EPISODE · Jan 27, 2022 · 59 MIN
S1E3: Heimdall and the Social Classes
from Between Two Ravens: A Norse Mythology Podcast · host David Alexander and Shawn Gaich
In Season 1 Episode 3, the guys address the controversial myth of Heimdall and the social classes. Shawn discusses whether Rigsthula is cannon Poetic Edda or propaganda. David brings Plato into the conversation and the guys discuss what wisdom can be found within the story.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.David's source on Rigsthula with commentary: https://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/poe/poe14.htm Lantern Jack’s episode on Plato’s Guardians: https://www.greecepodcast.com/who-guards-the-guardians-republic-iii-w-angie-hobbs/Books David is reading right now, but he couldn't remember to cite: Echo of Odin: https://amzn.to/34OoNlUJohn Lindow: https://amzn.to/3uHTiF4Taking Up The Runes: https://amzn.to/34rqkywWe now have affiliate links to recommended books. If you do purchase the book after following a link, some percent goes to support the podcast. You can donate directly using PayPal or Venmo: https://tworavenpodcast.wordpress.com/donation/Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/tworavenpodcast)
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In Season 1 Episode 3, the guys address the controversial myth of Heimdall and the social classes. Shawn discusses whether Rigsthula is cannon Poetic Edda or propaganda. David brings Plato into the conversation and the guys discuss what wisdom can be found within the story.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.David's source on Rigsthula with commentary: https://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/poe/poe14.htm Lantern Jack’s episode on Plato’s Guardians: https://www.greecepodcast.com/who-guards-the-guardians-republic-iii-w-angie-hobbs/Books David is reading right now, but he couldn't remember to cite: Echo of Odin: https://amzn.to/34OoNlUJohn Lindow: https://amzn.to/3uHTiF4Taking Up The Runes: https://amzn.to/34rqkywWe now have affiliate links to recommended books. If you do purchase the book after following a link, some percent goes to support the podcast. You can donate directly using PayPal or Venmo: https://tworavenpodcast.wordpress.com/donation/Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/tworavenpodcast)
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