Have you ever wondered " What is a Viking?" , " Were Vikings tattooed ?" or " Did they ever REALLY use the Blood Eagle ? If so, then this is the right podcast for YOU . In this podcast, follow along Daniel Farrand's (Owner of Horns of Odin) journey as he tries to make sense of the complex history of the Viking Age and Nordic Mythology, through easy to digest, funny, natural (and often very honest) conversations. Daniel is joined by Co-Host (and in house archaeologist) Margrethe Havgar, as the…
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Who were the Frisians, and why has their powerful early medieval realm been overlooked in North Sea history? In this episode, Daniel Farrand and Margrethe Havgar are joined by researcher and YouTuber Hilbert Vinkenoog (History with Hilbert) to uncover the forgotten kingdom of Medieval Frisia. Wedged between Anglo-Saxon England, Frankish Gaul, and Viking Age Scandinavia, Frisia commanded vital…
In this week's episode, Dan interviews Jameson Foster as they discuss the complexities of defining Nordic folk music. ------------------------------------------------ Follow Jameson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesonfoster.wav Follow the Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast If you like what we do and would like to be in the audience for live streams…
In this week's episode, Dan catches up with longtime friend of the podcast, Jonas Lorentzen, to talk about his musical projects and the importance of respect and authenticity in art. ------------------------------------------------ Follow Jonas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonaslorentzenmusic Follow the Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast If you like…
In this week's episode, Dan talks mead halls with Stephen Pollington, the man who literally wrote the book all about their cultural impact in the Viking world. ------------------------------------------------ Follow Stephen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephenpollington Also, check out his books: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B001HCVE1Y Follow the Podcast on Instagram:…
In this week's episode, Dan sits down with one of the legends of modern ritual and folk-inspired music, Maria Franz. ------------------------------------------------ Follow Maria on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariafranzartist Also, follow her dog Luna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lunathetourdog Follow the Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast…
In this week's episode, Dan and Mags are joined by good friend of the podcast, Adam Bierstedt, to discuss how much of an impact Viking Mania has had around the world. ------------------------------------------------ Follow Adam on the Museum of Danish America's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danishmuseum Follow Margrethe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags Follow the Podcast on…
In this week's episode, Dan welcomes Natalie Hopwood to the podcast to discuss mythological creatures and monsters, exploring their representations in sagas and their cultural significance. ------------------------------------------------ Follow Natalie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queen_bunnyforest Follow the Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast If you…
In this week's episode, Dan and Mags are joined by Prof. James Montgomery as he tells us more about Ibn Fadlan's Adventures, drawing on the Islamic texts he personally translated. ------------------------------------------------ Check out James on the Classical Arabic Literature Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@ArabLitPod https://open.spotify.com/show/0QdNolW13UErUVbr3s7AmX Follow Margrethe on…
In this week's episode, Dan and Mags chat with folklore enthusiast Amelia Roberts to discuss British Folklore and the Summer Solstice. ------------------------------------------------ Check out Amelia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britishfolklore Follow Margrethe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags Follow the Podcast on Instagram:…
In this week's episode, Dan and Mags sit down with Dr. Mathias Nordvig to talk about the recent “Nordic Folk” debate that is causing a divide within the music scene. ------------------------------------------------ Check out Mathias on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mathiasnordvig Follow Margrethe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags Follow the Podcast on Instagram:…
In this week's episode, Dan and Mags catch up with Ema Tennås Rimstad to explore how runes have been represented in other languages. ------------------------------------------------ Check out Ema on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/etrimstad Follow Margrethe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags Follow the Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast If…
