The idea of holding someone hostage had to start somewhere. Actually, it started much more peacefully than what it evolved into. This episode is an exploration of the history of a word by reviewing Norse mythology. It is a blast, if we do say so ourselves. You're welcome.

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Links: 

1. https://norse-mythology.org/tales/the-aesir-vanir-war/#:~:text=The%20Aesir%20fought%20by%20the,cheated%20in%20the%20hostage%20exchange.
2. https://www.etymonline.com/word/hostage
3. https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/hostage#:~:text=Definitions%20of%20hostage,captive%2C%20prisoner
4. https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/short-reads/article/3244331/how-word-hostage-used-mean-something-quite-different-its-modern-definition-israel-gaza-war-rumbles

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