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The Audio BrowserEp 200 - Norse Myths That Shape How We Think With Carolyne Larrington & Margrethe Havgar Podcast: Nordic Mythology Podcast (LS 50 · TOP 0.5% what is this?)Episode: Ep 200 - Norse Myths That Shape How We Think With Carolyne Larrington & Margrethe HavgarPub date: 2024-02-29Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationIn this special 200th episode, Dan, along with Margrethe Havgar, sits down with Carolyne Larrington to talk about how her translations of the Poetic Edda have become the most widely used translation in the scholarly world.------------------------------------------------Follow Carolyne on Twitter/X:@profcarolyne / @profcarolyne.bsky.social2024-03-241h 01
Nordic Mythology PodcastEp 200 - Norse Myths That Shape How We Think With Carolyne Larrington & Margrethe HavgarIn this special 200th episode, Dan, along with Margrethe Havgar, sits down with Carolyne Larrington to talk about how her translations of the Poetic Edda have become the most widely used translation in the scholarly world.------------------------------------------------Follow Carolyne on Twitter/X:@profcarolyne / @profcarolyne.bsky.socialFollow 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...2024-02-291h 01
Norse Mythology: The Unofficial GuideEpisode 28 - Runes and Magicᚠᚢᚦᚨᚱᚲ! What does it mean? On this episode we'll cover everything you ever wanted to know about pre-Christian runic writing and, maybe even better, we'll talk about how the runes were used anciently for magical practices. Be warned! We're going to be dispelling a lot of myths in this episode, so get ready to toss everything you thought you already knew right out the window. Ok, maybe it won't be that drastic, but you might be surprised.
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“Germania” by Publius Cornelius Tacitus, 1st century
“Gesta Danorum” transl. by Karsten Friis-Jensen and Peter Fisher, 2015
“Runes: Reading the Past” by R.I. Page, 19...2023-02-1438 min
Las InsumisasEntrevista con Sonia García de Alba sobre reinas medievales, la Casa del Dragón y la complicada relación entre las mujeres y el poder políticoEn este episodio especial del podcast Paola y Bárbara platican con Sonia García de Alba, Maestra en Estudios Medievales por la Universidad de Edinburgo y actualmente estudiante de doctorado en la Universidad de Freiburg, sobre reinas medievales históricas y las reinas de Juego de Tronos y la Casa del Dragón ¿Cómo es la relación de estas mujeres con el poder político? ¿Cuándo se les rechaza y cuándo se les acepta? ¿Cuál es el significado del parto y la maternidad para estas reinas? ¿Qué dinámicas vemos ahí que reconocemos en el presente cua...2023-02-1332 min
Norse Mythology: The Unofficial GuideEpisode 26 - Of Day, Of Night & Of WolvesOne of the more difficult things to do in Norse mythology is understanding the way the sun and moon relate to day and night. Each one seems to have its own origin, and figuring out where the distinction between a shiny object and a divine person really is can be tricky. Add to this the big mess of wolf and horse names scattered all over the story and what we have is a big recipe for confusion. In this episode, we'll go through this together, figuring out who's who, what's what, and how everyone gets killed by which particular...2023-01-2131 min
Norse Mythology: The Unofficial GuideEpisode 25 - Where Are the Nine Realms?Way back in episode 1, I mentioned that the sources are not exactly as clear on what "the nine realms" are as popular media would have us believe. In this episode, we dig into all the ways the phrase "nine realms" is used in the sources, and try our best to put together a working model of how the Norse cosmos was really shaped.
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“Contradictory cosmology in old norse myth and religion – but still a system?” by Eldar Heide, 2014
“The Poetic Edda”, transl. by Carolyne Larrington, 2014
“The Prose Edda”, transl. by Anthony Faulkes, 1995
Contact:
Write in: wael...2023-01-1643 min
Norse Mythology: The Unofficial GuideEpisode 24 - The Valkyries, Freyja, and FólkvangrThere's an intriguing stanza in one of our source poems mentioning a compromise between the goddess Freyja and the god Óðinn. It seems to tell us only half the slain warriors are received by Óðinn in Valhöll because the other half are chosen by Freyja for a place called Fólkvangr. But what does it really mean to choose the slain? Who decides who dies? And what happens when the god of the slain wants something that goes against the decrees of fate? This episode is a little more interpretive than others, but isn't speculation what makes the study...2023-01-0330 min
And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 14: Odin rides to Vidar's aidWelcome to CHAPTER 14 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. Every five chapters, I recap the key plot points and provide some insight into the myths I’ve referenced in the book as well as some of the creative choices I’ve made along the way.Chapter 11: Loki conversed with himself beside the Franangr. He’s up to something with Ygg’s return — Odin’s return — has p...2022-12-2818 min
Norse Mythology: The Unofficial GuideEpisode 23 - It's the End of the World As We Know ItThe moment has finally arrived! The doom of the gods (or is it, fate of the gods? ...or twilight of the gods?) is upon us! Listen as your dedicated host tirelessly strings together a narrative crafted from The Prose Edda, Völuspá, Vafþrúðnismál, Grímnismál, and Fáfnismál to finally present a full picture of Ragnarök. But what does Ragnarök really mean? Has it already happened? Are the dead gods really dead? Will there be another Ragnarök in the future? All this and more in today's episode and more to come in the future...2022-12-2144 min
StoryshapedGetting Storyshaped With Sharon GoslingWe have the splendid pleasure of speaking with Sharon Gosling this week on the podcast - yes, only the author of one of our absolute favourite books of 2022, The Extraordinary Voyage of Katy Willacott! The stories that shaped Sharon are wide-ranging and exciting, and our chat with her was fun, informative, and full of brilliant books. Come along with us as we take a walk through Sharon's Storyshaped life, and who knows? You might find she's Storyshaped in just the same way as you.Books mentioned in this episode include some of Sharon's own:2022-12-151h 00
Norse Mythology: The Unofficial GuideEpisode 22 - Crime and Envy Part II: Loki Yees His Last HawPreviously, Loki took it upon himself to orchestrate the murder of the gods' golden boy, Baldr. In this episode, Loki's actions finally come back to haunt him as the gods exact their revenge. We'll discuss how this story differs between accounts in the two Eddas, and even dig in to a lesser-known part of the story preserved mainly in Gesta Danorum. And with this story out of the way, the stage has finally been fully set for Ragnarök.
Sources:
“Dictionary of Northern Mythology” by Rudolf Simek, 2007
“Relative sá and the dating of Eddic and skaldic poetry”...2022-12-0331 min
New Books in Popular CultureCarolyne Larrington, "All Men Must Die: Power and Passion in Game of Thrones" (Bloomsbury, 2021)“All men must die”: or “Valar Morghulis,” as the traditional Essos greeting is rendered in High Valyrian. And die they do – in prodigious numbers; in imaginatively varied and gruesome ways; and often in terror within the viciously unpredictable world that is HBO's sensational evocation of Game of Thrones. As acclaimed medievalist Professor Carolyne Larrington writes in All Men Must Die: Power and Passion in Game of Thrones (Bloomsbury, 2021), the stories George R.R. Martin brings to life are epic in scope and in imaginative breadth, telling of the dramatic rise and fall of nations, the brutal sweeping away of old orders, a...2022-11-241h 18
New Books in FilmCarolyne Larrington, "All Men Must Die: Power and Passion in Game of Thrones" (Bloomsbury, 2021)“All men must die”: or “Valar Morghulis,” as the traditional Essos greeting is rendered in High Valyrian. And die they do – in prodigious numbers; in imaginatively varied and gruesome ways; and often in terror within the viciously unpredictable world that is HBO's sensational evocation of Game of Thrones. As acclaimed medievalist Professor Carolyne Larrington writes in All Men Must Die: Power and Passion in Game of Thrones (Bloomsbury, 2021), the stories George R.R. Martin brings to life are epic in scope and in imaginative breadth, telling of the dramatic rise and fall of nations, the brutal sweeping away of old orders, a...2022-11-241h 17
New Books in Medieval HistoryCarolyne Larrington, "All Men Must Die: Power and Passion in Game of Thrones" (Bloomsbury, 2021)“All men must die”: or “Valar Morghulis,” as the traditional Essos greeting is rendered in High Valyrian. And die they do – in prodigious numbers; in imaginatively varied and gruesome ways; and often in terror within the viciously unpredictable world that is HBO's sensational evocation of Game of Thrones. As acclaimed medievalist Professor Carolyne Larrington writes in All Men Must Die: Power and Passion in Game of Thrones (Bloomsbury, 2021), the stories George R.R. Martin brings to life are epic in scope and in imaginative breadth, telling of the dramatic rise and fall of nations, the brutal sweeping away of old orders, a...2022-11-241h 17
Arts & IdeasNew Thinking: Game of Thrones and historyHouse of the Dragon was inspired by a medieval period known as The Anarchy. What do the real historical conflicts tell us about power, succession, class, and the status of women in medieval times, and why are fantasy writers so drawn to them? New Generation Thinker Sarah Peverley is Professor English Literature at Liverpool University. She is joined by Professor Carolyne Larrington of St John’s College Oxford, and Danielle Park, lecturer in Late Medieval History at the University of York.A 12th century war of succession between Empress Matilda, daughter of Henry I, and her cousin St...2022-11-2330 minArts & IdeasNew Thinking: Game of Thrones and historyHouse of the Dragon draws on ‘The Anarchy’ - a 12th century war of succession. What does this conflict tell us about power, succession, class, and the status of medieval women ? New Generation Thinker Sarah Peverley is joined by Professor Carolyne Larrington of St John’s College Oxford, and Danielle Park, lecturer in Late Medieval History at the University of York. A 12th century war of succession between Empress Matilda, daughter of Henry I, and her cousin Stephen of Blois which caused widespread breakdown in law and order in England and Normandy inspired the premise of House of the Dragon...2022-11-2330 min
Norse Mythology: The Unofficial GuideEpisode 21 - Crime and Envy Part I: Baldr's DeathIn this episode, the most beloved of all the gods suffers a tragic death as the result of what appears to be another god's jealous rage. This story has everything: murder, zombies, flaming dwarves, and possible hints at something akin to suttee– everything except the consequences. Those will come next time.
Sources:
“Dictionary of Northern Mythology” by Rudolf Simek, 2007
“The Road to Hel: A Study of the Conception of the Dead in Old Norse Literature” by Hilda Ellis Davidson, published under the name Hilda Roderick Ellis, 1968
“The Poetic Edda”, transl. by Carolyne Larrington, 2014
“The Prose Edda”, transl. by Anthony...2022-11-2229 min
Norse Mythology: The Unofficial GuideEpisode 20 - The Worst Love Story EverToday we dive into the god Freyr's most famous mistake: the time he traded his magic sword for the favor of a woman and, in so doing, sealed his fate in the coming battle of Ragnarök. We'll learn a little about rune magic, coercion, and the time-less behavior of mopey, love-sick teenagers.
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“Blótgyðjur, Goðar, Mimi, Incest, and Wagons: Oral Memories of the Religion(s) of the Vanir” by Terry Gunnell, 2017
“How Uniform Was the Old Norse Religion” by Stefan Brink, 2007
“Norse Mythology: A Guide to the Gods, Heroes, Rituals, and Beliefs” by John Lindow...2022-11-0731 min
Between Two Ravens: A Norse Mythology PodcastS2E18: Lokasenna - Loki's Quarrel (Part 3)We complete Loki’s comedy roast of the Aesir Gods, with insults against Heimdall, Skadi, Sif (Poor Sif, what did she ever do wrong?) and Byggvir’s wife Beyla. Thor shows up and puts a bit of fear in Loki, but not before previews that the end of the Gods is nigh.Look forward to our future episode detailing the capture of Loki! David’s 1st Mindfulness Group at The Walled Garden November 5th, Saturday 7am Pacific 10am Eastern. Register here for free: https://thewalledgarden.com/post/what-is-mindfulnessDonate to help buy Shawn & David matching drinking horns a...2022-10-3148 minBetween Two Ravens: A Norse Mythology PodcastS2E17: Lokasenna - Loki's Quarrel (Part 2)In this episode, Shawn and David continue their series on Loki with part 2 of 3 of the Poetic Edda poem, Lokasenna (Specifically stanzas 29-46). Loki continues his efforts to insult nearly every god present, adding Njorth, Frey, Freya, Byggvir, and Tyr to his already large list. Loki seems to have specific attacks implying that some of the Vanir gods, (Njorth, Frey, and Freya) have a tendency to be a tad bit incestuous with each other, an attack which none of the 3 deny.Update to Lokasenna Part 1: In the introduction, Loki gets into an argument with Fimafeng and Eldir. He kills...2022-10-2443 min
Norse Mythology: The Unofficial GuideEpisode 19 - The Goddesses Time ForgotOur sources for Norse mythology are pretty male-centric. But even so, when we tally up the names of all the gods we have vs. all the goddesses, it turns out we actually have a lot more goddess names than gods. Goddesses certainly played an important role in the lived religion of ancient Scandinavians, so this episode is a tribute to a few of the goddesses forgotten by time.
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“Germania” by Publius Cornelius Tacitus, 1st century
“Great Goddess Theory in Ancient Germanic Studies” by Joseph S. Hopkins, 2019
“Goddesses Unknown I: Njǫrun and the Sister-Wife of Njǫrðr” by...2022-10-2328 minBetween Two Ravens: A Norse Mythology PodcastS2E16: Are Odin and Loki Brothers?This week we improvise a short “bonus” episode, as we were inspired to really answer the question of what evidence supports the idea of Odin and Loki being “blood brothers” or even possibly actual brothers. There are certainly interesting parallels between Loki and Odin and inconsistent sources as to whether Loki and Odin could be long time traveling companions or even brothers. David gives some interpretations on the idea of Loki and Odin being sons of the mother, fatherless children. That they “adopted” each other as brothers seems to fit what we know about their history. David has a controversial...2022-10-1736 min
Norse Mythology: The Unofficial GuideEpisode 18 - Fishing For a MonsterWe've paid a lot of lip service to the idea of variation in myth, but in this episode we'll dig into a prime example as we have two full versions of the story where Thor goes fishing surviving from Iceland. This myth challenges some scholarly ideas, showcases some unusual relationships, and features what is probably our only attestation of Thor shapeshifting.
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“Germania” by Publius Cornelius Tacitus, 1st century
“Norse Mythology: A Guide to the Gods, Heroes, Rituals, and Beliefs” by John Lindow, 2001
“The Poetic Edda”, transl. by Carolyne Larrington, 2014
“The Prose Edda”, transl. by Anthony Faulkes, 1995
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Magic & MountainsMerlin in History and Myth with Carolyne LarringtonWhat is the historical origin of Merlin? Did Merlin have a different understanding of the natural world than the rest of us? Why have his legends persisted over all these centuries? Travel with us to the land affectionately known as “Merlin’s Isle.” T. A. talks with Carolyne Larrington at Oxford University, a professor of medieval European literature and fellow at St. John’s College. We explore how traditional British folk tales attempt to illuminate and answer some of the biggest questions about life. Especially the wonderous tales about the wizard Merlin! Carolyn...2022-10-1045 minBetween Two Ravens: A Norse Mythology PodcastS2E15: Lokasenna - Loki's Quarrel (Part 1)David and Shawn return from break and continue the series on Loki: the cause of and solution to all of life’s problems. Loki is in rare form and decides to provoke a fight while the Gods are having a party at Aegir’s hall. Loki roasts the gods one by one, as they make weak attempts to clap back at him.We discuss Stanzas 1 through 29, breaking where Loki reveals to Frigg that he was responsible for the death of Baldur. Loki calls the gods out for their hypocrisy. Shawn and David discuss the relationship between Loki and Odin, and...2022-10-1057 min
Norse Mythology: The Unofficial GuideEpisode 17 - Finally, Some Real Giant GiantsOur story today is a big one, just like the jǫtnar it features, so we'll spend a lot more time story telling and a lot less time interjecting theories from scholars. But, not to worry. You'll finally get to listen to yours truly, one of the biggest Thor fans of all time, finally talk about some of Old Redbeard's famous failures.
Sources:
“The Poetic Edda”, transl. by Carolyne Larrington, 2014
“The Prose Edda”, transl. by Anthony Faulkes, 1995
Contact:
Write in: waelhraefn (at) gmail (dot) com
Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/Nvw5hmkRsW
Music:2022-10-0929 min
Norse Mythology: The Unofficial GuideEpisode 15 - Sticks and Stones May Break My BonesOnce upon a time, Thor made a journey into jǫtunheimr without his magic hammer. Or at least, that's one version of the story. So along the way he had to make due with other weapons. But do these other weapons preserve a more ancient memory of the thunder god's arsenal? And by the way, has Mjǫllnir always been a hammer? Let's dig in together.
Sources:
“Agricola’s Ukko in the light of archaeology: a chronological and interpretive study of ancient Finnish religion” by Unto Salo, 1990
“Dictionary of Northern Mythology” by Rudolf Simek, 2010
“Encyclopedia of Russian & Slav...2022-09-1829 min
Norse Mythology: The Unofficial GuideEpisode 14 - A Holmgang with HrungnirIn which we cover Thor's legendary duel with Hrungnir. Unlike your average Norse duel, this one is actually intended to end in death. But the moral of the story is, whether you're nine miles tall or have a heart made of stone, you're just never a match for the awesome power of thunder.
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“Dictionary of Northern Mythology” by Rudolf Simek, 2010
“Haustlǫng”, transl by Richard North, 2010
“How Thor Lost His Thunder” by Declan Taggart, 2018
“Kormáks saga” transl. by W.G. Collingwood and J. Stefansson, 1901
“Táin Bó Cúailnge” transl. by Joseph Dunn, 1914
“The Earliest Norwegian Laws, Bei...2022-09-1129 min
Norse Mythology: The Unofficial GuideEpisode 13 - An Apple a Day Keeps the Jǫtnar at BayIn this episode we dig into the kidnapping of Iðunn, a goddess whose magic apples keep the gods perpetually young. But this story is a lot less about the apples and a lot more about the goddesses. Join me as we focus in on both Iðunn and Skaði, a jǫtun who becomes a goddess by marriage, and the way Loki plays a prominent role in both of their stories.
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“Apple and Apple Tree” by Joseph S. Hopkins, 2020, from mimisbrunnr.info
“De Gamle Eddadigte,” transl. by Finnur Jónsson, 1932
“Haustlǫng”, transl by Richard North...2022-09-0428 min
Between Two Ravens: A Norse Mythology PodcastS2E9: Balder's Ominous Dreams (Part 1)In this episode, Shawn and David discuss Balder's Draumar, a poem that is typically found in copies of the Poetic Edda, though not found in the Codex Regius Manuscript. In this short poem, Odin travels to Hel (Niflheim) to find out why his son Balder is having ominous dreams foretelling his own death.Of course the only way to do this (It is Odin, after all), is to wake a witch from the dead and ask her questions which contain answers he himself isn’t ready to hear. David discusses the Greek gods Zeus and Hermes, their similarities to as...2022-09-0239 min
Norse Mythology: The Unofficial GuideEpisode 12 - The One Where Thor Wears a DressIn one of the most famous Norse myths of all time, Thor's hammer is stolen by the jǫtnar and the only way to get it back is to dress in drag. But this story is much more than a surface-level comedy. It turns Norse ideas about gender and societal expectations on their heads and teaches us a lot about the personalities of the gods. It also seems to prove the age-old adage that comedy is the one place where anything goes.
Sources:
“Negative Reciprocity” by Margaret Clunies Ross in “Prolonged Echoes” Volume I, 1994
“Níð, Ergi and Old Norse...2022-08-2825 min
Norse Mythology: The Unofficial GuideEpisode 11 - Óðinn, Hunter of SoulsIn this episode we'll cover some of your deepest and most pressing questions about Óðinn, the chief of the Norse gods. What does he want? Where did he come from? And I don't mean who was his father, I mean, where did he really come from? How was Óðinn worshipped in ancient times? Did everyone venerate him or just a select few? Is there a secret to getting into Valhǫll without dying in battle? And if someone decides to worship Óðinn, what are the chances he might kill them himself? Join me on a deep dive in...2022-08-2129 min
That Shakespeare LifeDragons with Carolyne LarringtonWhen William Shakespeare talks about dragons in his plays, he mentions these creatures as fire-breathing, flying, cave dwelling, night stalking, fearsome fighters in over 20 references across his works. In today’s interview we are going to explore the real history of dragons in Shakespeare’s lifetime by asking whether there were real creatures that could have been defined as dragons, similar to how Rhinoceros and Narwhal were called "unicorns." Here to share with us the popular legends about dragons and the place of these creatures in the general pop culture mindset of the Elizabethan Era is our guest and author of D...2022-08-1527 min
Norse Mythology: The Unofficial GuideEpisode 10 - Fenrir the Fearsome FiendIn the future the world as we know it will be destroyed. But this can't happen before we introduce all the major players. In this episode we'll discuss the origins of Hel, the World Serpent, and the monstrous wolf Fenrir, and we'll see how the way Fenrir became an enemy of the gods is all too easy to misunderstand without the proper context of the Norse world view. What does it mean to be an outcast? What does it mean to have your fate decreed by prophecy? And could things have gone another way? Let's find out together.
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Norse Mythology: The Unofficial GuideEpisode 9 - How Mischief Made MjöllnirThor hasn't always had his famous hammer. And for that matter, Óðinn hasn't always had his famous spear. As it turns out, these gods only came to possess their signature weapons as the result of Loki being a trouble-maker. In this episode we'll talk about rowan trees, golden hair, infidelity, dwarves, and some likely shape-shifting shenanigans. By the end, we'll have finally gotten to the bottom of what magical powers the weapons of the gods actually have, and why Loki once had his mouth sewn shut.
Sources:
“Avlsten” by P. V. Glob, 1959
“Myth and Religion of the Nort...2022-08-0729 min
Dan Snow's History HitThor: The God behind the SuperheroFew early medieval gods are as well-known and as popular as Thor. He’s currently thrilling moviegoers worldwide with his new outing for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Thor: Love and Thunder. But behind the countless films and works of fiction, what’s the real origin story for Thor? How was he worshipped? And how has he secured such an enduring place in popular culture?In this episode of Gone Medieval, Dr Cat Jarman speaks to Professor Carolyne Larrington, an expert in Norse literature and mythology, to find out more about the god behind the superhero. T...2022-08-0342 min
Norse Mythology: The Unofficial GuideEpisode 8 - Blood and Poetry Part II: Murder and MeadAfter the Æsir-Vanir war ends, a strange sequence of events is set in motion that results in mankind acquiring a talent for poetry. But did the gods intend for us to have this skill or did we acquire it entirely by accident? And how do a couple of serial-killer dwarves factor into the equation? What exactly is a dwarf, by the way? And is Oðinn canonically an evil-doer? Have a listen for answers to these questions and for some poignant thoughts by the Alföðr himself.
Sources:
“Dictionary of Northern Mythology” by Rudolf Simek, 2010
“Heimskringla”, transl. by A...2022-07-2425 min
Norse Mythology: The Unofficial GuideEpisode 7 - Blood and Poetry Part I: The Æsir-Vanir WarThis episode covers the very first war that ever occurred in the world. But why did it happen and who exactly is fighting who? Did the Aesir kill the goddess Freyja three times over? And who exactly are the Vanir? Are they original to the pagan tradition or did Snorri make them up to fill in some gaps? You might be surprised how hard some of these questions are to answer and you might be surprised at how weird modern scholarship can get sometimes.
Sources:
“Dictionary of Northern Mythology” by Rudolf Simek, 2010
“Gesta Danorum” Volume I, translat...2022-07-1727 min
Nordic AnimismAnimist Reading ListRune reviews and discusses an 'Animist Reading List'. Some of the main books mentioned are: The Nordic Animist Year -- Rune Rasmussen, available here: https://shop.nordicanimism.com/shop/9-books-and-calendars/9-the-nordic-animist-year/ Handbook of Contemporary Animism -- Graham HarveyAnimism: Respecting the Living World -- Graham HarveyHow Forests Think -- Eduardo Kohn Rethinking Relations and Animism Personhood and Materiality -- Edited By Miguel Astor-Aguilera and Graham HarveySand Talk – Tyson YunkaportaBraiding Sweetgrass – Robin Wall KimmererThe Falling Sky – Davi Kopenawa2022-07-1422 min
Gone MedievalThe Origins of ThorFew early medieval gods are as well-known and as popular as Thor. He’s currently thrilling moviegoers worldwide with his new outing for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Thor: Love and Thunder. But behind the countless films and works of fiction, what’s the real origin story for Thor? How was he worshipped? And how has he secured such an enduring place in popular culture?In this episode of Gone Medieval, Dr. Cat Jarman speaks to Professor Carolyne Larrington, an expert in Norse literature and mythology, to find out more about the god behind the superhero. T...2022-07-1242 min
Norse Mythology: The Unofficial GuideEpisode 6 - Thor, Hero of HumanityThis episode does a deep dive into almost everything we know about Thor. What did he look like? Was he a good father? How did the ancient Norse people pray to Thor? How does his hammer work? Does he ever strike anyone with lightning? And, wait... was Thor actually god of the sea?
Sources:
“Bleikr, Gulr, and the Categorization of Color in Old Norse” by Jackson Crawford, 2016
“Gods and Myths of Northern Europe” by H. R. Ellis Davidson, 1964
“How Thor Lost His Thunder” by Declan Taggart, 2017
“Medieval Folklore: A Guide to Myths, Legends, Tales, Beliefs, and Customs” by Ca...2022-07-0934 min
Norse Mythology: The Unofficial GuideEpisode 5 - The Flow of Time and the Birth of SleipnirHow does time work in mythology? Is it always present, cyclical, or normal and linear? More importantly, was Loki once impregnated by a horse? In this episode, we'll correct a few common misconceptions about Norse mythic time and dig into the origin of Óðinn's famous steed, Sleipnir. There are some sensitive topics in this one, but there's no reason why we can't discuss historical interpretations without a little modern sensitivity.
Sources:
“Concepts of Time in Old Norse Myth” by Margaret Clunies Ross in “Prolonged Echoes” Volume I, 1994
“Norse Mythology: A Guide to the Gods, Heroes, Rituals, and Beliefs”...2022-07-0229 min
Norse Mythology: The Unofficial GuideEpisode 4 - Wells, Wisdom, and FateIn which Oðinn may not be the only Norse god to have ever sacrificed a part of his body for a drink from the well of wisdom. This episode covers the two most famous wells situated near the World Tree, Yggdrasill, as well as the beings who maintain them: Mímir whose severed head offers counsel to Oðinn, and the norns who author the fates of mankind. And did you know that the norns are the reason why the English word "weird" still exists today?
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“Chronicles” Volume II by Raphael Holinshed, 1587
“Dictionary of Northern...2022-06-2529 min
Norse Mythology: The Unofficial GuideEpisode 3 - Of Yggdrasill and the CosmosThe universe according to Norse mythology is organized around a giant ash tree called Yggdrasill. But did you know that the motif of worshiping a giant, cosmically-central tree shows up in 8th-century Christian literature from England? And did you know the word "Yggdrasill" might be a reference to a story about Odin learning the runes by means of hanging himself? This episode doesn't cover everything the myths say about the famous World Tree, but it does dive into the importance of the great, cosmic ash to the ancient Norse and other pagan, Germanic societies.
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“Cosmology” by M...2022-06-2024 min
Norse Mythology: The Unofficial GuideEpisode 2 - Creation Part II: Humans are Just TreesIn this episode we complete the creation of the world and dive into the origins of humanity. We'll talk about Christian influence in our sources, the dangers of taking our source texts too literally, and the difference between humans and trees in Norse poetic culture. Spoiler: there is no difference.
Sources:
"Dictionary of Northern Mythology", Rudolf Simek, 2010
"Evergreen Ash: Ecology and Catastrophe in Old Norse Myth and Literature", Christopher Abram, 2019
"Sacred Tree and Holy Grove", Joseph S. Hopkins, 2020, mimisbrunnr.info
"The Poetic Edda", transl. Carolyne Larrington, 2014
"The Prose Edda", transl. Anthony Faulkes, 1995
Contact:
Write...2022-06-1126 min
Norse Mythology: The Unofficial GuideEpisode 1 - Creation Part I: The Gods are GiantsIn this episode we dig into where the universe began, how the gods came to be, and where that information comes from. We also tackle misconceptions about the differences between gods and "giants" and the famous "nine worlds" of Norse cosmology. Spoiler: gods are giants but giants aren't giant.
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"A Handbook of Germanic Etymology", Vladimir Orel, 2003
"Dictionary of Northern Mythology", Rudolf Simek, 2010
"Nío man ec heima, nío íviði, miǫtvið mæran fyr mold neðan. Tid og rum i Vǫluspá 2", Jens Peter Schjødt, 1992
"The Poetic Edda", transl. Carolyne Larrington, 2014
"The Prose E...2022-06-0628 minBetween Two Ravens: A Norse Mythology PodcastS1E19: Grímnismál (Part 2)This week is part 2 of our episode on the Poetic Edda poem, Grímnismál . This week we discuss stanzas 21-54 of the poem, and how often Odin seems to take a brake in delivering his cosmic lore in order to ask the Valkyries and other gods for a little help (or a drink).Odin eventually reveals who he is and delivers the list of names he has been called. Do we all want to be remembered by all of our own names?If you are enjoying the show, please consider a donation to help keep the po...2022-05-2053 min
That JORVIK Viking Thing PodcastNorse Mythology in Fantasy FictionJoin Lucas and Miranda for their first panel interview, where they talk about Norse Mythology in Fantasy Fiction.They are joined by: Professor Carolyne Larrington, a tutorial fellow in medieval English Literature at St John’s College, Oxford. She is author of The Norse Myths: A Guide to the Gods and Heroes.Joanne Harris, author of four Norse fantasy titles - Runemarks, Runelight, The Testament of Loki and The Gospel of Loki - all set within the same fictional universe.Francesca Si...2022-05-2054 minBetween Two Ravens: A Norse Mythology PodcastS1E17: Grímnismál (Part 1)This week is part 1 of our episode on the Poetic Edda poem, Grímnismál . We discuss the prologue, featuring two princes, Agnar and Geirroth. Agnar gains the favor of the goddess Frigg and Geirroth is favored by Frigg's husband Odin.Odin is up to his usual shenanigans and this time it catches up to him. We discuss the similarities with other world mythologies and Shawn brings in some history about the succession of kings. The poetic portion of Grimnismal features Odin revealing his disguise as old man Grimnir. He reveals his wealth of knowledge about the many realms an...2022-05-0645 minBetween Two Ravens: A Norse Mythology PodcastS1E15: Thor Tricks a DwarfIn this episode, we discuss the poem, Alvíssmál, which is a story of how an ugly dwarf named Alviss enters Thor's hall to make the claim that Thor's daughter had agreed to marry him. Thor thinks the dwarf is ugly and not worthy of the match to a goddess.Needless to say the whole ordeal did not go well for Alviss. Shawn and David also completely forget to discuss how the poem obviously influenced J.R.R. Tolkien write a certain scene from "The Hobbit" because they were too excited to talk about the potential pagan roots of...2022-04-2256 min
Behind the Mic with AudioFile MagazineLESSONS FROM THE EDGE by Marie Yovanovitch, read by Marie YovanovitchFormer ambassador and long-term Foreign Service officer Marie Yovanovitch narrates with a clear purpose and a sure sense of pacing and timing. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile contributor Alan Minskoff discuss Yovanovitch’s narration of her memoir on her 33 year career in the foreign service. He explains that it acts as a kind of primer for recent history, with a focus on Russia and Ukraine. Both authoritative and prescient, she supplies the backstory on how the invasion came to be. It’s a compelling listen.Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile’s website. Published by Harper Audio.Find m...2022-04-1905 minBetween Two Ravens: A Norse Mythology PodcastS1E14: Thor, The Bride to BeIn this episode, we discuss the story of how Thor gets his hammer stolen and how the Aesir's plan to retrieve it results in Thor marrying the giant, Thrym. As told in the Poetic Edda poem, Thrymskviða. A poem which reads like a comedy and features many of the Aesir, primarily Thor, Loki, Freya, Heimdall, with Odin weirdly being absent.Shawn and David discuss the similarities of Thor sacrificing who he is (the stereotypical "man" who wouldn't be reduced to wearing a dress) to Odin Sacrificing destroying himself via hanging to learn the runes. We also further discuss T...2022-04-1547 minBetween Two Ravens: A Norse Mythology PodcastS1E13: Thor the FishermanIn Season 1 Episode 13, we present the story of Thor the Fisherman. It is one of the few myths well represented in both Prose Edda (Gylfaginning chapter 48) and in the Poetic Edda - Hymiskviða. There is a lot of interesting nuance to the differences between these versions and the poem is packed with kennings. We discuss our personal theories on the mythology and psychology of this story, and gain some more understanding of the Norse Mythological figures Aegir, Njord, Tjalfi, Tyr, and Loki.Outro - Die Forelle by Franz Schubert If you are enjoying the show, please con...2022-04-0854 min
The WheelSpoke 84 Mythical CreaturesThis week Hazel and Jenny are talking about the myths and meanings concerning some mystical creatures: sylphs, harpies, dragons and the phoenix.Hurricane Magick Index: Protection, Opportunity, Action by Heron Michellehttps://www.patheos.com/blogs/witchonfire/2019/08/hurricane-magick-index-protection-opportunity-action/ UK Storm Centrehttps://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-storm-centre/indexThe Four Elemental Beings of Earth According to Paracelsus by Faena Alephhttps://www.faena.com/aleph/the-four-elemental-beings-of-earth-according-to-paracelsusSylphs and Sylphides on the border by Elena Sorochinahttps://www.torch.ox.ac.uk/article/sylphs-and-sylphides-on-the-borderDay 195: The Elemental Spirits, S...2022-02-2740 min
Nordic Mythology PodcastEp - 97 Professor Nordvig's New Years Reading ListThis week we're doing our first show and tell episode of the new year! By now you should know the format: Mathias and Daniel each bring some topics and we have a laid back old school episode. This week's topics are: did Vikings have an equivalent celebration to New Year's, a much deeper look at the origin of most modern Rune Magic, and Mathias's recommended reading list for the new year! In case you didn't catch them in the episode they can be found below. 1. Poetic Edda by Carolyne Larrington2. Snorri S...2022-01-061h 30
Оті Дві10 культурних подій, які розширюють світоглядЩо є культура, як вона змінюється та головне — як вона змінює нас? Чи записувати в культуру тільки класичне мистецтво та літературу? Чи рок-концерти, де ти відкриваєш несподівану останню в світі щирість, теж рахуються? :) В дев'ятому епізоді Оті дві розбиралися на власному прикладі: як культурні події розширюють світогляд.Ви також можете відчути щось подібне та помітити зміни в своєму ставленні до світу, якщо спробуєте такі або схожі події. У списку немає нічого надприродного: Олена розповідала про міські свята та український модерновий театр, а Іра — про безкоштовні тури та музеї. Всього 10 подій, 10 змін у світогляді, 10 класних відкриттів 🤩 Приєднуйтесь до обговорення в нашому Інстаграм https://www.instagram.com/otidvi_podcast/👉🏻 Посилання на штуки, які обговорювали в процесі:Міські свята Барселони: свято району Грасія, Кастельєрс – башти з людей, Коррефок (20 хв відео з короткими поясненнями щодо історії). Сайт Лувру, якщо шо :) Місця зйомок Гри Престолів у Іспанії (але тут навіть не всі! :). Книги про історичні реалії у Грі Престолів: "Winter is Coming: The Medieval World of Game of Thrones" by Carolyne Larrington, "You Win Or You Die: The Ancient World of Game of Thrones" by Ayelet Haimson Lushkov. Приклад сайту безкоштовних пішохідних турів. Вистава Театру 19 "Двері", театр Нова сцена. Книга Уілла Гомперца "Незрозуміле мистецтво" (англійською, бо немає українського перекладу). Митець Енді Воргол. Рок-фест Барселона. Гурти: Hammerfall, Sabaton, Apocalyptica, The Europe. EDM-фестивалі: Godskitchen, Sensation, Tomorrowland та діджей Armin van Buuren. Фестивалі на Лазурному узбережжі: карнавал у Ніцці (там є всі паради), а також цитрусовий фестиваль у Ментоні.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/otidvi/message2021-10-221h 49
HOTD: A House of the Dragon PodcastElectric Bookaloo: Daenerys IVDr. Ken Mondshein (war historian) explains how the Dothraki could have taken Westeros and how Westerosi knights might have defended a Dothraki invasion. Steve ponders trial by combat. And Carolyne Larrington reveals Martin's inspiration for the moondoor.Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway SuperstarHey there! Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versions of the podcasts, for just $5 a month!Join the discussion: book@baldmove.com | Discord | Reddit | ForumsFollow us...2021-09-1658 min
HOTD: A House of the Dragon PodcastElectric Bookaloo: Catelyn VIOxford Medievalist Carolyne Larrington is back to cover Cat's arrival at the Eyrie. Steve updates his power rankings for who will sit the Iron Throne. And Dr. Gregory Webster suggests that Sweet Robin has supernatural psychic ability.Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway SuperstarHey there! Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versions of the podcasts, for just $5 a month!Join the discussion: book@baldmove.com | Discord | Reddit | ForumsFollow us...2021-09-021h 26
HOTD: A House of the Dragon PodcastElectric Bookaloo: Daenerys IIIOxford medievalist Carolyne Larrington covers one of Dany's most important decisions. Jana Mathews explains heraldry. Comic Steve Ausburne revels in Varys' most haunting scene.Theme song: Game of Thrones (80's TV Theme) by Highway SuperstarCheck out our Club Bald Move page to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content and ad-free podcasts for just $5 a month!Join the discussion: book@baldmove.com | ForumsFollow us: Instagram | LeDonneBooks.comAnthony Le Donne is the co-author of the following books:
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Random Heathen RamblingsRandom Heathen Ramblings: S2, EP19 - Norse Gods And Giants With Special Guest "Chatty Em"Become a Member of the Midgard Musings YouTube channel to get access to this podcast in video form , as well as other perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ7kxHfySUevcdt-AJImyHg/join
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Emily was my special guest on today's episode, and she reads a bit from the famed story book "Norse Gods And Giants" by Ingri & Edgar Parin D'Aulaire. She also reads Havamal, st. 41 from Carolyne Larrington's translation (link for purchases below).
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The English Heritage PodcastEpisode 108 - Here be dragons! Fire breathing beasts and where to find themAs we approach St George’s Day on 23 April, we’re investigating the origins of dragon myths. George, of course, is England’s patron saint and as the legend goes, he slew a deadly fire-breathing dragon. While these legendary beasts might not be real, there's nothing mythical about their place in cultures throughout history, and around the world.Joining us to delve into the origins of the dragon myth is Professor Carolyne Larrington, who is a professor of medieval European literature at the University of Oxford.To read more of Carolyne’s thoughts on dragon myths, g...2021-04-2244 min
The Signum SceneCarolyne Larrington - Author Q&A on Game of ThronesSupport The Signum Scene2021-03-231h 01
Alternative Stories and Fake RealitiesFolklore EditionSend us a textSince Alternative Stories started almost two years ago we have produced a number of audio dramas based on episodes from folklore. This discussion edition looks at the ways in which folklore continues to inspire writers , academics, musicians and podcasters. This edition is presented by Marie-Claire Wood Production and music are by Chris GregoryOur guests in this edition are Dee Dee Chainey https://twitter.com/DeeDeeChaineyFolklore Thursday https://twitter.com/FolkloreThursThe Folklore Thursday website http://www.folklorethursday.com/...2021-03-191h 19
The Myth Legend & Lore PodcastAll Men Must Die, Power and Passion in Game Of Thrones with Professor Carolyne LarringtonToday I have the joy of welcoming Professor Carolyne Larrington to the podcast! Join us as we discuss her fascinating new book ‘All Men Must Die, Power and Passion in Game of Thrones’, a fascinating exploration of the narratives, themes, and characters of a truly epic series!
Carolyne is a Professor of Medieval European Literature, Official Fellow of St John's College at the University of Oxford, and an author whose books include:
The Norse Myths a guide to Gods and Heroes
The Poetic Edda – A translation
The Land of the Green Man2021-02-1758 min
Modern FairiesSeries Two Episode Five: Fairy and Other TransformationsCarolyne Larrington and Fay Hield discuss the theme of transformation through fairy or other kinds of magic.2020-09-2223 minModern FairiesSeries Two Episode Five: Fairy and Other TransformationsCarolyne Larrington and Fay Hield discuss the theme of transformation through fairry or other kinds of magic.2020-09-2223 minModern FairiesSeries Two Episode Four: Fairies and the EnvironmentCarolyne Larrington and Fay Hield talk about a new theme that emerged in the ‘Modern Fairies’ project, fairies as guardians of the environment.2020-09-2223 minModern FairiesSeries Two Episode Three: Fairies and ChildrenCarolyne Larrington and Fay Hield uncover the works inspired by the strange tale of the Green Children and the changeling legend.2020-09-2221 minModern FairiesSeries Two Episode Two: Fairy Time and SpaceCarolyne Larrington and Fay Hield explore the ways in which the project artists engaged with the fairy world as parallel and yet distinct from our, and the ways in which time warps in the other world.2020-09-2231 minModern FairiesSeries Two Episode Two: Fairy Time and SpaceCarolyne Larrington and Fay Hield explore the ways in which the project artists engaged with the fairy world as parallel and yet distinct from our world, and the ways in which time warps in the other world.2020-09-2231 minModern FairiesSeries Two Episode One: Introducing the Modern Fairies ProjectCarolyne Larrington and Fay Hield introduce the artists and outcomes of the Modern Fairies Project.2020-09-2213 min
Heathen's Journey PodcastEpisode 6: Strength and Determination of UruzLet's dive deep into the rune Uruz, its different meanings, and how we can gain strength from and persistence. In this episode, I talk about Audhumla, the Norse creation myths, and the meeting of fire and ice.
Bonus: If you want to learn runes with me, I've got a class coming up on August 18th, 2020! Intro To Runes will give you a quick overview of the full futhark, the history of the runes, and other important info. You can sign up here: https://thefuturempls.com/collections/events/products/august-18-intro-to-runes-online
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The Poetic Ed...2020-08-0617 minHeathen's Journey PodcastEpisode 4: Starting the Rune Journey with FehuIn this episode, I begin our journey through the Elder Futhark with Fehu. This is the first rune we encounter, and traditionally means wealth, property, or cattle. But what does wealth mean to the radical heathen? How can we know where to start with wealth when we have complicated feelings about it? Abbie dives into the many layered meanings behind the Fehu rune, and looks at it from an anticapitalist perspective. We talk about generosity, reciprocal communities, and making sure our needs are met before we go off on our own journeys.
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Fantasy LiteratureSylvia Townsend WarnerCarolyne Larrington introduces the writing of Sylvia Townsend Warner. Carolyne Larrington introduces the writing of Sylvia Townsend Warner whose first novel 'Lolly Willowes' (1926) is a feminist fantasy classic, and whose last collection of short stories, 'Kingdoms of Elphin' (1977) makes play with European fairy traditions. Townsend Warner has recently been rediscovered as one of the most important English women fantasy writers of the twentieth century.2020-05-2622 minFantasy LiteratureSylvia Townsend WarnerCarolyne Larrington introduces the writing of Sylvia Townsend Warner. Carolyne Larrington introduces the writing of Sylvia Townsend Warner whose first novel 'Lolly Willowes' (1926) is a feminist fantasy classic, and whose last collection of short stories, 'Kingdoms of Elphin' (1977) makes play with European fairy traditions. Townsend Warner has recently been rediscovered as one of the most important English women fantasy writers of the twentieth century.2020-05-2622 minFantasy LiteratureWhy 'Game of Thrones' Matters'Game of Thrones' and storytelling. In 'Why Game of Thrones Matters', Carolyne Larrington discusses some reasons for the popularity of the HBO series, explores some of its principal themes and considers ways in which it both is – and isn't – like other epic fantasies.
Carolyne Larrington teaches medieval English literature at St John's College, Oxford. She is the author of 'Winter is Coming: the Medieval World of Game of Thrones' (Bloomsbury, 2015) and her new book on the show, 'All Men Must Die' is forthcoming from Bloomsbury later this year.2020-05-1256 minFantasy LiteratureWhy 'Game of Thrones' Matters'Game of Thrones' and storytelling. In 'Why Game of Thrones Matters', Carolyne Larrington discusses some reasons for the popularity of the HBO series, explores some of its principal themes and considers ways in which it both is – and isn't – like other epic fantasies.
Carolyne Larrington teaches medieval English literature at St John's College, Oxford. She is the author of 'Winter is Coming: the Medieval World of Game of Thrones' (Bloomsbury, 2015) and her new book on the show, 'All Men Must Die' is forthcoming from Bloomsbury later this year.2020-05-1256 min
Literary Loitering - Irreverent Mockery With Cultural AnarchistsAdam Driver's Bioelectric Superpositions - Literary Loitering 116It's 2020, and there may be many, many, many useful and constructive ways to start the new decade ...
Or you can join our resident cultural anarchists for a spot of chaotic fun.
It's your choice but given that we've got a packed show that includes art bananas getting eaten, the rise of the "response novel", and our reviews of our Secret Santa presents from Christmas (the Usborne World Of The Unknown: Ghosts, Ayoade On Top by Richard Ayoade, The Land Of The Green Man by Carolyne Larrington and What I Lick Before Your Face ... And Other Haikus B...2020-01-2454 minModern FairiesLoathly LadiesCarolyne Larrington and Fay Hield talk about the loathly lady: the hideous hag who knows the secret that the hero seeks, and whom he must learn how to respect. In the last podcast of the current series, Carolyne Larrington and Fay Hield discuss the figure of the loathly lady. Sometimes transformed through her own agency, sometimes the victim of a spell, she knows the secret of what women really want; can the hero who marries her put his new-found knowledge into practice? We also talk about monstrously transformed women; those who await the hero with the courage to look beyond...2019-02-2627 minModern FairiesFairies, Children and ChangelingsCarolyne Larrington and Fay Hield talk about the strange interest that fairies take in human infants, and the plight of children who stumble into this world, and can’t get home. We explore how fairies seem to have difficulty in giving birth, and they need humans midwives to help. One of the strangest medieval stories is that of the 'Green Children' who appear in the human world in twelfth-century Suffolk and can’t find their way home again. We also talk about changelings, the puny, wizened infants swapped by the fairies for healthy human children.2019-02-1923 minModern FairiesHelpful FairiesCarolyne Larrington and Fay Hield discuss how fairies and humans can co-operate and assist each other. Although fairies can be highly dangerous there are domains of life where they need human help. Giving birth is one; human midwives are needed to help fairy babies into the world. Working with iron is inimical to many fairies too, and they will give fine rewards when humans fulfil the bargains they’ve made. And we also discover how fairies, particularly the trows of Orkney, love a good tune ….2019-02-1220 minModern FairiesFairy Wives and Fairy LoversCarolyne Larrington and Fay Hield talk about love and marriage between humans and fairies. Fairy mistresses and wives, humans captured by the fairies and animal brides feature in tales that address tensions in marriage, the longing to escape everyday life and find love elsewhere, and the sorrowful choices that women who marry away may have to make.2019-02-0832 minModern FairiesIntroducing Fairies and FairylandCarolyne Larrington and Fay Hield introduce the Modern Fairies project and talk about traditional imaginings of fairyland. Carolyne Larrington and Fay Hield in conversation about traditional British tales about fairies. In this first episode they talk about the ways in which mortals come into contact with the fairies, what happens when humans are taken into the Other World – the strange tricks that time plays, the dangers that human-fairy encounters run. They also introduce the Modern Fairies project in which writers, musicians and artists come together to make new creative responses to the fairy themes explore and outlines in the series. Br...2019-01-2834 min
Gifts of the Wyrd27 Gifts of the Wyrd: Heathen Leaders in the NavyWelcome to another episode of Gifts of the Wyrd. This episode, we pipe aboard two Heathens serving in the US Navy who are taking steps to lead Heathen services (blots/study groups etc) aboard their commands.
Josh and Josh are Troth members who serve aboard two separate commands and talk about their journeys to having Heathen (and Pagan) services and study groups regularly held while they are at sea. They joined me for an interview at the end of September 2018
The Heathen activities aboard a US Navy ship were recognized nationwide in early January 2019 with m...2019-01-1445 min
The History of VikingsRagnarök & the End Times in Norse Mythology w/ Carolyne LarringtonToday I'm joined by Professor Carolyne Larrington of Oxford University. We discuss Ragnarök and the events that comprise the End Times in Norse myth. Please be sure to check out her translation of the Poetic Edda, and book on Norse mythology via the links below.
Carolyne's translation of The Poetic Edda https://amzn.to/2uEGKyr
Carolyne's book on Norse Mythology https://amzn.to/2LrSgqw
The History of Vikings on YouTube https://bit.ly/2TW2DEh
Follow The History of Vikings on Twitter https://bit.ly/2Qsg28b
Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries that...2018-07-1927 minThe History of VikingsChristian Influence in Norse Mythology w/ Carolyne LarringtonToday I'm joined by Professor Carolyne Larrington of Oxford University. We discuss the basic concepts of Norse mythology and the influence that Christianity has had on some of the myths. Please be sure to check out her translation of the Poetic Edda, and book on Norse mythology via the links below.
Carolyne's translation of The Poetic Edda https://amzn.to/2uEGKyr
Carolyne's book on Norse Mythology https://amzn.to/2LrSgqw
The History of Vikings on YouTube https://bit.ly/2TW2DEh
Follow The History of Vikings on Twitter https://bit.ly/2Qsg28b
Feel free to contact me with any q...2018-07-0922 min
Medieval Warfare podcastThe Warriors of ValhallaWe take a look into the world of Odin, Loki and Thor in this episode as were joined by Carolyne Larrington, author of The Norse Myths: A Guide to the Gods and Heroes.2018-03-0211 min
Conway Hall: Where Ethics MatterThe Walking Dead – Dr. Carolyne LarringtonThe dead don’t always stay peacefully in their graves. British folklore and chronicle relates from very early times instances of vampire-like and undead behaviour, spelling disaster for communities. Radical social upheaval – such as the Norman Conquest – spawns narratives about the undead; later chroniclers remark that there are so many tales of the undead it would be tedious to list them all. Recent archaeological finds seem to confirm the survival of these beliefs right up to the end of the medieval period; time-honoured ways of preventing the dead from walking again offer the best explanation for the unusual post-mortem treatment of som...2017-11-2727 minConway Hall: Where Ethics MatterThe Walking Dead – Dr. Carolyne LarringtonThe dead don’t always stay peacefully in their graves. British folklore and chronicle relates from very early times instances of vampire-like and undead behaviour, spelling disaster for communities. Radical social upheaval – such as the Norman Conquest – spawns narratives about the undead; later chroniclers remark that there are so many tales of the undead it would be tedious to list them all. Recent archaeological finds seem to confirm the survival of these beliefs right up to the end of the medieval period; time-honoured ways of preventing the dead from walking again offer the best explanation for the unusual post-mortem treatment of som...2017-11-2727 min
Sydney IdeasGame of Thrones! History, Medievalism and How it Might EndCarolyne Larrington, Professor of Medieval European Literature at the University of Oxford, talks about watching and writing about HBO’s Game of Thrones as a medieval scholar. She explains some of the medieval history and literature from which George R. R. Martin chiselled the building blocks for the construction of his imaginary world.
Game of Thrones has now become the most frequently streamed or downloaded show in TV history. Carolyne suggests some reasons for its enormous international success as the medieval fantasy epic for the twenty-first century, and undertakes a little speculation on how the show might end.2016-10-2659 min
TORCH | The Oxford Research Centre in the HumanitiesHeroes and Villains in Game of ThronesDr Carolyne Larrington gives a talk about Game of Thrones and the often complicated morality its characters have. Part of the Ashmolean Live Friday event on 29th January 2016.2016-02-1015 min
The Bodleian Libraries (BODcasts)Wolves and Winter: Old Norse Myths and Children's LiteratureDr Carolyne Larrington, Supernumerary Fellow and Tutor in English, St John's College, gives a talk to accompany the exhibition 'Magical Books: From The Middle Ages to Middle Earth'.2013-10-2327 min
St John's CollegeLanguage and Medieval literature.The President of St John's College, Professor Margaret Snowling, in conversation with Dr Carolyne Larrington, Supernumerary Fellow in English at St John's. They discuss Carolyne's interest in medieval English literature.2013-08-2321 min
In Our TimeIcelandic SagasMelvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the Icelandic Sagas. First written down in the 13th century, the sagas tell the stories of the Norse settlers of Iceland, who began to arrive on the island in the late 9th century. They contain some of the richest and most extraordinary writing of the Middle Ages, and often depict events known to have happened in the early years of Icelandic history, although there is much debate as to how much of their content is factual and how much imaginative. Full of heroes, feuds and outlaws, with a smattering of ghosts and trolls, the...2013-05-0942 min
In Our Time: CultureIcelandic SagasMelvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the Icelandic Sagas. First written down in the 13th century, the sagas tell the stories of the Norse settlers of Iceland, who began to arrive on the island in the late 9th century. They contain some of the richest and most extraordinary writing of the Middle Ages, and often depict events known to have happened in the early years of Icelandic history, although there is much debate as to how much of their content is factual and how much imaginative. Full of heroes, feuds and outlaws, with a smattering of ghosts and trolls...2013-05-0942 minIn Our Time: CultureThe Fisher KingMelvyn Bragg and guests will be delving into the world of medieval legend in pursuit of the powerful and enigmatic Fisher King. In the world of medieval romance there are many weird and wonderful creatures – there are golden dragons and green knights, sinister enchantresses and tragic kings, strange magicians and spears that bleed and talk. And yet, in all this panoply of wonder, few figures are more mysterious than the Fisher King.Blighted by a wound that will not heal and entrusted as the keeper of the Holy; the Fisher King is also a version of Christ, a symbol of...2008-01-1742 min
In Our Time: ReligionThe Fisher KingMelvyn Bragg and guests will be delving into the world of medieval legend in pursuit of the powerful and enigmatic Fisher King. In the world of medieval romance there are many weird and wonderful creatures – there are golden dragons and green knights, sinister enchantresses and tragic kings, strange magicians and spears that bleed and talk. And yet, in all this panoply of wonder, few figures are more mysterious than the Fisher King.Blighted by a wound that will not heal and entrusted as the keeper of the Holy; the Fisher King is also a version of Christ, a symbol of...2008-01-1742 min
In Our Time: HistoryThe Norse GodsMelvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Vikings’ myths. Thor’s huge hammer, the wailing Valkyrie, howling wolves and fierce elemental giants give a rowdy impression of the Norse myths. But at the centre of their cosmos stands a gnarled old Ash tree, from which all distances are measured and under which Valhalla lies. In the first poem of The Poetic Edda, where the stories of the Norse Gods are laid down in verse, the Seeress describes it in her prophesy: “I know that an ash-tree stands called Yggdrasil,a high tree soaked with shining loamfrom there come the dews which fall i...2004-03-1142 minIn Our Time: ReligionThe Norse GodsMelvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Vikings’ myths. Thor’s huge hammer, the wailing Valkyrie, howling wolves and fierce elemental giants give a rowdy impression of the Norse myths. But at the centre of their cosmos stands a gnarled old Ash tree, from which all distances are measured and under which Valhalla lies. In the first poem of The Poetic Edda, where the stories of the Norse Gods are laid down in verse, the Seeress describes it in her prophesy: “I know that an ash-tree stands called Yggdrasil,a high tree soaked with shining loamfrom there come the dews which...2004-03-1142 minIn Our Time: ReligionThe Holy GrailMelvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Holy Grail.Tennyson wrote:“A cracking and a riving of the roofs,And rending, and a blast, and overheadThunder, and in the thunder was a cry.And in the blast there smote along the hallA beam of light seven times more clear than day:And down the long beam stole the Holy Grail”.The sacred allure of the Grail has fascinated writers and ensnared knights for a thousand years. From Malory to Monty Python, it has the richest associations of any artefact in British myth. But where does the story spring from? What does...2003-05-1528 min