In this week's episode Dan sits down with the joyful Jonas to discuss the sacrifice and sexuality in the Viking age and today.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check out Jonas's Instagram at:@jonaslorentzenmusic / @nebalamusicCheck us out on Instagram at: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.comSupport the Show. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode Dan sits down with Benny once more for a deep and meaningful conversation about emotions in music and Benny sings a few songs in Norwegian.--------------------------------------------------------------------------Song 1: A World Of RuinsI cultivated my defeatsI licked my woundsTill I understoodThat the path is created as we walkThere are no lossesEverything can be a new startWhen the night is at its darkestThe morning is coming soonIn a world of ruinscan we build ourselves a castleBy laying stone upon stoneOf what has passedOf a world in ruinsCan we create something greatWe can build something newWhere the old one has stoodI needed a fallTo get up and standI needed to stopTo start to walkI felt crushedPut the pieces togetherThe picture is newIn the same frameIn a world of ruinscan we build ourselves a castleBy laying stone upon stoneOf what has passedOf a world in ruinsCan we create something greatWe can build something newWhere the old one has stoodSong 2: I Mirror In The WaterI mirror in the waterSometimes with a smileOther times there is more doubtWhen my thoughts are darkLike a winter nightThen it´s hard to standEven when I give my bestI can fail with brillianceBut it's part of the dance of lifeAll the choices I´ve madeThey have brought me hereTo this place on the path of lifeI'm not better than othersNot at allBut I probably once thought soYes, I probably once thought soIf I feel lonelyI get company fromAll the errors of yesterdayWhen I go in depthThey look likeLarge scars and open woundsIf this is the hour of accountingIt doesn’t look too goodBut I'll make up as good as I canWhen it storms at the seaThe bottom is calmAnd I strive to be like thatI strive to live like thatI'm not better than othersNot at allBut I probably once thought soI'm not better than othersNot at allBut I think that I once thought soYes I see that I once thought soI see that I once thought soSee that I once thought soI see I once thought so-------------------------------------------------------------------------Check out Benny's Bandcamp here:https://folketbortafornordavinden.bandcamp.com/album/ett-liv-uten-ende-2?fbclid=IwAR1ofH7Atjnii3qCdQZGjjsEA4945w68x9m_27yABkSP5p43M8R6Nn3wlOQCheck out Benny's Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/folketbortafor/Check us out on Instagram at: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.comSupport the Show. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode Dan and Mathias are joined by the wonderful Jannicke Wiese-Hansen and discuss all things tattooing, metal music, wood carving art style and wooden members!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check us out on Instagram at: 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.comSupport the Show. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this year's Holiday special Dan and Mathias are joined by Joseph S. Hopkins to discuss all things trees in Nordic Mythology!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check out Joseph's website here:https://www.mimisbrunnr.info/hopkinsCheck us out on Instagram at: 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.comSupport the Show. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode Dan is joined by the fan favourite Ed Gamester and they chat about beer, Odin, theatre and much more!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check us out on Instagram at: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.comSupport the Show. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode we sit down with Anders Johansen and chat about the techniques and tools used in the Viking Age to create and use Iron!--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check us out on Instagram at: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.comSupport the Show. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode we sit down with Clare Mulley to discuss some witch stories!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check us out on Instagram at: 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.comSupport the Show. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode we sit down with Vévaki and gain some insight about their new album - Fórnspeki!----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check out the new Album:https://open.spotify.com/album/5ghPFw6W5wwFryHA9wHauO?si=R4Ulb5YrTsuALUII-xDhywCheck us out on Instagram at: 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.comSupport the Show. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode we had the honour of sitting down with Blackbraid to talk about their Native American Black Metal music and some of the correlations between Native American History and Nordic/ Scandinavian History. Check out Blackbraid's Music:https://open.spotify.com/artist/47nBZhrImXWXTWVSWt09MY?si=ex77MgKJTvKwp1nVdP6y0A------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check us out on Instagram at: 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.comSupport the Show. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode we sit down and answer some our Patreon supporter's questions. If you have any burning questions that you want to suggest for our next Q&A then remember to join our tribe!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check us out on Instagram at: 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.comSupport the Show. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Halloween Special we break down some Spooky Viking Stories!----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check us out on Instagram at: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.comSupport the Show. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Halloween Special episode Rich Blackett joins us to talk about trolls and the spooky folklore surrounding them! -----------------------------------------------------------------Check us out on Instagram at: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.comSupport the Show. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode we get the inside information about Midgardsblot's opening ritual from Benny Braten!--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check us out on Instagram at: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.comSupport the Show. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We managed to grab Tim Nancarrow for a quick chat and extract some information about his self sacrifice he performed at Midgardsblot! We had such a laugh with this interview! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check us out on Instagram at: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.comSupport the Show. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode we sit down with Emilie Lorentzen to talk about her tour and music career as well as the linguistics and dialects used in her music! EE BY GUM! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check us out on Instagram at: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.comSupport the Show. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While at Midgardsblot we were very lucky to have sat down with the wonderful Lindy-Fay Hella and talk about her Music and performing on stage alongside Warduna!----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check us out on Instagram at: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.comSupport the Show. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode we have the privilege of talking to Jacqui Alberts about Witchcraft and magic! -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check us out on Instagram at: 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.comSupport the Show. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While at Midgardsblot we had the privilege of sitting down with Katrine to chat about the festival, rituals and healing!Check out Kalandra's Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/artist/2N0vFuOoMtAQfBmhsRo24e?si=r5pHKeypSG6LfUN0Dq_UgACheck us out on Instagram at: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.comSupport the Show. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode we sit down with Music industry professionals at Midgardsblot!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check us out on Instagram at: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.comSupport the Show. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We had the pleasure of sitting down with Einar Selvik for a chat about his music, discipline and the Viking hype at Midgardsblot!Check out Einar's Spotify!https://open.spotify.com/artist/4QwiYnKp4dh2PTv1Vgw3c5Check us out on Instagram at: 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.comSupport the Show. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode we catch up with Kati Ran and discuss her music talents and the overall Viking/Nordic Mythology community!Check out Kati Rans Music here:  https://open.spotify.com/artist/6Ug5CwD7oxSB5WNQH69NUJ?si=ySYcdJ-_SP6_FHYDlwbfgwCheck out IANAI here:https://open.spotify.com/artist/1yGcDrrvQWSoki7RrXWPhh?si=I2Eg57_tQz27Ogu1hstRpQ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check us out on Instagram at: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.comSupport the Show. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode we share the Live panel we spoke at while at Midgardsblot! We had a great time and we're so happy to have had the chance to pick some scholarly brains! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check us out on Instagram at: 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.comSupport the Show. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we unpack some of the amazing things we did at Midgardsblot!*This episode also touches on some deeply personal subjects*If you or a loved one is struggling and needs help, it is available!Samaritans:Hours: Available 24 hours.Call: 116 123SMS: Text SHOUT to 85258UK - Help for suicidal thoughts:https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/help-for-suicidal-thoughts/USA - 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline:https://988lifeline.org/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check us out on Instagram at: 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.comSupport the Show. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We had the pleasure of sitting down with Heilung for a chat about their new album and their experience at Midgardsblot!Check out Heilung's new album!https://open.spotify.com/album/4IKHUb4ZlHWHLWQmqIRoiT?si=h_GicFEARhKZ-v2uQPdpjACheck us out on Instagram at: 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.comSupport the Show. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with Alex Feher, one of the creators and organizers of Fire in the Mountains. Fire in the Mountains is a celebratory event with music, art, camping, adventuring, education, socializing, and local food. It's also happening this month July 22-24! Together with the boys Alex will be talking through all the festival's unique offerings, including meditating with metal music, a feast prepared by our frequent guest Jonas Lorentzen, and a presentation by our very own Mathias Nordvig; also grizzly bear education, it's complicated.If you would like to learn more about Fire in the Mountain or purchase tickets to the event you can find everything you need at:  Fitmfest.comcheck us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if 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:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastTo check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: www.hornsofodin.comSupport the Show. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the 4th of July in the United States this week so Daniel  and  Mathias thought it would be fun to talk about viking age revolutions, so bust out ye Olde Les Misérables lyric book and strap in. Whether it be women smashing their looms to start a revolt, or locals sacrificing their king to regain the favor of the gods, you had better believe we're going to talk about it. There is also quite a bit of talk about the current political situation in the United States, particularly having to do with the recent decision by the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade, so if that's too heavy for you at the minute feel free to skip this one, we understand.check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if 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:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastTo check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: www.hornsofodin.comSupport the Show. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daniel is on the road traveling this week so it's just going to be him and  Mathias, no guest to speak of, also the sound quality might be a bit spotty so bear with us. Together they'll be sitting down to discuss the hot internest topic of viking cleanliness. Were Vikings notably more clean than people in the middle ages? There's only one way to find out and you better bet the answers will be complicated!check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if 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:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastTo check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: www.hornsofodin.comSupport the Show. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode has taken almost 2 years to arrange, so we hope you really enjoy it. This week Mathias and Daniel are honored to be sitting down with Alexander Dreymon, aka Uhtred of Bebbanburg from the popular show The Last Kingdom! Together with the boys Alex will discuss how a lord with no lands might pay the men who fought for him in a pre-currency era, and there will also be a solid 20 minutes on coconut bikinis. Why? It's complicated.A special thanks to Alex for coming on the show, it was a real treat for us and the patrons!If you would like follow Alex on social media he can be found at: www.instagram.com/alexander.dreymonAlso check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if 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:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastTo check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.comSupport the Show. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a comedy of errors this week as, due to a last minute cancellation Mathias and Daniel are sitting down to discuss the lesser known member of the nordic pantheon from Snorri Sturluson's Edda. On top of that Mathias had to record this one from his campus office, so the sound quality might be a little shaky, please be kind.Nevertheless we persist! Topics this week include: What's the deal with Baldur? Was Bragi a real skaldic poet? And which god got a mention in the Edda just for being, "good at archery"? The answers will be complicated.check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if 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:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastTo check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: www.hornsofodin.comSupport the Show. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with Katrine Stenbekk, the amazingly talented Norwegian songwriter and vocalist. Katrine is sitting down with the boys to discuss her journey in music, and her most recent activity with her band Kalandra, as well as her experiences as a backing vocalist with Wardruna. Other topics include: the challenges of following your passion as a career, why the Midgard Serpent might be a metaphor for drowning, and the infamous coconut biki... It's complicated. You should absolutely check out Katrina's music at:  soundcloud.com/katrinestenbekk/sets/kalandra-songsAnd all of her social media and news about future collaborations can be found at: www.katrinestenbekk.comcheck us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if 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:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastTo check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: www.hornsofodin.comSupport the Show. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week it's three doctors and one Daniel, as Mathias is joined by fellow scholars  Rune Rasmussen, and Australian scholar Tyson Yunkaporta! Regular listeners will know Rune from his previous appearances in episodes 35, and 94.  And Tyson is new to the show, but his expertise as a senior lecturer in Indigenous Knowledges at Deakin University in Melbourne is sure to come in handy during the discussion. Topics this week include: The Aun Year, what is it? What does that even mean? And why conspiracy theories like Qanon keep adopting Nordic Mythology. Sounds complicated enough!If you would like to hear more from Rune you can find everything you need including links to his instagram and youtube at: nordicanimism.com/home1And if you would like to check out Tyson's book that can be found here, or as he says, in the the shield wall: www.harpercollins.com/blogs/authors/tyson-yunkaporta-20202192322476check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if 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:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastTo check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: www.hornsofodin.comSupport the Show. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with fan favorite Jonas Lorentzen to talk all about sex in the saga liturature! Jonas is no stranger to the show and also narrates our Patron only bonus storytime episodes. Other highlights this episode include Jonas sharing stories from the set of a recent music video he filmed in Ukraine, and possibly the most buck wild sentence ever spoken on this show... looks it's complicated you'll have to listen.If you would like to check out more from Jonas you can find him at: www.instagram.com/jonaslorentzenmusicAnd all of Nebala's music videos, including the one talked about in this episode can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-FXm_8P0TFgE276DYzxlAAcheck us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if 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:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastTo check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: www.hornsofodin.comSupport the Show. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Mathias and Daniel are throwing it back to the old days, which if you're new around here means no guest. The topic this week is everything you ever wanted to know about the Nordic Pantheon Goddesses. We did our best with the subject but as you can imagine when you're covering everything from the original, "send feet pics" story, to why Thor is best girl, it's going to get very complicated very quickly!check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if 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:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastTo check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: www.hornsofodin.comSupport the Show. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This weeks surprise has been a long time coming! In a long awaited pairing this week Mathias and Daniel are honoured to be sitting down with Arnas Fedaravičius, to talk about his portrayal of Sihtric on the popular show The Last Kingdom! Join us while Arnas shares his experiences from the set, and also gets his mind blown as Mathias shows him just how complicated Nordic Mythology can be!If you would like follow Arnas on social media he can be found at: www.instagram.com/arnasfedermanAlso check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if 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:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastGet Surfshark VPN at http://Surfshark.deals/NMP - Enter promo code: "NMP '' for 83% off and 3 extra months free!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.comSupport the Show. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Mathias is out of commission so we are turning to our first ever official guest host Joshua Rood! Together with Daniel Josh is going to be giving a frankly spoiler ridden review of Robert Eggers new movie The Northmen. This is definitely a spoiler heavy review, so if you haven't seen the movie yet and want to maybe hold off until after. However if you don't mind having everything (including the ending) spoiled then dive right on in. Nothing complicated this week, just spicy hot takes!If you would like to know more about what Josh is up to you can find him at: www.instagram.com/josua_hrodgeirYou can also check out his band Nexion at: www.instagram.com/nexionicelandAlso check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if 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:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastGet Surfshark VPN at http://Surfshark.deals/NMP - Enter promo code: "NMP '' for 83% off and 3 extra months free!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.comSupport the Show. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with Connor and Audhild, the creators of Valhalla’s Silver, which specializes in hand made faithful recreations of jewelry based on real archaeological finds from the Viking Age. They also made all the jewelry featured in Robert Eggers new movie The Northmen, and were kind enough to sit down with the boys and share some stories from the set! Other topics this week include: the challenges of running a small business, Dan's hatred of Funko Pops, and are we wearing Torc necklaces wrong?If you would like to check out Connor and Audhild's work or maybe purchase a piece for yourself they can be found at: valhallassilver.shopAlso check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if 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:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastTo check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the Show. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with Kjell Braaten, long time listeners might remember him from Episode 80: The OG's of Viking Music (which is well worth going back and checking out if you haven't). Together with the boys Kjell is here to discuss his new album: Blóta, which he envisions as not just an album but a Blot ritual in its own right. Other topics include a good candle with an unfortunate font, Daniel getting a taste of his own medicine on facebook, and the time Mathias bumped into the queen or Norway.If you would like to check out Kjell's new album or cool t-shirts both ban be found at: kjellbraaten.comAlso check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if 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:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastGet Surfshark VPN at http://Surfshark.deals/NMP - Enter promo code: "NMP '' for 83% off and 3 extra months free!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the Show. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are delighted to have Professor Martin Carver returning as a guest! As you might remember from our 50th Episode Martin is the director of the Sutton Hoo research project, and has written multiple books on the subjects of Vikings and Iron Age England. This time, together with Mathias and Daniel, Martin will be discussing the archaeological excavation of the Pictish monastery of Portmahomack in Scotland. Some one of a kind stories will be shared, and Dan gets so excited he destroys his recording studio… It's complicated.Get Surfshark VPN at http://Surfshark.deals/NMP - Enter promo code: "NMP '' for 83% off and 3 extra months free!If you would like to purchase any of Professor Carver's books on Portmahomack, Sutton Hoo, a list of his published titles and where to purchase them can be found at: martincarver.com/publicationsCheck us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if 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:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastIf you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the Show. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week is another Mathias and  Daniel episode! On purpose! Definitely not because we had a guest cancel on us at the last minute. We're taking this as an opportunity to dedicate an entire episode to the absolute fever dream that is the Viking creation myth, specifically the version in Snorri Sturluson's Edda. So be prepared for some knees knocking each other up, a cow licking a giant to life, and learning that Asgard is actually the ancient city of Troy (also it's made out of a giant's eyelashes, it's complicated).Check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if 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:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastIf you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the Show. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For our long-time listeners who remember our 43rd Episode  where we interviewed Mathias, this week will finally bring some closure to the cycle as we're finally putting Daniel in the hot seat! Last time we had Sean Perry on as the guest host and this time we're lucky enough to have Neballa's Jonas Lorentzen sporting his best Daniel impression to fill the role. Topics will include the origin story of Horns of Odin, the story of how Daniel and Mathias started the podcast, and perhaps the origins of Daniel's fascination with Usher... It's complicated. Check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if 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:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastIf you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the Show. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with Rolf Warming, perhaps better known on this show as: "Shield Guy." Long time listeners will know Rolf as the author of the study Mathias loves to reference re-examining the practical use of shields in battle by Vikings from a martial arts perspective. Together with the boys Rolf will be discussing all viking weapons, but mostly shields, as well as going through a step by step process of everything Daniel did wrong when he made his own shield; as you might imagine the process is more complicated than it looks.If you would like to read more of Rolf's work on combat and weapons you can find it at: Combatarchaeology.org/author/adminAlso check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if 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:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastIf you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the Show. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we have a huge surprise for all our listerners! We had to keep it a secret because We didn't even know if it would happen but now the cat's out of the bag. This week Mathias and Daniel are honoured to be sitting down with Alexander Ludwig, who you may know from his new series Heels, The Hunger Games, or perhaps most relevant to this show Bjorn Ragnarson from Vikings! Obviously we can't waste an opportunity like this so we'll be discussing the historical differences between Bjorn on the show and Bjorn from the saga literature, as well as Alexander's fun stories from being on set. For once things are not complicated it's just a straight up win win all around!If you would like follow Alex on social media he can be found at: www.instagram.com/alexanderludwigAnd a special thanks again to Alex from coming on our little podcast. It was a really awesome experience for the whole crew!Also check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if 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:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastIf you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the Show. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with Bob Van Strijen a historian of Nordic Studies and self described "man of mythery." Bob also curates a collection of Nordic themed art on instagram under the name: "Norsefolx," and is a very active member of our discord. Together with the boys Bob will be delving into which of the primary sources are most credible; spoiler the answer is more complicated than you might expect.If you would like to see the work Bob is doing over on Instagram you can find it at: www.instagram.com/norsefolxAlso check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if 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:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastIf you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the Show. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Mathias and Daniel are honored to be sitting down with Peter Stormare, the acclaimed Swedish actor who has appeared in such films as Fargo, The Big Lebowski, and Armageddon. Together with the boys Peter will be discussing his series on Discovery Channel: "Secrets of the Viking Stone." In the series Peter and his colleague Elroy Balgaard try to solve the mystery of the Kensington Runestone, whose authenticity has been questioned since it was found by a Swedish immigrant over 100 years ago. As you might imagine, the answers are complicated.If you would like to follow Peter on social media you can find him at: www.instagram.com/therealstormareAnd if you would like to watch Secrets of the Viking Stone you can find it on Hulu, Discovery Plus, and Prime Video, as well as several other streaming locations.Also check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if 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:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastIf you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the Show. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with Joshua Rood, heathen theologian and lecture organizer for the amazing Midgardsblot music festival, for what promises to be a somewhat contentious episode. The popularity of shows like Vikings have given the titular subject matter somewhat of a rebrand. But how realistic are all of the undercuts, beards, and other hairstyles these shows have popularized? Together with the boys Josh will be delving into the history of locked hair traditions around the world with an eye towards Vikings in particular. Obviously this can be a sensitive subject so we just ask that you bear with us since, obviously, it's complicated.If you would like to know more about what Josh is up to you can find him at: www.instagram.com/josua_hrodgeirYou can also check out his band Nexion at: www.instagram.com/nexionicelandAlso check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if 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:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastIf you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the Show. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with… themselves? It must be a show and tell episode! For anyone who doesn't know how these work yet here is a quick rundown: each host brings some topics to discuss and we have a nice laid back episode, like in the early days of the show. This week the topics are: Did Vikings have horns on their helmets? Why the Vikings might not actually be very fearsome warriors. And how industrialization ruined everything, but also not really... It's complicated.Check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if 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:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastIf you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the Show. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with Andy Lewis, CEO of Norse Fitness and the host of The Norse Mentality podcast. Together with the boy's Andy will be discussing his own struggles with depression and suicidal thoughts, as well as what the life of a warrior in Viking society actually looked like. Spoiler: once conscription became a thing it got real complicated real fast.If you would like to see more about Norse Fitness you can find them at: Norsefitness.coAnd if you would like to hear more of Any on his own show you can find that at: www.norsementality.comAlso check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if 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:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastIf you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the Show. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we finally get to meet Mathias's evil twin! Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with Simon Nygaard,  Assistant Professor in pre-Christian Nordic religion at Aarhus University and former classmate of our very own favorite professor, to discuss Viking rituals! Topics include: How we remember things through cultural knowledge, the problems with the hard facts of archeology, and a lengthy explanation of a ritual involving reciting poetry to a preserved horse penis. It's complicated...If you would like to learn more about Simon you can follow him on Twitter at: twitter.com/noharedontcareAnd if you would like to hear his band Wulfaz in action you can listen to them over at: Wulfaz.bandcamp.com/releasesAlso check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastGet Surfshark VPN at Surfshark.deals/NMP - Enter promo code: "NMP '' for 83% off and 3 extra months free!And if 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:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastIf you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com Support the Show. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.