Neil Price

Neil Price, a Professor of archaeology at Uppsala University and expert on Viking culture, joins the conversation to illuminate the bizarre and gruesome aspects of Viking sorcery. They discuss shocking rituals, such as burial practices involving slaves, and the roles of Valkyries as symbols of both war and chaos. The dialogue also unpacks the enigmatic nature of berserkers and their connections to shamanistic traditions. Listeners will be fascinated by the intertwining of Norse spirituality with everyday life and the complexities of Viking beliefs.