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The 13th century Icelandic Völsungasaga is usually read by people studying the Poetic Edda or Wagner’s Ring – which obscures the fact it is a much better story than practically everything derived from it. A riddle-telling dragon, a broken sword, a hooded mysterious wanderer – cannibalism, incest, mutilation, and sensitive hearts. This is R-rated Tolkien – and the unashamedly archaic Magnússon-Morris translation is up for the adventure.Passages spoken in Old Norse are taken from the edition of Sophus Bugge, Berlin, 1891.

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Episodes

  1. 01 – Chapters I-V

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  2. 02 – Chapters VI-VIII

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  3. 03 – Chapters IX-XI

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  4. 04 – Chapters XII-XV

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  5. 05 – Chapters XVI-XIX

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  6. 06 – Chapters XX-XXIV

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  7. 07 – Chapters XXV-XXVII

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  8. 08 – Chapters XXVIII-XXIX

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  9. 09 – Chapters XXX-XXXII

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  10. 10 – Chapters XXXIII-XXXV

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  11. 11 – Chapters XXXVI-XXXVIII

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  12. 12 – Chapters XXXIX-XLIII

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The 13th century Icelandic Völsungasaga is usually read by people studying the Poetic Edda or Wagner’s Ring – which obscures the fact it is a much better story than practically everything derived from it. A riddle-telling dragon, a broken sword, a hooded mysterious wanderer – cannibalism, incest, mutilation, and sensitive hearts. This is R-rated Tolkien – and the unashamedly archaic Magnússon-Morris translation is up for the adventure.Passages spoken in Old Norse are taken from the edition of Sophus Bugge, Berlin, 1891.

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Völsungasaga by William Morris have?

Völsungasaga by William Morris has 12 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on January 2, 2026.

What is Völsungasaga by William Morris about?

The 13th century Icelandic Völsungasaga is usually read by people studying the Poetic Edda or Wagner’s Ring – which obscures the fact it is a much better story than practically everything derived from it. A riddle-telling dragon, a broken sword, a hooded mysterious wanderer – cannibalism, incest,...

How often does Völsungasaga by William Morris release new episodes?

Völsungasaga by William Morris publishes about every 101 days, based on its 12 episodes since December 2022.

Who hosts Völsungasaga by William Morris?

Völsungasaga by William Morris is created and hosted by Loyal Books.
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