S1E16: Thor Travels to Geirrod's Court

In Episode 16 we discuss Thor's journey to Geirrod's Court. Thor once again bailing Loki out of situations where Loki's mouth starts something he can't finish. Shawn and David explore the symbols present in the myth and introduce Thor's half-brother Vidar.We compare Snori Sturluson's Prose Edda version of the myth to the Skaldic Poem Thorsdrapa by Eilífr Gudrúnarson, which is known for it's "creative kennings and labyrinthine complexity." David gives some more psychology depth on how to develop the primary archetypes in the psyche and how they relate to Thor's development through his hero's journey.David also asks randomly about Shawn's workout schedule.If you are enjoying the show, please consider a donation to help keep the podcast ad-free. https://tworavenpodcast.wordpress.com/donation/Podcast Website: https://tworavenpodcast.wordpress.com/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betweentworavens/Between Two Ravens is a podcast about the psychological significance of Norse Mythology. Shawn is an amateur Norse Mythology expert. David is not a Jungian Analyst, but he reads a lot of books about Carl Jung's theories on the collective unconscious and individuation.Sources: Prose Edda - Skaldskaparmal. Read free online (see chapter XVIII for Thorsdrapa): https://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/pre/pre05.htmProse Edda (Penguin Classics): https://amzn.to/3inCvznMoore - King, Warrior, Magician, Lover: https://amzn.to/3y1ofFD Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/tworavenpodcast)