What is Old Norse Religion?

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 01:22:31 +0000

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Discover the captivating world of ancient Norse beliefs as we delve into the pantheon of gods, epic sagas, and sacred rites. Join us on a fascinating exploration of Odin, Thor, Freyja, and more, as we unravel the threads of a rich and enigmatic faith that shaped the Viking Age.

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Music by:
Filip Holm

Sources/Recomended Reading:

Crawford, Jackson (transl. by) (2015). "The Poetic Edda". Hackett Publishing.

Crawford, Jackson (transl. by) (2017). "The Saga of the Volsungs". Hackett Publishing.

Johansson, Carl G. & Mats Malm (transl. by) (2015). "Snorres Edda". Anthropos.

Lindow, John (2002). "Norse Mythology: A Guide to Gods, Heroes, Rituals, and Beliefs". Oxford University Press.

Lönnroth, Lars (transl. by) (2016). "Den Poetiska Eddan". Bokförlaget Atlantis.

Näsström, Britt-Mari (1995). "Freyja - the great goddess of the north". Almqvist & Wiksell International.

Stensland, Gro (2007). "Fornnordisk Religion". Natur Kultur Akademisk.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro & Basics
5:55 Historical Sources
14:12 Cosmology
21:15 Origins & End of the world/gods
29:46 Religion?
33:00 Death, gods & the private cult
42:10 Blót & the public cult
50:00 Seidr (Shamanism?)
51:32 Conclusions