Nordic Mythology Podcast
Daniel Farrand
Have you ever wondered "What is a Viking?", "Were Vikings tattooed?" or "Did they ever REALLY use the Blood Eagle? If so, then this is the right podcast for YOU.In this podcast, follow along Daniel Farrand's (Owner of Horns of Odin) journey as he tries to make sense of the complex history of the Viking Age and Nordic Mythology, through easy to digest, funny, natural (and often very honest) conversations. Daniel is joined by Co-Host (and in house archaeologist) Margrethe Havgar, as the pair are joined by a host of guests; which include world leading scholars and Viking Age creators, to world renowned musicians and movie stars. So, if you've ever asked "Were Runes used for magic?" or "is Thor REALLY the only person who can lift his hammer?". We'll definitely have an episode on itBut be prepared to be told, "It's Complicated." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 15, 2026 • 1h 38min
Ep 298 - The Show Must Go On with Ed Gamester
In this week's episode, Dan and Mags are joined by Ed Gamester (Filling in for Mathias) to shoot the breeze and talk everything from old Norse, theater and wrestling.------------------------------------------------Check out Ed's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thustheguildFollow Margrethe on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/arkeomagsFollow the Podcast on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 8, 2026 • 1h 6min
Ep 297 - Remembering Tradition with Prof. Gísli Sigurðsson
In this week's episode, Dan and Mags interview to discuss how memory and oral tradition can influence our interpretations of written sources Gísli Sigurðsson.------------------------------------------------Check out Gísli on Academia:https://arnastofnun.academia.edu/G%C3%ADsliSigur%C3%B0ssonFollow Margrethe on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/arkeomagsFollow the Podcast on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 1, 2026 • 1h 36min
Ep 296 - Stranger Burials with Emma Thompson and Brad Marshall
In this week's episode, Dan and Mags are once again joined by burial experts Emma Thompson and Brad Marshall to examine some of the more unusual burials, from well afterlife portals to bone pillows.------------------------------------------------Follow Emma on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/archaemmaFollow Brad on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/archaeobrad14Follow Margrethe on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/arkeomagsFollow the Podcast on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 24, 2025 • 1h 6min
Ep 295 - The Wild Hunt with Prof. Terry Gunnell
In this week's Yuletide Special, Dan and Mags are joined by Prof. Terry Gunnell, a highly regarded researcher in folk legends, as he tells us everything there is to know about the festively mythical Wild Hunt.------------------------------------------------Follow Terry on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gunnell_terryFollow Margrethe on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/arkeomagsFollow the Podcast on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 18, 2025 • 1h 48min
Ep 294 - Neurodivergent Sagas with Dan Coultas
In this week's episode, Dan and Mags interview Dan Coultas to ask him about his research into identifying neurodivergent characters in Old Norse literature.------------------------------------------------Follow Dan (Guest) on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thegodsowncountyFollow Margrethe on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/arkeomagsFollow the Podcast on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 11, 2025 • 1h 50min
Ep 293 - Did Vikings Drink Mead? with Simon Trafford
In this week's episode, Dan and Mags sit down with Simon Trafford, Senior Lecturer in medieval history to dive into the topic of mead, how it's made, and the multiple purposes it was used for.------------------------------------------------Follow Simon on Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/simonjptrafford.bsky.socialFollow Margrethe on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/arkeomagsFollow the Podcast on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 4, 2025 • 1h 7min
Ep 292 - Runes Glorious Runes with Ema Tennås Rimstad
In this week's episode, Dan and Mags have a chat with Ema Tennås Rimstad. A Doctoral Fellow in Philology who has been researching the use of bind runes during the Middle Ages in Norway.------------------------------------------------Follow Ema on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/etrimstadFollow Margrethe on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/arkeomagsFollow the Podcast on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 27, 2025 • 2h 7min
Ep 291 - Conducting Heilung with Christopher Juul
In this week's episode, Dan is joined by the legendary composer for Heilung, Christopher Juul, to take us through his process of how he makes music.------------------------------------------------Follow Heilung on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/amplifiedhistoryAnd follow Christopher on his personal Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/christopher_juulFollow the Podcast on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 20, 2025 • 1h 22min
Ep 290 - Cursed Swords with Liam Waters
In this week's episode, Dan is joined by Liam Waters to discuss Cursed Swords and the mythology surrounding these fascinating weapons.------------------------------------------------Follow Liam on X (Twitter):https://x.com/liamh2osFollow the Podcast on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 18, 2025 • 43min
Viking Smut Ep 6 - The Skuldner Part 2
In this month's smut episode, Dan, Mags and Clair return to the wild and raunchy tale that is The Skuldner.------------------------------------------------Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LJbJ6nM_1MoFollow Clare on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/clareifyFollow Margrethe on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/arkeomagsFollow the Podcast on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
