRachel's Other Links: https://linktr.ee/totemrachPlease support the Sponsors of The Skeptical Shaman Podcast:TOTEM + PUCK HCKY Merch Drop: https://puckhcky.com/collections/totemThe TOTEM Flower Essence Deck: https://a.co/d/gw16LsGThe TOTEM Flower Essences: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TotemReadingsATXTOTEM Spiritual Transformation Coaching: https://www.totemreadings.com/coachingTOTEM Business of Woo Mentoring: https://www.totemreadings.com/business-of-wooClay's Links:Website: https://www.barbarianspirit.com/IG: https://www.barbarianspirit.com/Please note: The views and opinions expressed on The Skeptical Shaman do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast. Any content provided by our guests, bloggers, sponsors or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, protected class, group, club, organization, business individual, anyone or anything. And remember: sticks and stones may break our bones, but words—or discussions of religious or spiritual topics-- will never hurt us.

In this week's episode, Dan is visited by an old friend of the podcast, Mathias Nordvig, to discuss his new book, which introduces the Poetic Edda and Prose Edda.------------------------------------------------Follow Mathias on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mathiasnordvigAlso, check out his new book:https://www.routledge.com/Old-Norse-Mythology-An-Introduction-to-the-Poetic-Edda-and-Prose-Edda/Nordvig/p/book/9781032672816Follow 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.

Prime Video's live action God of War series just made a major casting move: Ólafur Darri Ólafsson is stepping into the role of Thor. Frank and Squeaks break down why this version of Thor matters, what Ólafsson brings to the table, and what this casting suggests about how quickly the show might move into the Norse era story beats fans know from the games. We also touch on the wider cast shaping up around Kratos, and why this adaptation is starting to feel very real.00:00 Intro00:40 The news: Ólafur Darri Ólafsson cast as Thor02:25 Why Thor is such a big deal in the God of War Norse saga05:10 What Ólafsson brings as a performer and why he fits this take on Thor08:20 The cast so far and what it tells us about the show's direction11:15 How the series might approach the 2018 game vs Ragnarök timeline13:45 What we want from the show's tone, scale, and character focus15:20 Wrap up and what to watch for nextThis casting signals the show is serious about the darker, more intimidating Norse-era Thor.Thor is not a side character in this era, he is a pressure point for Kratos and Atreus.The growing cast list hints the series could pull in elements beyond the 2018 game sooner than expected.Prime Video's track record with game adaptations makes this one worth watching closely.“This is the kind of Thor casting that feels heavy before he even speaks.”“If they nail Thor, the whole Norse era tone snaps into place.”“The cast tells you what story they want to tell, even before we see a trailer.”If you enjoyed the breakdown, subscribe to Geek Freaks Headlines, leave a review, and share the episode using #GeekFreaks.GeekFreaksPodcast.com (our source for all news discussed on the show)Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegeekfreakspodcastThreads: https://www.threads.net/@geekfreakspodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/GeekFreakspodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/geekfreakspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekfreakspodcast/Send us your questions and takes for a future episode: Who is your dream casting for Odin, Atreus, or Freya, and what do you want the show to keep or change from the games?Geek Freaks Headlines, God of War, Prime Video, PlayStation Productions, Sony Pictures Television, Video Game Adaptations, TV News, Casting News, Norse Mythology, Thor, Kratos, AtreusTimestamps and TopicsKey TakeawaysMemorable QuotesCall to ActionLinks and ResourcesListener QuestionsApple Podcast Tags

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In this episode I discuss working with Norse gods in ritual and daily life.

Drift into the world of Ragnarök and Norse mythology. Journey beneath the branches of Yggdrasil - The World Tree, follow the paths of Odin, Thor, Loki and other gods; encounter mythical creatures like Fenrir, Jörmungandr and Surtr and experience the calm unfolding of fate, the long winter, the final battle between gods and giants, the end of the world and the quiet aftermath of epic events and new beginning. Let this sleep story lull you into restful sleep. 

Norse Mythology retellings or inspired fiction seem so thin on the ground compared to other mythologies so OBVIOUSLY Lauren was all over Rachel Van Dykens "Fallen Gods". Lauren finds out all about the inspiration behind it, background information needed and the US setting.In plot points they go more into runes, more into characters and discuss the ending.Tell us what you've been loving....

This week we are joined by Rachel Van Dyken. Rachel Van Dyken the #1 New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA TODAY bestselling author of regency and contemporary romances. When she's not writing you can find her drinking coffee at Starbucks and plotting her next book while watching guilty-pleasure TV. Her new romantasy FALLEN GODS from Red Tower Books is out now.In this episode, Rachel discusses her diverse writing career, which spans multiple genres including fantasy, romance, and mafia stories, and explains the importance of research in her work. Rachel also opens up about the pressures of being an author, managing her own business, and the impact of stress on her health. Throughout the conversation, she reflects on her Norwegian heritage and how it inspired her latest book, "Fallen Gods," dedicated to her grandfather. Rachel's story is one of resilience, creativity, and the pursuit of passion.Recommendations From This Episode: Girls5evaThe Vikings!: Crash Course World HistoryNathan Hill - The NixFollow Rachel: Instagram: @rachvd  TikTok: @rachvdRachel's Facebook Group: Rachel's New Rockin' ReadersFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpod Please rate and review the podcast! Spread the word! Tell your friends! Email us: aloneatlunch@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Another great talk from this year  with acclaimed comics writer Al Ewing with deep-dives. First into two legendary mythic heroes: Thor and Metamorpho.Ewing explores the mythic roots, narrative shifts, and creative challenges behind modern takes on these icons — from thunder gods to chemical-powered shapeshifters. Deep dives into Norse Mythology and the shame that we only got six issues of a great modern spin on Rex Mason Simon Stagg Saphire and of course Java Hour two highlights  Venom and Absolute Green Lantern. We unpack the horror-tinged, high-stakes reinventing of legacy characters — from symbiotic monsters to cosmic-light mythos and what was the deal with the Paul hatred (lol) 

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Rediscovering Heritage: A Journey Through Norse Mythology Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-11-22-23-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Det var en kjølig høstdag i Oslo, og bladene kledde bakken i nyanser av rødt og gull.En: It was a chilly autumn day in Oslo, and the leaves covered the ground in shades of red and gold.No: Sindre og Ingrid gikk langs den brosteinsbelagte veien, på vei til Naturhistorisk museum.En: Sindre and Ingrid walked along the cobblestone road, on their way to the Naturhistorisk museum.No: Det var en spesiell utstilling om norrøn mytologi, og Sindre kunne nesten ikke holde på spenningen.En: There was a special exhibition about Norse mythology, and Sindre could hardly contain his excitement.No: Museet var fullt av mennesker.En: The museum was full of people.No: Inne i avdelingen for norrøn mytologi var det en mystisk atmosfære.En: Inside the Norse mythology section, there was a mysterious atmosphere.No: Veggene hadde intrikate utskjæringer, svakt opplyst for å framheve eldgamle runesteiner og gjenstander.En: The walls had intricate carvings, dimly lit to highlight ancient rune stones and artifacts.No: Sindre følte at historien hvisket til ham fra fortidens tåke.En: Sindre felt as though history was whispering to him from the mists of the past.No: "Ingrid, se her!En: "Ingrid, look here!"No: " ropte Sindre over støyen fra mengden som samlet seg rundt en stor runestein.En: Sindre shouted over the noise of the crowd gathering around a large rune stone.No: Ingrid smilte svakt, men hun så mer på de moderne installasjonene av museet enn de gamle legender.En: Ingrid smiled faintly, but she was more interested in the museum's modern installations than the old legends.No: "Jeg synes alt dette er veldig gammeldags.En: "I think all of this is very old-fashioned.No: Jeg liker de nye tingene," sa Ingrid nølende.En: I like the new things," Ingrid said hesitantly.No: Sindre følte et sting av skuffelse.En: Sindre felt a twinge of disappointment.No: "Jeg vil føle en dypere forbindelse til røttene mine," tilsto han.En: "I want to feel a deeper connection to my roots," he confessed.No: "Du vet, bestefar snakket alltid om sine forfedre.En: "You know, Grandpa always talked about his ancestors.No: Jeg vil oppdage deres historier.En: I want to discover their stories."No: "Ingrid nikket langsomt.En: Ingrid nodded slowly.No: Det var sjelden Sindre snakket så åpent.En: It was rare for Sindre to speak so openly.No: "Jeg skjønner," sa hun, og plutselig begynte hun å se på utstillingen med nye øyne.En: "I understand," she said, and suddenly she began looking at the exhibition with new eyes.No: "Kanskje det er mer her enn jeg først trodde.En: "Maybe there's more here than I first thought."No: "De beveget seg videre, og snart stod de foran et glassmonter.En: They moved on, and soon they stood in front of a glass display case.No: Inni fant de en liten, utsmykket amulett med runer gravert i sølv.En: Inside, they found a small, ornate amulet with runes engraved in silver.No: Det var en nesten umerkelig vibrasjon i luften.En: There was an almost imperceptible vibration in the air.No: "Se," sa Sindre, pekende på et innskrift som nevnte en slekt han kjente fra fortellingene hjemme.En: "Look," Sindre said, pointing to an inscription that mentioned a lineage he recognized from the stories at home.No: Tiden sto stille et øyeblikk.En: Time stood still for a moment.No: En dyp følelse av tilhørighet fylte Sindre da han så på amuletten.En: A deep sense of belonging filled Sindre as he looked at the amulet.No: Ingrid så endringen i ansiktet hans og kjente en ny forståelse vokse inni seg.En: Ingrid saw the change in his face and felt a new understanding grow inside her.No: "Dette betyr noe for deg, ikke sant?En: "This means something to you, doesn't it?"No: " spurte hun.En: she asked.No: "Ja," svarte Sindre, og et varmt smil bredte seg over ansiktet.En: "Yes," Sindre replied, and a warm smile spread across his face.No: Ingrid la en hånd på skulderen hans.En: Ingrid placed a hand on his shoulder.No: Da de forlot museet den ettermiddagen, følte de begge en ny form for samhold.En: As they left the museum that afternoon, they both felt a new form of togetherness.No: Sindre ønsket nå å utforske mer om sin kulturarv, og Ingrid var ivrig etter å lære sammen med ham.En: Sindre now wanted to explore more about his cultural heritage, and Ingrid was eager to learn alongside him.No: Sammen vandret de mot solnedgangen, med en ny takknemlighet for sin historie og vennskapet som bandt dem.En: Together they walked toward the sunset, with a new appreciation for their history and the friendship that bound them. Vocabulary Words:chilly: kjøligautumn: høstdagcobblestone: brosteinsbelagteexhibition: utstillingmythology: mytologiwhispering: hvisketatmosphere: atmosfæreintricate: intrikatecarvings: utskjæringerancient: eldgamlerune stones: runesteinerartifacts: gjenstanderfaintly: svakthesitantly: nølendetwinge: stingdisappointment: skuffelseancestors: forfedreconfessed: tilstoconnection: forbindelselineage: slektornate: utsmykketamulet: amulettengraved: gravertimperceptible: umerkeligvibration: vibrasjoninscription: innskriftbelonging: tilhørighetappreciation: takknemlighetheritage: kulturarvtogetherness: samhold

When people think of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, they often picture tweedy Oxford professors and beloved fantasy authors. But their writing wasn't drawn only from their bucolic days teaching at Oxford and walking in the English countryside; it had a darker, deeper backdrop: the trenches of World War I and the cataclysm of World War II. Lewis and Tolkien weren't just fantasy writers — they were war veterans, cultural critics, and men with firsthand knowledge of evil, heroism, and sacrifice.In today's episode, I'm joined by Joseph Loconte, returning to the show to discuss his latest book, The War for Middle Earth. We explore how both world wars shaped the perspectives of Tolkien and Lewis, found their way into works like The Lord of the Rings and The Chronicles of Narnia, and infused their literary masterpieces with moral weight, spiritual depth, and timeless themes of resistance, friendship, and redemption. We also talk about the legendary friendship between Tolkien and Lewis, the creation of the Inklings, and how the men demonstrated the countercultural power of imaginative storytelling.Resources Related to the PodcastRelated AoM podcasts:#178: The Inklings Mastermind Group#272: Lewis, Tolkien, and the Myth of Progress (Loconte's first appearance on the AoM podcast)#430: Why You Need to Join the Great Conversation About the Great Books#499: A Fascinating Primer on Norse Mythology #594: How Churchill (and London) Survived the Blitz of 1940#723: Men Without Chests#765: C.S. Lewis on Building Men With Chests#951: The Hobbit VirtuesRelated AoM articlesThe Power of Conversation: A Lesson from CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien Lessons in Manliness from Viking Mythology Lessons in Manliness: The HobbitMen Without Chests“Blood, Sweat, and Tears” speech by Winston Churchill4 Classic Chapter Books to Read Aloud With Your KidsRelated outside articles:Tolkien's Deadly Dragons Munich AgreementOwen BarfieldTolkien books mentioned:The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien Beowulf translated by Tolkien The Hobbit The Lord of the Rings Beren and Luthien Letters from Father Christmas Lewis books mentioned:The Letters of C.S. Lewis The Collected Poems of C.S. Lewis The Pilgrim's RegressThe Chronicles of NarniaThe Great DivorceThe Screwtape Letters The Space Trilogy The Four LovesMere Christianity The Reading Life Related books by other authors:Tolkien and the Great War by John GarthThe Somme by Martin GilbertThe Guns of August by Barbara TuchmanThe Future of an Illusion by Sigmund FreudThe Aeneid by VirgilPhantastes by George MacDonaldThe Vinland SagasThe Iliad and The Odyssey by HomerThe Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri Le Morte d'Arthur by Thomas MaloryConnect With Joseph LoconteJoseph's websiteSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I welcome several amazing Jungians during the darkening season to discuss a groundbreaking book, Soul Lore of the North: Towards a Synthesis of Jungian Psychology and the Way of the Hero. We'll explore the intersection of Old Norse soul lore and Jungian depth psychology, revealing how ancient mythic frameworks can illuminate the modern psyche. Through themes such as the structure of the soul, the role of spirit-companions, and the heroic journey inward, we'll offer a transformative path to healing and self-discovery. You're invited to walk the shadowed trail of the unconscious, guided by ancestral wisdom and the archetypal quest for wholeness. My astral guests— Cherlyn Jones: https://cljwilson.substack.com/ David Lee: https://linktr.ee/david23lee Ian Read Get The Occult Elvis: https://amzn.to/4jnTjE4 Virtual Alexandria Academy: https://thegodabovegod.com/virtual-alexandria-academy/ Gnostic Tarot Readings: https://thegodabovegod.com/gnostic-tarot-reading/ The Gnostic Tarot: https://www.makeplayingcards.com/sell/synkrasis Homepage: https://thegodabovegod.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aeonbyte AB Prime: https://thegodabovegod.com/members/subscription-levels/ Voice Over services: https://thegodabovegod.com/voice-talent/ Support with donation: https://buy.stripe.com/00g16Q8RK8D93mw288 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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5. Creation, Ragnarok, and the Cautionary Tale of Post-Conversion Norse Mythology Eleanor Barraclough Embers of the Hands: Hidden Histories of the Viking Age Accessing Norse belief systems requires caution because the main textual sources, such as the Prose and Poetic Eddas, were written in the thirteenth century in Iceland, after the conversion to Christianity. Snorri Sturluson, a poet and politician murdered in thirteenth-century Iceland, composed the Prose Edda as a handbook to preserve the myths. Norse creation mythology describes life beginning in Ginungagap, the eternal void where the fire world (Muspel) met the ice world (Niflheim), forming the primordial ice giant Ymir. The mythological destruction, Ragnarok (the doom of the gods), involves the fire giant Surtr and Loki arriving on Naglfar, a ship terrifyingly constructed from the fingernails of dead people. 1920

Gone Medieval is embarking on an epic journey through Norse Mythology; from the first creation myth to Ragnarok, Matt Lewis and Dr. Eleanor Janega are joined by our Viking king for immersive storytelling, cinematic sound design, expert interviews, and thrilling discoveries about Odin and his magical offspring, Asgard, Valhalla, and more. So if you think you can outdrink Thor and outwit Loki join us!Today, we ask; where do Vikings go when they die? Eleanor is joined by Carolyne Larrington to explore the role of Valkyries, the armed women who descended from the clouds, the realms of Thor and Freja and medieval stone carvings depicting divine beings and trolls, weaving together historical realities with tales of cosmic creation and epic battles.MOREMedieval BurialsTreasures from Anglo-Saxon GravesGone Medieval is presented by Dr. Eleanor Janega, King Gilfi is played by Eric Nolan. Audio editor is Amy Haddow, the producer is Joseph Knight. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music used is courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.Gone Medieval is a History Hit podcast.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe. You can take part in our listener survey here: https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Eleanor Janega gets chummy with the gods of Norse Mythology. She's joined by Professor Carolyne Larrington to explore Odin's quest for wisdom and the heart-wrenching trials he undergoes; Loki's shapeshifting exploits, and the tragic saga of Baldr orchestrated by the wise but fallible Frigg. Through tales of divine intrigue, sacrifice, and cosmic wonder, discover how these myths reflect human nature and societal values.MOREThe Viking Age: what new discoveries revealGone Medieval is presented by Dr. Eleanor Janega, King Gilfi is played by Eric Nolan. Audio editor is Amy Haddow, the producer is Joseph Knight. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music used is courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.Gone Medieval is a History Hit podcast.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe. You can take part in our listener survey here: https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Across October Gone Medieval embarks on an epic journey through Norse Mythology in a new series. From the first creation myth to Ragnarok, hosts Matt Lewis and Dr. Eleanor Janega are joined by our Viking king for immersive storytelling, cinematic sound design, expert interviews, and thrilling discoveries about Odin, and his magical offspring, Asgard, Valhalla, and more. So if you think you can outdrink Thor and outwit Loki join us!Today, Matt Lewis takes us back to the beginning of all things; the creation myths. Together with Eleanor Barraclough he covers the yawning void of Ginnungagap, the emergence of the first beings, the roles of gods and giants, and the construction of the cosmos from the body of the giant Ymir.MOREEric BloodaxeWarrior Viking WomenGone Medieval is presented by Matt Lewis, King Gilfi is played by Eric Nolan. Audio editor is Amy Haddow, the producer is Joseph Knight. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music used is courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.Gone Medieval is a History Hit podcast.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe. You can take part in our listener survey here: https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The discussion focuses on Norse mythology, noting that main written sources, such as Snorri Sturluson's Prose Edda and the Poetic Edda, were recorded in 13th-century Iceland, post-conversion to Christianity, necessitating caution in interpretation. The creation story involves the eternal void (Ginnungagap) meeting the fire world (Muspelheim) and the ice world (Niflheim), from which the primordial ice giant Ymir formed. The end of the world is Ragnarök, where the fire giant Surtr destroys the world and Loki sails the ship Naglfar, made from the nails of dead people. Snorri Sturluson, a major figure in this era, was murdered in his own basement around the 13th century on the orders of the Norwegian king during a time of civil war in Iceland.

In times of rising frustration over the state of nations, times of personal, ecological, societal, and planetary impasse, when cycles of senseless suffering seemingly repeat themselves over and over, and all the global upheaval still isn't bringing about change... in times when stuck energies need to move and forces that have been restrained for generations long to break free, the myths offer visions of roarers, bellowers, trumpeters, and conch-blasters. These movers and shakers do more than release pent up energy. They awaken, they transform, and they announce the transition from one world to the next. So the howling storm gods of the Vedas "move the immovable" and the Goddess herself trembles the worlds with her cosmic roaring laughter and ushers in a new age. But the roar of the goddess is not just the roar of speaking truth to external powers — it is also an internal reckoning, a moment of reconciliation that takes place within us — a recognition of all those places in us that have gone dormant and need waking and all those old patterns that need to be shaken free. As bodies try to somatically process and metabolize the times we are living in, sometimes we need a good mother roar.... and we can learn much from traditions that harness the power of uttered sound to invoke help, to guard against intrusion, to dispel negative forces, and to carry us into states of deeper connectivity. Ready yourself for roars and bellows, trumpets of judgement, announcing angels, and a deep dive into the Norse Ragnarok myth with Rune Rasmussen of the Nordic animism channel. Because sometimes you gotta go full apocalyptic to meet the energy of the times. Featuring music from (and an interview with) Sakha songstress Snow Raven, songs, yelps, bellows, and shrieks from Marya Stark and Travis Puntarelli, appropriately doomy guitar from Sunny Reinhardt, and angelic calls from Jeunae Elita, this episode is designed to MOVE STUCK ENERGY, and then ultimately to channel it in creative and life-affirming ways. Listen loud and shake it free. Support the show

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In times of rising frustration over the state of nations, times of personal, ecological, societal, and planetary impasse, when cycles of senseless suffering seemingly repeat themselves over and over, and all the global upheaval still isn't bringing about change... in times when stuck energies need to move and forces that have been restrained for generations long to break free, the myths offer visions of roarers, bellowers, trumpeters, and conch-blasters. These movers and shakers do more than release pent up energy. They awaken, they transform, and they announce the transition from one world to the next. So the howling storm gods of the Vedas "move the immovable" and the Goddess herself trembles the worlds with her cosmic roaring laughter and ushers in a new age. But the roar of the goddess is not just the roar of speaking truth to external powers — it is also an internal reckoning, a moment of reconciliation that takes place within us — a recognition of all those places in us that have gone dormant and need waking and all those old patterns that need to be shaken free. As bodies try to somatically process and metabolize the times we are living in, sometimes we need a good mother roar.... and we can learn much from traditions that harness the power of uttered sound to invoke help, to guard against intrusion, to dispel negative forces, and to carry us into states of deeper connectivity. Ready yourself for roars and bellows, trumpets of judgement, announcing angels, and a deep dive into the Norse Ragnarok myth with Rune Rasmussen of the Nordic animism channel. Because sometimes you gotta go full apocalyptic to meet the energy of the times. Featuring music from (and an interview with) Sakha songstress Snow Raven, songs, yelps, bellows, and shrieks from Marya Stark and Travis Puntarelli, appropriately doomy guitar from Sunny Reinhardt, and angelic calls from Jeunae Elita, this episode is designed to MOVE STUCK ENERGY, and then ultimately to channel it in creative and life-affirming ways. Listen loud and shake it free. Support the show

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It's time for the weird giant battle. One of these seems to happen every book, and it's where we get super confused. Alex's clay creation, Pottery Barn, battles a lumpy clay giant, while TJ battles Hrungnir. Magnus just kind of stands there. Relatable king. We both wish we got to see more of Alex and Magnus's relationship developing. They defeat the giant and his clay friend, and are told to travel to Flam and take the train. But before they can do that, Blitz and Hearth return. It's time to face Hearth's father once again. They go to Alfheim and Alderman's home is not how they left it. Instead of a mean dad, they must face a mean dragon. We get a bit too deep because of Manasa's Thor's Rumbling question. Erin's question is silly, per usual. Enjoy!SUPPORT US ON PATREON: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/camphalfpod?fan_landing=true⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUPPORT US ON KO-FI: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/camphalfpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SEND US AN AUDIO MESSAGE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/Camphalfpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JOIN OUR DISCORD: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/gzHYsUbdgr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MERCH: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.zazzle.com/store/camphalfpod  

This week, I was given the opportunity to join 'The Occult Rejects' yet again for a roundtable discussion as we explore the darkest layers of modern society -- which largely remain in the shadows -- deliberately obscuring the vision of the general public. Our undisclosed enemies, shrouded in darkness, intentionally unraveling the very moral fabric disrupting the international community at large.As we remain headstrong in the pursuit of truth, we stumble across the path of our common enemy possessed with the darkest ambitions unbeknownst to the vast majority, involving complicated coverups, sexual blackmail, childhood trauma, methods of mind-control, and even ritualized murder or blood sacrifice requiring the use of ancient runes by various groups who tend to believe in the magickal elements of neopaganism. We must first understand the reconstructed ideology of our enemy if we are to defend against them.Please consider supporting our work-Links For The Occult Rejects and The Spiritual Gangstershttps://linktr.ee/theoccultrejectsOccult Research Institutehttps://www.occultresearchinstitute.org/Cash Apphttps://cash.app/$theoccultrejects Venmo@TheOccultRejects Buy Me A Coffeebuymeacoffee.com/TheOccultRejectsPatreon/ theoccultrejects Austin's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheUnderclassPodcast Austin's Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-underclass-podcast--6511540Austin's Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/TheUnderclassPodcastAustin's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UC537aCO9IfH0Hk93KjCvV6Q#truedetective #delphimurders #neopaganism #odinism #ancientrunes #bloodritualsacrifice #richardallen #norsemythology #pantheon #odinBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-underclass-podcast--6511540/support.

Sleep comes easily when gods behave badly and fate is a tangled mess. Tonight, Norse mythology drones on about Odin's questionable parenting, Thor's hammer issues, and Loki being Loki. Drift off to tales older than your insomnia. Want More? Request a Topic: https://www.icantsleeppodcast.com/request-a-topic Ad-Free Episodes: https://icantsleep.supportingcast.fm/ Shop Sleep-Friendly Products: https://www.icantsleeppodcast.com/sponsors Join the discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/myhGhVUhn7 This content is derived from the Wikipedia article on Norse Mythology, available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (CC BY-SA) license. Read the full article: Wikipedia - Norse Mythology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if ancient myths are warnings for the future? Contemporary folklorist Lauren Fadiman explores how the Norse tale of Ragnarök may stem from real climate catastrophe, revealing how folklore preserves lessons of resilience and can guide how we adapt to our own time of crisis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if ancient myths are warnings for the future? Contemporary folklorist Lauren Fadiman explores how the Norse tale of Ragnarök may stem from real climate catastrophe, revealing how folklore preserves lessons of resilience and can guide how we adapt to our own time of crisis.