Between Two Ravens: A Norse Mythology Podcast

In this episode, we discuss the story of how Thor gets his hammer stolen and how the Aesir's plan to retrieve it results in Thor marrying the giant, Thrym. As told in the Poetic Edda poem, Thrymskviða. A poem which reads like a comedy and features many of the Aesir, primarily Thor, Loki, Freya, Heimdall, with Odin weirdly being absent.Shawn and David discuss the similarities of Thor sacrificing who he is (the stereotypical "man" who wouldn't be reduced to wearing a dress) to Odin Sacrificing destroying himself via hanging to learn the runes. We also further discuss Thor's binge eating/drinking, Freya, the goddess, Var.  If you are enjoying the show, please consider a donation to help keep the podcast ad-free. https://tworavenpodcast.wordpress.com/donation/Podcast Website: https://tworavenpodcast.wordpress.com/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betweentworavens/Between Two Ravens is a podcast about the psychological significance of Norse Mythology. Shawn is an amateur Norse Mythology expert. David is not a Jungian Analyst, but he reads a lot of books about Carl Jung's theories on the collective unconscious and individuation.Books Mentioned: Poetic Edda by Carolyne Larrington (Oxford World Classics; David’s preferred translation): https://amzn.to/3sxITc7Poetic Edda by Jackson Crawford: https://amzn.to/3JqmsfFSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/tworavenpodcast)

In Season 1 Episode 13, we present the story of Thor the Fisherman. It is one of the few myths well represented in both Prose Edda (Gylfaginning chapter 48) and in the Poetic Edda - Hymiskviða. There is a lot of interesting nuance to the differences between these versions and the poem is packed with kennings. We discuss our personal theories on the mythology and psychology of this story, and gain some more understanding of the Norse Mythological figures Aegir, Njord, Tjalfi, Tyr, and Loki.Outro - Die Forelle by Franz Schubert  If you are enjoying the show, please consider a donation to help keep the podcast ad-free. https://tworavenpodcast.wordpress.com/donation/Podcast Website: https://tworavenpodcast.wordpress.com/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betweentworavens/Between Two Ravens is a podcast about the psychological significance of Norse Mythology. Shawn is an amateur Norse Mythology expert. David is not a Jungian Analyst, but he reads a lot of books about Carl Jung's theories on the collective unconscious and individuation.Books mentioned: Prose Edda (Penguin Classics): https://amzn.to/3inCvznProse Edda - Gylfaginning (Free translation; Chapter XLVIII): https://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/pre/pre04.htmPoetic Edda by Carolyne Larrington (Oxford World Classics; David’s preferred translation): https://amzn.to/3sxITc7Poetic Edda by Jackson Crawford: https://amzn.to/3JqmsfF  Norse Mythology – A guide to Gods, Heros, Rituals and Belief by John Lindow: https://amzn.to/3uHTiF4Joseph Campbell - Hero with a Thousand Faces: https://amzn.to/3vMEGEB Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/tworavenpodcast)

In Season 1 Episode 12, we finish presenting the story of Thor’s Adventure with Utgarda-Loki. We analyze what the story means about Thor and talk more about the archetype of the trickster god. David explains Freudian defense mechanisms and how once you understand them, you see them everywhere.Bonus: Shawn and David do voice acting and we discuss the Rooster’s of the Apocalypse.Fact Checking: As far as we know, Tjalfi is a human. His father is the husbandman of the farm Thor visits. If he is in fact Tjalfi’s real father…Podcast Website: https://tworavenpodcast.wordpress.com/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betweentworavens/Between Two Ravens is a podcast about the psychological significance of Norse Mythology. Shawn is an amateur Norse Mythology expert. David is not a Jungian Analyst, but he reads a lot of books about Carl Jung's theories on the collective unconscious and individuation.Books mentioned: Prose Edda (Penguin Classics): https://amzn.to/3inCvznProse Edda - Gylfaginning (Free translation; we start at Chapter XLIV): https://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/pre/pre04.htm  Norse Mythology – A guide to Gods, Heros, Rituals and Belief by John Lindow: https://amzn.to/3uHTiF4Joseph Campbell - Hero with a Thousand Faces: https://amzn.to/3vMEGEBIf you would like to support the podcast, you can donate directly using PayPal or Venmo: https://tworavenpodcast.wordpress.com/donation/Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/tworavenpodcast)

In Season 1 Episode 11, Shawn and David continue with the Adventures of Thor. Shawn explains what shows are hot on Netflix; David explains Dank Memes. We introduce Loki, the trickster god, and follow Thor on his mission to smash all the giants. David talks about the idea of being possessed by an archetype and what is the “Hero Archetype”? Water Jar Boy makes a return. Podcast Website: https://tworavenpodcast.wordpress.com/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TwoRavenPodcastFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betweentworavens/Between Two Ravens is a podcast about the psychological significance of Norse Mythology. Shawn is an amateur Norse Mythology expert. David is not a Jungian Analyst, but he reads a lot of books about Carl Jung's theories on the collective unconscious and individuation.Check out the blog for more of David’s thoughts on Archetypes: https://tworavenpodcast.wordpress.comBooks mentioned: Prose Edda (Penguin Classics): https://amzn.to/3inCvznProse Edda - Gylfaginning (Free translation; we start at Chapter XLIV): https://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/pre/pre04.htmJoseph Campbell - Hero with a Thousand Faces: https://amzn.to/3vMEGEBNeil Gaiman - Norse Mythology: https://amzn.to/3if50zkIf you would like to support the podcast, you can donate directly using PayPal or Venmo: https://tworavenpodcast.wordpress.com/donation/Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/tworavenpodcast)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Season 1 Episode 10, Shawn and David discuss the myth of Thor's battle with the strongest of all giants, Hrungnir. Is it all a secret plot by Odin to teach his son Thor a lesson?David discusses potential meanings of Hrungnir's 3 pointed heart and talks more about Archetypes and the hero's journey. Bonus myth at the end of the episode!Podcast Website: https://tworavenpodcast.wordpress.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betweentworavens/Between Two Ravens is a podcast about the psychological significance of Norse Mythology. Shawn is an amateur Norse Mythology expert. David is not a Jungian Analyst, but he reads a lot of books about Carl Jung's theories on the collective unconscious and individuation.Books mentioned: Prose Edda (Penguin Classics): https://amzn.to/3inCvznProse Edda - Skaldskaparmal (Free translation; see Chapter XVII): https://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/pre/pre05.htmJoseph Campbell - Hero with a Thousand Faces: https://amzn.to/3vMEGEBNeil Gaiman - Norse Mythology: https://amzn.to/3if50zkMan and His Symbols by Carl Jung: https://amzn.to/3vx59WOAsatru for Beginners by Mathias Nordvig: https://amzn.to/3JKjliWOther books we have discussed: https://tworavenpodcast.wordpress.com/2022/02/11/reading-list/If you would like to support the podcast, you can donate directly using PayPal or Venmo: https://tworavenpodcast.wordpress.com/donation/Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/tworavenpodcast)

In Season 1 Episode 9 Shawn and David take a deeper dive into the runes. How would a person go about learning the runes? What it means to say runes have "power"?Runes Part 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ZnolNzsHpG29e1m6iJQLI?si=nyyoaP0JRxW62xTWz4mPCQPodcast Website: https://tworavenpodcast.wordpress.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betweentworavens/Between Two Ravens is a podcast about the psychological significance of Norse Mythology. Shawn is an amateur Norse Mythology expert. David is not a Jungian Analyst, but he reads a lot of books about Carl Jung's theories on the collective unconscious and individuation.David's recommended reading about the runes:Diana Paxson - Taking Up the Runes: https://amzn.to/34rqkywEdred Thorsson - Futhark: https://amzn.to/3hW8w1BKatie Gerrard - Odin's Gateway: https://amzn.to/3hYkkjLA couple other psychology books David mentioned:Gottman - Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Children: https://amzn.to/3tLw0vLNeufeld & Mate - Hold on to your Kids: https://amzn.to/3CvTkS6Other books we have discussed: https://tworavenpodcast.wordpress.com/2022/02/11/reading-list/Check out the WordPress blog to see when David posts an article about the runes. He just finished the 3 part series on Shamanism.If you would like to support the podcast, you can donate directly using PayPal or Venmo: https://tworavenpodcast.wordpress.com/donation/Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/tworavenpodcast)\

In Season 1 Episode 8 Shawn and David perform a rendition of Hárbarðsljóð, The Lay of Harbard, Thor and the Ferryman.Shawn explains what a flyting is, David makes connections to rap battles, Monty Python, and schoolyard disses. Is Harbard Odin? Is Odin a bully? Does Thor need to work on his Game?Podcast Website: https://tworavenpodcast.wordpress.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betweentworavens/Between Two Ravens is a podcast about the psychological significance of Norse Mythology. Shawn is an amateur Norse Mythology expert. David is not a Jungian Analyst, but he reads a lot of books about Carl Jung's theories on the collective unconscious and individuation.Man and His Symbols by Carl Jung: https://amzn.to/3vx59WOAsatru for Beginners by Mathias Nordvig: https://amzn.to/3JKjliWOther books we have discussed: https://tworavenpodcast.wordpress.com/2022/02/11/reading-list/If you would like to support the podcast, you can donate directly using PayPal or Venmo: https://tworavenpodcast.wordpress.com/donation/Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/tworavenpodcast)

In Season 1 Episode 7 Shawn and David geek out about runes, what they mean, whether magic exists, and how the myths and sagas provide information about what runes might be used for. We plan to follow up with Runes Part 2 in a couple weeks.Podcast Website: https://tworavenpodcast.wordpress.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betweentworavens/Between Two Ravens is a podcast about the psychological significance of Norse Mythology. Shawn is an amateur Norse Mythology expert. David is not a Jungian Analyst, but he reads a lot of books about Carl Jung's theories on the collective unconscious and individuation.Samuel Smith, Yorkshire's oldest brewery (Est. 1758). I hope if I put their link here they'll send Shawn some free beer. https://www.samuelsmithsbrewery.co.uk/ What Shawn is reading: The Vinland Sagas https://amzn.to/3GTXXGbDavid's top source about the runes: https://amzn.to/34rqkywAsatru for Beginners by Mathias Nordvig: https://amzn.to/3JKjliWOther books we have discussed: https://tworavenpodcast.wordpress.com/2022/02/11/reading-list/ If you would like to support the podcast, you can donate directly using PayPal or Venmo: https://tworavenpodcast.wordpress.com/donation/

In Season 1 Episode 6, we continue our series on the Havamal. The sayings of the high one. We finish the poem from line 138 onward. Shawn recaps the journey Odin has been on up to the point in his quest for Wisdom.David explains what a Shaman is, how Odin is an example we might be able to learn from, and how Shamanism relates to Carl Jung's theory of integrating the psyche.Outro: Lord of the Dance / Simple Gifts - Traditional. Performed by David.Podcast Website: https://tworavenpodcast.wordpress.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betweentworavens/Between Two Ravens is a podcast about the psychological significance of Norse Mythology. Shawn is an amateur Norse Mythology expert. David is not a Jungian Analyst, but he reads a lot of books about Carl Jung's theories on the collective unconscious and individuation.  David's Blog Series on Shamanism: https://tworavenpodcast.wordpress.com/2022/02/14/introduction-to-shamanism/A free version of Havamal to read: https://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/poe/poe04.htmWhat Shawn is reading: The Vinland Sagas https://amzn.to/3GTXXGbOther books we have discussed: https://tworavenpodcast.wordpress.com/2022/02/11/reading-list/If you would like to support the podcast, you can donate directly using PayPal or Venmo: https://tworavenpodcast.wordpress.com/donation/ Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/tworavenpodcast)

In Season 1 Episode 5, we continue our series on the Havamal. The sayings of Har. Life advice from Odin.Shawn gives an update on Dark Age history, and makes an argument for Viking Individualism. We discuss Odin's life advice from Stanzas 81 to 137. Who is Loddfafnir? Does Odin hate women? Is he a scorned lover? Does corn aid against witchcraft? Who could trust Odin anyways?Outro: The Havamal Breakdown (Earth Strength) arranged and performed by David.Podcast Website: https://tworavenpodcast.wordpress.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betweentworavens/Between Two Ravens is a podcast about the psychological significance of Norse Mythology. Shawn is an amateur Norse Mythology expert. David is not a Jungian Analyst, but he reads a lot of books about Carl Jung's theories on the collective unconscious and individuation.A free version of Havamal to read: https://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/poe/poe04.htmShawn's edition of Havamal (Jackson Crawford): https://amzn.to/3Jlt92UDavid's edition of Havamal (Oxford World Classics): https://amzn.to/3sxITc7David's source: Echo of Odin has a chapter on Havamal and 10 commandments: https://amzn.to/34OoNlUWe now have affiliate links to recommended books. If you do purchase the book after following a link, some percent goes to support the podcast. You can donate directly using PayPal or Venmo: https://tworavenpodcast.wordpress.com/donation/