It Could Happen Here CZM Book Club: Soria Moria Castle
May 18, 2025
Margaret dives into 'Soria Moria Castle,' sharing a classic Norse fairy tale with unexpected queer interpretations. The discussion follows Halvor's transformation from a restless youth to a courageous hero facing trolls and rescuing princesses. Themes of identity, self-discovery, and the significance of storytelling unfold as listeners explore how folklore resonates with contemporary issues. The podcast elegantly connects adventure and personal growth, inviting a fresh perspective on traditional narratives.
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Halvor's Magical Journey Begins
- Halvor is a lazily described youth who continually pokes in ashes, uninterested in trades until he joins a seafaring skipper.
- He encounters magical castles, princesses, and trolls with multiple heads to battle, beginning his enchanted journey.
Halvor Fights Trolls, Frees Princesses
- Halvor frees princesses from trolls with 3, 6, and 9 heads by wielding their magical sword after drinking from a flask.
- The princesses are grateful and Halvor chooses the youngest as his bride, though he remains strange and wants to return home.
Halvor’s Quest to Reunite
- Halvor loses the princesses by sleepwalking and wakes to find them gone, feeling desolate and embarking to find them again.
- After a long journey aided by magical boots and west wind, he arrives at a wedding feast where his true identity is revealed.