Below are the best videos we could find on Norse Mythology and mythology.
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Some of the most interesting characters in Norse mythology are not the powerful gods. But rather the creatures that constantly appear to challenge the gods and terrorise men.
The Scandinavian goddess Freyja is perhaps the most popular goddess from Norse mythology, Freya was the twin sister of Freyr and the daughter of Njord, god of the wind and sea.
The kidnapping of Idun. Idun was a lesser-known goddess from Norse mythology but nevertheless, a very important one. She was the keeper of the mysterious fruits that were eaten regularly by the Gods, fruits that enabled them to retain their youth and ward off the process of aging.
Answering a question about whether elements in Norse myth are due to Christian influence. Dr. Jackson Crawford is a historical linguist and an experienced teacher of both Old Norse and Modern Icelandic.
In this episode of lore on mythical entities, we talk about the legendary warrior maidens known as Valkyries. Enjoy!!!
Odin and the runes of power. A fascinating tale from Norse Mythology that demonstrates once more the desire of Odin to pursue all possible sources of knowledge and power in the cosmos. Odin is willing to sacrifice anything in his quest and in this story, the Nordic runes of power are the target.
In this vid, we explore Eir, the Norse Goddess of healing. A Goddess on which there is scant information, but a vibrant modern practice.
A closer look at the text of Hávamál 138-139, the sole medieval source for the tale of the god Óðinn [Odin] hanging himself in sacrifice to himself. Jackson Crawford, Ph.D.
(Updated Version) 6 of the biggest misconceptions about Norse myth and the Norse gods in popular culture.
A short introduction to the surprisingly complex king of the gods in Norse myth. Dr. Jackson Crawford is Instructor of Nordic Studies and Nordic Program Coordinator at the University of Colorado Boulder (formerly UC Berkeley and UCLA).
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