RR Podcast Ep.11, Pt.2 with Dr. Rune Rasmussen - Nordic Animism: Reconnecting with a Rejected Knowledge Tradition

In Part 2, we move into modernity, where Rune discusses the impact of a radicalized Protestantism that has had a disruptive impact on animist traditions, and the negative psychological effects that a disconnection from the land can cause. We then move to a discussion of how we can experiment in different ways to re-traditionalize ourselves with this knowledge before delving into the more controversial issue of extremist groups appropriating animist symbology for racist and nationalistic agendas. In keeping with the modern theme, Rune offers a very interesting story of the troll Tyr and how he can help us relate to each other in better ways on the Internet. We close by talking a bit about Rune's various platforms, and his book about the Nordic Animist Year/ calendar that he created. PROGRAM NOTES:Nordic Animism (NA) Website: Home Page (nordicanimism.com)NA YouTube Channel: Nordic Animism - YouTubeNA Facebook: Nordic Animism | FacebookNA Instagram: Nordic Animism (@nordic.animism) • Instagram-foto's en -video'sGraham Harvey Links: "Animism: Respecting the Living World" by Graham HarveyAnimism: Respecting the Living World: Harvey, Graham: 9780231137010: Amazon.com: BooksIrving Hallowell Links: Culture and Experience (Second Edition): A. Irving Hallowell: Amazon.com: BooksBear ceremonialism in the northern hemisphere: Hallowell, A. Irving: Amazon.com: BooksTyson Yunkaporta: Sand Talk: How Indigenous Thinking Can Save the World: Yunkaporta, Tyson: 9780062975645: Amazon.com: BooksThe Nordic Animist Year THE NORDIC ANIMIST YEAR - Books and Calendars - NORDIC ANIMISMArticle "Ragnarok is Coming': RAGNAROK IS COMING! Nordic Scholars: Ancient Viking prophecy speaks to our time. (nordicanimism.com) Theme Music: Daniel P. SheaOther Music: Stephanie SheaCover art used with permission from www.nordicanimism.com