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Nordic Mythology Podcast

Have you ever wondered "What is a Viking?", "Were Vikings tattooed?" or "Did they ever REALLY use the Blood Eagle? If so, then this is the right podcast for YOU.In this podcast, follow along Daniel Farrand's (Owner of Horns of Odin) journey as he tries to make sense of the complex history of the Viking Age and Nordic Mythology, through easy to digest, funny, natural (and often very honest) conversations. Daniel is joined by Co-Host (and in house archaeologist) Margrethe Havgar, as the pair are joined by a host of guests; which include world leading scholars and Viking Age creators, to world renowned musicians and movie stars. So, if you've ever asked "Were Runes used for magic?" or "is Thor REALLY the only person who can lift his hammer?". We'll definitely have an episode on itBut be prepared to be told, "I

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    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 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.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    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 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.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    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/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.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    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 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.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    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 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.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    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 Margrethe on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/arkeomagsFollow the Podcast on Instagram: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.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    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: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.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    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/arkeomagsFollow the Podcast on Instagram: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.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    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.instagram.com/arkeomagsFollow the Podcast on Instagram: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.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    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/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.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    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 Instagram: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.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    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 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.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    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 the Podcast on Instagram: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.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    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/satinitashttps://www.instagram.com/archaicgrowthFollow Margrethe on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/arkeomagsFollow the Podcast on Instagram: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.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    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://scholar.google.com/citations?user=XUaVCz0AAAAJ&hl=daFollow Margrethe on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/arkeomagsFollow the Podcast on Instagram: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.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    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.instagram.com/arkeomagsFollow the Podcast on Instagram: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.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    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 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.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    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.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.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    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.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.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    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-Edda/Nordvig/p/book/9781032672816Follow the Podcast on Instagram: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.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    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 on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/arkeomagsFollow the Podcast on Instagram: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.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    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/1107031311And her other publications:https://hcommons.org/members/claredownham/Follow Margrethe on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/arkeomagsFollow the Podcast on Instagram: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.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    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/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.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    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.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.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    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:https://www.instagram.com/arkeomagsFollow the Podcast on Instagram: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.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    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 Podcast on Instagram: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.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Ep 294 - Neurodivergent Sagas with Dan Coultas

    In this week's episode, Dan and Mags interview Dan Coultas to ask him about his research into identifying neurodivergent characters in Old Norse literature.------------------------------------------------Follow Dan (Guest) on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thegodsowncountyFollow Margrethe on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/arkeomagsFollow the Podcast on Instagram: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.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Ep 293 - Did Vikings Drink Mead? with Simon Trafford

    In this week's episode, Dan and Mags sit down with Simon Trafford, Senior Lecturer in medieval history to dive into the topic of mead, how it's made, and the multiple purposes it was used for.------------------------------------------------Follow Simon on Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/simonjptrafford.bsky.socialFollow Margrethe on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/arkeomagsFollow the Podcast on Instagram: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.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Ep 292 - Runes Glorious Runes with Ema Tennås Rimstad

    In this week's episode, Dan and Mags have a chat with Ema Tennås Rimstad. A Doctoral Fellow in Philology who has been researching the use of bind runes during the Middle Ages in Norway.------------------------------------------------Follow 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 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.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Ep 291 - Conducting Heilung with Christopher Juul

    In this week's episode, Dan is joined by the legendary composer for Heilung, Christopher Juul, to take us through his process of how he makes music.------------------------------------------------Follow Heilung on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/amplifiedhistoryAnd follow Christopher on his personal Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/christopher_juulFollow the Podcast on Instagram: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.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Ep 290 - Cursed Swords with Liam Waters

    In this week's episode, Dan is joined by Liam Waters to discuss Cursed Swords and the mythology surrounding these fascinating weapons.------------------------------------------------Follow Liam on X (Twitter):https://x.com/liamh2osFollow the Podcast on Instagram: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.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    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/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.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Ep 289 - Berserker and Ulfhednar with Dr Roderick Dale

    In this week's episode, Dan and Mags sit down with archaeologist Roderick Dale to tell us about his research into Berserkers and Ulfhednar.------------------------------------------------Pick up Rodrick's book:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Realities-Berserkr-Studies-Medieval-History/dp/0367Follow Margrethe on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/arkeomagsFollow the Podcast on Instagram: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.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Ep 288 - Valkyries and Shieldmaidens with Carolyne Larrington and Cat Jarman

    In this week's episode, Dan and Mags are joined by Carolyne Larrington and Cat Jarman. Two beacons in their own fields within Norse mythology and history, who are here to regale us with the legends of the Valkyrie.------------------------------------------------Follow Cat on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/catjarmanFollow Margrethe on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/arkeomagsFollow the Podcast on Instagram: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.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Ep 287 - Sweden's Strongest Valkyrie with Michaela Maass

    In this week's episode, Dan and Mags chat with Michaela Maass, AKA Sweden’s Strongest Valkyrie, as she tells her tales of her journey to becoming the inspiring athlete she is known as today.------------------------------------------------Follow Michaela on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/unknownudieFollow Margrethe on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/arkeomagsFollow the Podcast on Instagram: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.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Ep 286 - Being Harald with Peter Franzén

    In this week's episode, Dan and Mags meet with King Harald Finehair himself, Peter Franzén. Actor extraordinaire who is also a director, author, screenwriter, and occasional knife maker.------------------------------------------------Follow Peter on his Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/peter.franzenAlso check out the auction sight for one of his knives:https://www.hellmanhuutokaupat.fiFollow Margrethe on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/arkeomagsFollow the Podcast on Instagram: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.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Ep 285 - Nexion- Sundrung with Jósúa Hróðgeir Rood

    In this week's episode, Dan and Mags are joined by friend of the podcast Jósúa Hróðgeir Rood to discuss their new Nexion album, Sundrung, and its use of Nordic culture through black metal.------------------------------------------------Follow Jósúa on his Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/josua_hrodgeir/?hl=enAlso pick up their new album on the band's Bandcamp page:https://nexion.bandcamp.com/Follow Margrethe on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/arkeomagsFollow the Podcast on Instagram: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.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  38. 1

    Ep 284 - Secrets of the Ice with Julian Post-Melbye

    In this week's episode, Dan and Mags sit down with Julian Post-Melbye to discuss his recent escapades to discover what artefacts lie in the disappearing ice of southern Norway.------------------------------------------------Follow Julian on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/secretsoftheiceFollow Margrethe on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/arkeomagsFollow the Podcast on Instagram: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.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    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/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.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    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 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Have you ever wondered "What is a Viking?", "Were Vikings tattooed?" or "Did they ever REALLY use the Blood Eagle? If so, then this is the right podcast for YOU.In this podcast, follow along Daniel Farrand's (Owner of Horns of Odin) journey as he tries to make sense of the complex history of the Viking Age and Nordic Mythology, through easy to digest, funny, natural (and often very honest) conversations. Daniel is joined by Co-Host (and in house archaeologist) Margrethe Havgar, as the pair are joined by a host of guests; which include world leading scholars and Viking Age creators, to world renowned musicians and movie stars. So, if you've ever asked "Were Runes used for magic?" or "is Thor REALLY the only person who can lift his hammer?". We'll definitely have an episode on itBut be prepared to be told, "I

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