Episode 24: Germanic Mythology

May 5, 2013

Explore the influence of Germanic mythology on modern English. Learn about Germanic gods, religious traditions, and their impact on the English language. Discover the mythology of Thor and the debates surrounding the goddess of Friday. Discuss the connection between the Germanic goddess Eostra and Easter. Dive into the Germanic belief in the afterlife and its connection to the sea. Discover the influence of Germanic mythology on literature and its lasting impact on Western literature today.

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Introduction

00:00 • 3min

The Spread of Writing, Christianity, and Germanic Mythology

03:03 • 28min

Thor and the Germanic Goddess of Friday

31:06 • 4min

The Origins of Eostra and the Connection to Easter

35:26 • 5min

Germanic Mythology and the Connection to the Sea

40:30 • 6min

Germanic Mythology and its Influence on Literature

46:27 • 2min