
HistoryExtra podcast Norse myths: everything you wanted to know
Nov 12, 2023
Exploring Norse myths and their influence on daily life, historian Eleanor Rosamund Barraclough answers listener questions about the pantheon of Norse myths, from the creation of the world to Ragnarok. Topics include the role of prophecy, female burials, and the wide-reaching influence of Norse mythology beyond Scandinavia. Additionally, the podcast delves into specific Norse myths such as the Giant Testicle-Skavi Laugh Challenge and Thor's Missing Hammer, as well as the enduring popularity and interpretation of Norse mythology.
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Creation of the World and the Nine Realms
04:51 • 15min
The Concept of Prophecy and Female Burials in Norse Mythology
20:08 • 2min
Exploring Norse Mythology and Its Influence Beyond Scandinavia
22:09 • 14min
A Norse Myth: The Giant Testicle-Skavi Laugh Challenge
35:55 • 2min
Thor's Missing Hammer: A Norse Myth
38:19 • 13min
The Enduring Popularity and Interpretation of Norse Mythology
51:14 • 4min
