Myths and Legends 3C-Vikings: Renewed shall be Blade that was Broken
Jun 24, 2015
In this episode of the podcast, the hosts explore the influence of J.R.R. Tolkien in the Norse myths, including the appearance of a cursed ring and the reforging of a legendary sword. They also discuss Loki tearing a family apart and Odin's disguises. The episode features huge Viking battles and people transforming into animals. The creature of the week is a leprechaun's relative who loves getting drunk and harassing dogs.
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Grief At The Fjord
- Sigmund carries his son's corpse to a fjord where a one-eyed ferryman (Odin) takes the body away and then vanishes.
- He returns home, exiles his wife Borkild for poisoning their son, and she dies soon after in exile.
Broken Sword And A Prophecy
- Sigmund remarries Hjordis (Hjordis/Hjordis spelled Hjordis) and later fights Lingvi's army but is struck down when Odin breaks his sword.
- Mortally wounded, Sigmund prophesies a son who will reforge the broken sword and achieve great deeds.
Divine Caprice Shapes Fate
- Odin's casual interventions repeatedly shape the Volsung fate, sometimes causing tragedy more than help.
- The tale shows gods acting capriciously, altering mortal destinies through small, inscrutable acts.