This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with Ludwig Swärd the amazingly talented musician behind the one man band Forndom. His latest album FAÞIR is available now and Ludwig has come on the podcast to talk about his sources of inspiration, including the poem Sonatorrek or "Loss of a Son" by Viking age poet and certified badass Egill Skallagrímsson.

Is Mathias good at reciting poetry? Does Dan know composers other than Hans Zimmer? The answers as always will be complicated. Join us next week for our 50th episode, we have a special guest lined up we know you'll enjoy!

If you would like to listen to Ludwig's single from the album, "Yggdrasil" you can can do find it at: forndom.bandcamp.com/track/yggdrasil

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And if 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:

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Currently we are trying to add 100 new Patrons! If that goal is met all Patrons will get to be part of a live streamed watch through of the show Vikings with Mathias and Daniel (and maybe some surprise guests). Members of the audience will get to ask questions and have them answered in real time! If you are a bit financially strapped right now but still want to help us out please consider leaving a review on Apple podcasts as that also really helps. Thank you for listening!

If you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!

To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com 

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This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with Jakub Vaniš the amazing artist who goes by the internet moniker The Raven from the North. Jakub has helped create amazing pieces and cover art for clients like Einar Selvik of Wardruna, as well as
Kati Rán, and Oliver S Tyr of Faun.

Jakub is here to talk about his unique self taught art style, as well as him more recent forays into the world of traditional hand-poke tatooing. After that he and the boys will be discussing popular misconceptions about Odin, as well as other gods, symbols, and other internet nonsense. We hope you enjoy!

Check out our new Instagram: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast

And if 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:

www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcast

Currently we are trying to add 100 new Patrons! If that goal is met all Patrons will get to be part of a live streamed watch through of the show Vikings with Mathias and Daniel (and maybe some surprise guests). Members of the audience will get to ask questions and have them answered in real time! If you are a bit financially strapped right now but still want to help us out please consider leaving a review on Apple podcasts as that also really helps. Thank you for listening!

If you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!

To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com 

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This week Mathias and Daniel are really pleased to be sitting down with Ed Gamester a writer, strongman, muscian, and Guildmaster of The Guild.  The Guild is Ed's brainchild and a physical manifestation of his own life philosophy, to live life as a bold adventure and surround yourself with people to further that goal. Check it out over at:

edgamester.co.uk

Ed was kind enough to add his unique voice and humor to the mix in part one of a two part series where Mathias reads Odin's advice from the Hávamál aloud. Will 13th century text stand the test of time? Listen and find out!

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And if 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:

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Currently we are trying to add 100 new Patrons! If that goal is met all Patrons will get to be part of a live streamed watch through of the show Vikings with Mathias and Daniel (and maybe some surprise guests). Members of the audience will get to ask questions and have them answered in real time! If you are a bit financially strapped right now but still want to help us out please consider leaving a review on Apple podcasts as that also really helps. Thank you for listening!

If you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!

To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com 

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This week Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with Eirik Storesund, the content creator behind Brute Norse,  a blog and podcast dedicated to dispelling the many popular misconceptions about the Viking Age and Norse culture, and bridging the gap between scholarship and public perception.  Together they will be discussing the riot in the US capitol last week, and the unfortunate public misconception of certain Norse symbols and cultual elements as a result. We've covered misappropriation of Viking symbols and the unfortunate ties with white supremacy before, and quite honestly we are sad to have to do so again so early in the year. However, given these unfortunate events though we don't really feel we have a choice. Lighter topics next week, we promise.

Check out our new Instagram: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast

And if you would like what we do, and would to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:

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Currently we are trying to add 100 new Patrons! If that goal is met all Patrons will get to be part of a live streamed watch through of the show Vikings with Mathias and Daniel (and maybe some surprise guests). Members of the audience will get to ask questions and have them answered in real time! If you are a bit financially strapped right now but still want to help us out please consider leaving a review on Apple podcasts as that also really helps. Thank you for listening!

If you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!

To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com 

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This week Mathias and Daniel sat down with the amazingly talented Stine Sandnes, whose unique photography and desire to reconnect with her roots gave birth to the hugely popular Instagram Helheimen! Stine's photos are all themed around Vikings, death, and particularly the character Hel.  It's an episode that is all things underworld and if you want some creepy, beautiful, thematic images to look at while you listen then head over to:

www.instagram.com/helheimen

We also now have our own Instagram so please check that out too: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast

If you would like what we do, and would to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:

www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcast

We put all the money back into the show to bring you a better product and your support means the world to us. If you are a bit financially strapped right now but still want to help us out please consider leaving a review on Apple podcasts as that also really helps. Thank you for listening!

If you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!

To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com 

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This week is a bit of a throwback episode. We figured that for our first episode of the New Year we would keep it light.  In that spirit Mathias and Daniel will be discussing Viking drinking games, possible PTSD in ancient warriors, and looking back on their favorite episodes and moments of 2020. As a special bonus Mathias also reveals his favorite Christmas movie!

We are also in the midst of setting up our Instagram so check that out over at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast

If you would like what we do, and would to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:

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We put all the money back into the show to bring you a better product and your support means the world to us. If you are a bit financially strapped right now but still want to help us out please consider leaving a review on Apple podcasts as that also really helps. Thank you for listening!

If you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!

To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com 

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For our final episode of 2020 Daniel and special guest host Sean Parry of Sacred Knot Tattoo
will be interviewing our very own Mathias Nordvig! We figured we would go out on a fun low key note to end a year which has been severely lacking on both of those fronts.
Topics include: Mathias telling the story of Odin and Thor vs  the giant Hrungnir, discussing the origin of Thors lightning powers, and everyones favorite meads to ring in the new year.

We did have some technical issues getting Sean to join so he makes his first appearance about 15 minutes in. Skip to there if you don't want to hear juicy tid bits about Mathias's childhood in Norway (but who doesn't want to hear those?)

If you would like what we do, and would to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:

www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcast

We put all the money back into the show to bring you a better product and your support means the world to us. If you are a bit financially strapped right now but still want to help us out please consider leaving a review on Apple podcasts as that also really helps. Thank you for listening!

Also check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast

If you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!

To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com 

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This week  Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with Josh Rood the lead singer of the band Nexion. Together they will be answering all your questions about the celebration of Yule in the Viking era, and also discussing the practice of human and animal sacrifice in various Norse religions and texts. Those may seem like strange bedfellows for topics but trust us, it works. On a lighter note everyone shares stories of their own Yuletide traditions and mishaps; Daniel in particular has one worthy of a saga.

It's been quite a year for everyone and we personally have come a long way from our Yule episode last year. This is for instance our second livestreamed episode for members of our Patreon! If you would like to be in the audience of future streams to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:

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We put all the money back into the show to bring you a better product and your support means the world to us. If you are a bit financially strapped right now but still want to help us out please consider leaving a review on Apple podcasts as that also really helps. Thank you for listening!

If you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!

To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com

Also check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast

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This week  Mathias and Daniel are sitting down with Espen Hatleskog otherwise known by his internet moniker: "Pilotviking." Espen does a lot of Viking themed photography and runs successful Instagram and Facebook pages for both himself and his dog Fenris.

Topics of discussion will include: The significance of wolves and ravens in Viking Culture, what kinds of dogs did Vikings domesticate, and how Harald Fairhair because the first king of Norway.

If you would like to check out Espen's amazing photography you can find pictures of him at:

Instagram.com/pilotviking
And if you only want pictures of his handsome dog Fenris you can find those at:

Instagram.com/fenris_the_vikingdog

How did a dog get so many Instagram followers? Well, it's complicated.

That's it for this week! If you like what we do please consider supporting us on Patreon:

www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcast

We put all the money back into the show to bring you a better product and your support means the world to us. If you are a bit financially strapped right now but still want to help us out please consider leaving a review on Apple podcasts as that also really helps. Thank you for listening!

Also check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast

If you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!

To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com 

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This week  Mathias and Daniel are thrilled to sit down with Emilie Lorentzen to speak about how she joined the band Heilung, nerd out about her background in Indo-European Languages, and her mysterious new music project.

Other topics of discussion include: The Danish island of Bornholm , where Emilie hails from, and whose folk music is the inspirations for her next project. The God Tyr, his names history and the mysterious lack of temples and religious sites dedicated to him. And how regional languages and dialects shape our thinking and who we are in the world; yes, even Daniel's.

The answers as always will be complicated.

That's it for this week! If you like what we do please consider supporting us on Patreon:
www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcast

We put all the money back into the show to bring you a better product and your support means the world to us. If you are a bit financially strapped right now but still want to help us out please consider leaving a review on Apple podcasts as that also really helps. Thank you for listening!
If you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!

To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com

Also check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast

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