Phenomenal new footage of a rare and special bird
A fireside reading of Chapter 4 of The Saga of Hervor and Heidrek, in a new translation by Jackson Crawford from Hackett Publishing Company ( www.hackettpublishing.com/two-sagas-of-mythical-he… ).
We're close to the beginning of this summer's Old Norse classes. Register today for a 16-week course that will get you reading the sources of Norse myth in the original language! Beginner's class ( tinyurl.com/oldnorsesummer2024 ) and advanced class ( tinyurl.com/oldnorse2summer2024 ) both available.
Yesterday at my Meadkrieger talk I met Peter Heller, author of The Dog Stars! Colorado's a small world sometimes.
Is it Laxdæla saga, Laxdœla saga, or Laxdǿla saga? It depends who you ask. An Old Norse specialist explains why there's a question, and why it has different answers.
Feedback about the Old Norse class this spring, from a Patreon post about it. There's still time to sign up for the summer intro. course ( tinyurl.com/oldnorsesummer2024 ) or advanced course ( tinyurl.com/oldnorse2summer2024 ), which both begin Sunday!
Bifrǫst (or Bilrǫst) is the burning rainbow bridge that connects the world of gods to the world of human beings, according to the Eddas.
Talking the history and origin of runes live on June 8th in Denver!
Prior to the introduction of Christianity, Old Norse seems to have lacked a word meaning "soul" or "spirit" in the sense that it is used today.
More good feedback from spring's Old Norse students. Register for a summer Old Norse class before Sunday! Intro. class (for beginners): tinyurl.com/oldnorsesummer2024 Advanced class (for those who have taken the intro. class or equivalent): tinyurl.com/oldnorse2summer2024
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