Nordic Mythology Podcast
Have you ever wondered what a Viking is, whether Vikings were tattooed, or if they really used the Blood Eagle? This podcast follows Daniel Farrand, owner of Horns of Odin, as he explores the complex history of the Viking Age and Nordic Mythology through easy-to-digest, funny, and honest conversations. He is joined by co-host and archaeologist Margrethe Havgar, along with guests including world-leading scholars, Viking Age creators, musicians, and movie stars. If you've asked whether runes were used for magic or if Thor is the only one who can lift his hammer, they'll have an episode on it—but be prepared to be told, "It's Complicated."
Episodes
Ep 322 - Summer Solstice Special with Amelia Roberts
In this week's episode, Dan and Mags chat with folklore enthusiast Amelia Roberts to discuss British Folklore and the Summer Solstice.------------------------------------------------Check out Amelia on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/britishfolkloreFollow Margrethe on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/arkeomagsFollow the Podcast on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf
Ep 321 - Nordic Folk Music with Dr. Mathias Nordvig
In this week's episode, Dan and Mags sit down with Dr. Mathias Nordvig to talk about the recent “Nordic Folk” debate that is causing a divide within the music scene.------------------------------------------------Check out Mathias on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mathiasnordvigFollow Margrethe on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/arkeomagsFollow the Podcast on Instagram:https://www.instagr
Ep 320 - International Runes with Ema Tennås Rimstad
In this week's episode, Dan and Mags catch up with Ema Tennås Rimstad to explore how runes have been represented in other languages.------------------------------------------------Check out Ema on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/etrimstadFollow Margrethe on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/arkeomagsFollow the Podcast on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like w
Ep 319 - I Walk the Isle with Charlie George Eve
In this week's episode, Dan has a chat with Charlie George Eve, aka The History Magpie. A historian and content creator who explores the UK and discovers its past.------------------------------------------------Check out Charlie on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thehistorymagpieFollow the Podcast on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would li
Ep 318 - Ancient Music with Kjell Braatan
In this week's episode, Dan and Mags are joined once again by friend of the podcast, Kjell Braatan, to explore more about his music inspirations and his career.------------------------------------------------Check out Kjell on Bandcamp:https://kjellbraaten.bandcamp.com/Follow Margrethe on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/arkeomagsFollow the Podcast on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nordicm
Ep 317 - Viking Templars with Pål Berg Svenungsen
In this week's episode, Dan speaks with Pål Berg Svenungsen to discuss the strange intersection between the Vikings and the Crusades.------------------------------------------------Follow Pål on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/the_lego_medievalist/?hl=enFollow the Podcast on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audie
Ep 316 - The Nordic Tattoo Project with Isar Oakmund
In this week's episode, Dan and Mags chat with Danish tattoo artist Isar Oakmund to talk about his art and the Nordic Tattoo project.------------------------------------------------Follow Isar on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/isar.oakmund/?hl=enFollow Margrethe on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/arkeomagsFollow the Podcast on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf y
Ep 315 - Hidden Histories with Eleanor Barraclough
In this week's episode, Dan and Mags talk with Eleanor Barraclough to break down all the weird and wonderful things she’s been involved with, from her latest book, to her work with the BBC, and her extensive studies of Viking Age history, Old Norse literature and mythology.------------------------------------------------Follow Eleanor on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/eleanorbarracloughFollow
Ep 314 - The Volga Bulgars with Thorir Jonsson Hrundal
In this week's episode, Dan and Mags sit down with Thorir Jonsson Hraundal to talk about the 10th-century Arab traveller Ibn Fadlan and their journeys through The Volga Bulgars.------------------------------------------------Follow Thorir on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/midausturlandafraediihiFollow Margrethe on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/arkeomagsFollow the Podcast on Instagram:ht
Ep 313 - Symbols of Power- Mjolnir with Katie Beard
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/arkeomags
Ep 312 - The Colours of Vikings with Dr Jackson Crawford
In this week's episode, Dan and Mags welcome back Jackson Crawford as the three of them dive back into the world of Viking fashion, specifically, their colour patterns. ------------------------------------------------Follow Jackson on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@JacksonCrawfordAlso, check out his Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/norsebyswFollow Margrethe on Instagram:https://www.insta
Ep 311 - Moorforge with Villkat Arts
In this week's episode, Dan and Mags are joined by Ash (AKA Villkat Arts) to talk about their immersive Viking age experience, Moorforge. ------------------------------------------------Follow Villkat Arts on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/villkat.artsFollow Margrethe on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/arkeomagsFollow the Podcast on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythology
Ep 310 - The Value of Textiles with Hannah Evans
In this week's episode, Dan and Mags chat with Hannah Evans about their studies into the role of women and textiles in medieval Ireland. ------------------------------------------------Reach out to Hannah through the university:https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/irish-studies/research/phd-students/hannah-evansFollow Margrethe on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/arkeomagsFollow the Podcast on Inst
Ep 309 - Viking Art Anatomy with Jonas Lau Markussen
In this week's episode, Dan is joined by Jonas Lau Markussen, a man who wears many hats in the history and art world, to describe his methods of translating Viking Age Culture into practical knowledge.------------------------------------------------Follow Jonas on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jonaslaumarkussenFollow the Podcast on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf
Ep 308 - Historical Tattoos with Obban & Ruben Terlouw
In this week's episode, Dan and Mags chat with Obban & Ruben Terlouw, two artists who have been delving into the history and recreation of Viking Age tattoos.------------------------------------------------Follow Ruben on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/woedansFollow Obban on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/vik__inkFollow Margrethe on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/arkeomagsFollow
Ep 307 - Earth Wounds with Kevin Alexandrowicz & Devon Rawlings
In this week's episode, Dan and Mags talk with Kevin Alexandrowicz & Devon Rawlings about Earth Wounds. Their new book uses photography and illustrations to explore Viking burial practices creatively.------------------------------------------------Pre-order the book here:https://www.hyldyr.com/earth-woundsAlso, check out Devon's and Kevin's Instagram pages:https://www.instagram.com/satinitash
Ep 306 - Ahmad Ibn Fadlan with Tonicha Upham
In this week's episode, Dan and Mags are joined by Tonicha Upham as they explore the historical records kept by legendary Arab traveller Ahmad ibn Fadlan and his encounters with various European cultures.------------------------------------------------Check out Tonicha's past work:https://www.uu.se/en/contact-and-organisation/staff?query=N24-2371Also, check out their Google Scholar page:https://sc
Ep 305 - Sowulo with Faber Horbach
In this week's episode, Dan and Mags chat with Faber Horbach, better known as Sowulo, to talk about his unique use of spiritual philosophy and obscure instruments.------------------------------------------------Follow Sowulo's on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/sowulo.musicAlso, check out their YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@SowuloOfficialFollow Margrethe on Instagram:https://www.ins
Ep 304 - Cats & Domesticated Animals with Matthias Toplak.5396.33940
In this week's episode, Dan and Mags interview Matthias Toplak to talk about the history of our furry friends in Viking society.------------------------------------------------Check out Matthias's blog:https://wikinger-toplak.deFollow Margrethe on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/arkeomagsFollow the Podcast on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and
Ep 303 - The Truth About The Valkyries with Sif Brookes
In this week's episode, Dan sits down with Sif Brookes as she explains her research into the mythology and misconceptions about the Valkyries.------------------------------------------------Follow Sif on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ladyvalsifAlso, check out their new book:https://www.amazon.com/Valkyrjur-Servant-Master-Sif-Brookes/dp/1959350595Follow the Podcast on Instagram:https://www.in
Ep 302 - Wearable Viking Art with Sværia
In this week's episode, Dan and Mags welcome Sværia to the podcast to talk about her creative journey from making designer clothes for rockstars to designing masterful costumes for TV.------------------------------------------------Follow Sværia on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/svaeriaFollow Margrethe on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/arkeomagsFollow the Podcast on Instagram:https://www
Ep 301 - Intro to Old Norse Mythology with Dr Mathias Nordvig
In this week's episode, Dan is visited by an old friend of the podcast, Dr 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
Ep 300 - Dawn of the Third Century with Dr Jackson Crawford
In this week's 300th episode, Dan and Mags are joined by a legendary figure in all things Norse for film and academia, Jackson Crawford, to talk about his YouTube career and Old Norse colour semantics.------------------------------------------------Follow Jackson on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@JacksonCrawfordAlso, check out his his Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/norsebyswFollow Margrethe
Ep 299 - The Descendants of Ivar with Clare Downham
In this week's episode, Dan and Mags sit down with Clare Downham to dissect the descendants of Ivar the Boneless and the Viking kings of England and Ireland that followed in his lineage.------------------------------------------------Follow Clare on Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/downham.bsky.socialCheck out her new book:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Medieval-Ireland-Cambridge-Textbooks/dp/1107031311
Ep 298 - The Show Must Go On with Ed Gamester
In this week's episode, Dan and Mags are joined by Ed Gamester (Filling in for Mathias) to shoot the breeze and talk everything from old Norse, theater and wrestling.------------------------------------------------Check out Ed's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thustheguildFollow Margrethe on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/arkeomagsFollow the Podcast on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/
Ep 297 - Remembering Tradition with Prof. Gísli Sigurðsson
In this week's episode, Dan and Mags interview Gísli Sigurðsson to discuss how memory and oral tradition can influence our interpretations of written sources.------------------------------------------------Check out Gísli on Academia:https://arnastofnun.academia.edu/G%C3%ADsliSigur%C3%B0ssonFollow Margrethe on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/arkeomagsFollow the Podcast on Instagram:https://www
Ep 296 - Stranger Burials with Emma Thompson and Brad Marshall
In this week's episode, Dan and Mags are once again joined by burial experts Emma Thompson and Brad Marshall to examine some of the more unusual burials, from well afterlife portals to bone pillows.------------------------------------------------Follow Emma on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/archaemmaFollow Brad on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/archaeobrad14Follow Margrethe on Instagram:
Ep 295 - The Wild Hunt with Prof. Terry Gunnell
In this week's Yuletide Special, Dan and Mags are joined by Prof. Terry Gunnell, a highly regarded researcher in folk legends, as he tells us everything there is to know about the festively mythical Wild Hunt.------------------------------------------------Follow Terry on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gunnell_terryFollow Margrethe on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/arkeomagsFollow the Po
Viking Smut Ep 6 - The Skuldner Part 2
In this month's smut episode, Dan, Mags and Clair return to the wild and raunchy tale that is The Skuldner.------------------------------------------------Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LJbJ6nM_1MoFollow Clare on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/clareifyFollow Margrethe on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/arkeomagsFollow the Podcast on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nord
Viking Smut Ep 2: The Skuldner
In this episode, Dan, Mags, and Clare investigate the world of amateur literature this week as they read through The Skuldner.If you enjoyed the show, you can find more episodes on Patreon. Follow Clare on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/clareifyFollow Margrethe on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/arkeomagsFollow the Podcast on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast
Ep 196 - Oseberg Textiles With Margrethe Havgar
In this week's episode, Dan chats with Margrethe Havgar once again to go over her discoveries made through reproducing the textiles and tapestries from the Oseberg Ship burial.Follow Margrethe on Instagram:@arkeomagsFollow the Podcast on Instagram:@nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consid
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