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Welcome to a wee return before Christmas!Today we have a news update and a tale that suits this time of year... I think! Welcome to the tale of Thidrandi, who despite his many admirable qualities, can fight neither death nor fate when it arriv
Oral tradition is a wonderfully diverse form of communication in which societies share and maintain their knowledge, culture and history from generation to generation. It includes methods such as poetry, prose, storytelling and singing. However
In today’s episode, I have the honour of featuring the wonderful music of Ian Fontova and his new album Tales of Olden. To accompany the music, we have a thrilling tale featuring Badb the battle goddess, a mythic isle, the legendary Boar King,
Today we have The Tháttr of Nornagest, which can be found in the longer version of the Saga of Olaf Tryggvason, contained in the Flateyjarbók, a medieval Icelandic manuscript. Our adaption is from Nora Kershaw’s 1921 translation, based on Valdi
Today I have the joy of welcoming Professor Carolyne Larrington to the podcast! Join us as we discuss her fascinating new book ‘All Men Must Die, Power and Passion in Game of Thrones’, a fascinating exploration of the narratives, themes, and ch
Today I have the joy of sharing ‘An Bhuatais & the Meaning of Life’, the outstanding new album from Lorcán MacMathuna, with Martin Tourish, Daire Bracken & Éamonn Galldubh.The album is accompanied by a fascinating and engaging book; ‘An Bhuata
An update on what to expect for the year ahead, & a wee bit more!Links:Lorcán Mac Mathúna:Twitter @mac_lorcanhttp://lorcanmacmathuna.comwww.vidforul.worpress.comDr Jóhanna Katrín Fridriksdóttirhttps://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/valkyrie
As requested by a lovely listener, here is the saga in one go!The Saga of Frithiof the Bold is a continuation of Thorstein Viking’s Son, we have love, envy, battle, and a seafaring scene with a stave or two from our hero! Journey the seas as w
In chapter’s 12-15 of The Saga of Frithiof the Bold, King Ring uncovers Thief’s true identity! Just when Frithiof thinks he must leave Ingibiorg behind, change is on the horizon, & perhaps one last battle with the brother kings!Adaption of
In Chapter’s 7-11 of The Saga of Frithiof the Bold, we re-join our old friend Angantyr who has made his home in the Orkneys. However, the sons of Beli are up to no good, & someone loses a tooth or two in a fray that results in the burning of Ba
Today we have the beginning of a wonderful legendary tale; The Saga of Frithiof the Bold! A continuation of Thorstein Viking’s Son, part 1 covers chapters 1-6. We have love, envy, battle, and a seafaring scene with a stave or two from our hero!
Today I welcome our good friend, author Joshua Gillingham to the podcast! Althingi – A Viking Game of Strength and Influence is the brand-new card game developed by Joshua, we also hear some exciting news about The Everspring, a sequel to The G
Today I am delighted to welcome Woody Pather, author of Mythic Tales Retold! I think this gathering is going to encourage a smile, to pause our day for a moment, & fuel the fire of curiosity that burns in every one of us!Woody Pather:Twitter
Today I have the pleasure of welcoming Madeleine F White, the author of Mother of Floods! This is a rather special novel that takes us on a journey exploring the spiritual, digital, & the world we live in today. It is an intelligent, thought-pr
Welcome to A Gathering of Skalds, & a celebration of National Poetry Day! We have the pleasure of welcoming Jeff Wolfe, who has prepared a selection of poetry from his debut book Mythical Grammar. We also have two promo's; Casting Through Ancie
Welcome to an episode focusing on a tutelary figure from the folklore of the Scottish Highlands & Islands; the Glaistig! I hope you enjoy these tales, and please have a wee listen to some exciting news at the end of the episode!Links;https://
Today I am delighted to host A Gathering of Skalds featuring our good friend & exceptionally talented author, Genevieve Gornichec. Please, sit back & enjoy a reading of What The Gods Left Behind, and don't forget to pre-book your copy of The Wi
Welcome to episode 2 of Víðförul: The Women Pioneers of the Vinland Sagas! Today we discuss Guðríður Þorbjarnardóttir & Þorbjörg lítilvölva; this captivating encounter is a highlight of the saga. We also look at the realities of marriage for yo
In this episode we will introduce Auð ‘the Deep-Minded’, the renowned Viking woman and protagonist of the first section of the Icelandic saga called Eiríks saga rauða in Old Norse, or the Saga of Eric the Red. Dr Jóhanna Katrín Fridriksdottír a
Johanna Katrin Fridriksdottir and I are excited to share our new series we’ve developed for the podcast, you’ll also be able to watch a trailer on our website vidforul.wordpress.com or the Myth Legend & Lore YouTube channel! Keep a wee eye out
It has been some time since we've had an Irish legend, so today we shall start the thrilling adventure of Finn and his men, as they battle an army of kings who would take Ireland for themselves!
Today I am joined by authors Joshua Gillingham, Eric Schumacher, Ian Stuart Sharpe, & Aaron Lax for the first Gathering of Skalds! In these special episodes, our guests narrate wonderful extracts from their new and & upcoming works. There reall
Today I narrate The Saga of Halfdan the Black from Snorri Sturluson's Heimskringla! As an introduction from the Ynglinga Saga, I have the interesting tale of Gudrod the Hunter, the murdered father of Halfdan. I very much hope you enjoy this sag
Today's episode discovers the ancient Celtic festival of Beltane in Scotland! There are some fascinating legends and folklore tales attached to this celebration of regeneration, light and fire. At the end of the episode, there something a littl
Today I have the honour of welcoming Dr Jóhanna Katrín Fridriksdóttir and her exceptional book Valkyrie: The Women Of The Viking World! Please join us for what was a delightful and fascinating conversation as we discuss the mythology of the Val
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