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Sagas from Scandinavia and Iceland, Norse mythology, the history of vikings, runes and other tales from the North and the Germanic world.

On this channel I'll be sharing the incredibly rich nordic literature and history with you, which is less known than it should be, since it contains hundreds of exciting and lively stories. Find out, how Norse gods protect the nine worlds of the universe, how mighty heroes from old sagas accomplished to defeat their fiercest enemies and how vikings and germanic people shook the ancient and medieval world.

I'm Mathias, let's discover the North together.

Northman's Tales Mathias Mertke

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Sagas from Scandinavia and Iceland, Norse mythology, the history of vikings, runes and other tales from the North and the Germanic world.

On this channel I'll be sharing the incredibly rich nordic literature and history with you, which is less known than it should be, since it contains hundreds of exciting and lively stories. Find out, how Norse gods protect the nine worlds of the universe, how mighty heroes from old sagas accomplished to defeat their fiercest enemies and how vikings and germanic people shook the ancient and medieval world.

I'm Mathias, let's discover the North together.

    The Saga of Grettir the Strong #5 - Grettir comes into his outlawry

    The Saga of Grettir the Strong #5 - Grettir comes into his outlawry

    This is chapter 5 of Grettir's saga, written by Allen French. Grettir's saga is one of the most famous sagas told in Iceland, which supposedly took  place between the ninth and the eleventh centuries in Iceland  and Norway. In chapter 5, Grettir becomes bored with his current situation, but when the news came to him that Olaf Haraldsson became the King of Norway he set out to Norway in order to serve him. However, landing in Norway, people accused him of burning men alive, which brings Grettir into serious trouble. Did he really do it and how did everything turn out for him? Find it out!

    Intro and Outro music by: Amoebacrew - Drums of Drakkar https://youtu.be/A4oiY1Mqj90

    • 22분
    The Saga of Grettir the Strong #4 | The hauntings at Thorhalstead

    The Saga of Grettir the Strong #4 | The hauntings at Thorhalstead

    This is chapter 4 of Grettir's saga, written by Allen French. Grettir's saga is one of the most famous sagas told in Iceland, which supposedly took place between the ninth and the eleventh centuries in Iceland and Norway. In chapter 4, the story of chief Thorhal and his misery is told. His land is haunted by ghosts and terrorised by a troll, which cause much damage to his livestock and people. Many people fled form his farm, because they were afraid to lose their lives, if they would stay there much longer. Everything becomes even worse when Glam, a new shepherd, joins their farm. By the night before Christmas, he got slayed and from that time on his ghost started haunting the land terribly. When all hope was lost, Grettir, who returned to Iceland recently, heard of the matter and offered his help, not knowing that this challenge might be the greatest he ever faced.

    Intro and Outro music by: Amoebacrew - Drums of Drakkar https://youtu.be/A4oiY1Mqj90

    • 24분
    The Saga of Grettir the Strong #3 | Grettir and the Bear and the Brothers of Biorn

    The Saga of Grettir the Strong #3 | Grettir and the Bear and the Brothers of Biorn

    This is chapter 3 of Grettir's saga, written by Allen French.  Grettir's saga is one of the most famous sagas told in Iceland, which  supposedly took place between the ninth and the eleventh centuries in  Iceland and  Norway. In chapter 3, Grettir sailed to Helgoland and stayed in the house of Chief Thorkel for the winter. After the winter passed, a big bear roused from his winter sleep and makes the life of the people a worrisome one. Grettir sets on to fight the beast, but will he make it? Moreover, Biorn, one of Thorkel's Kinsmen, got in an argument with Grettir and even the Earl of Norway threatens his life now. Will Grettir survive once again? Tune in to listen to the full story. 

    Intro and Outro music by: Amoebacrew - Drums of Drakkar https://youtu.be/A4oiY1Mqj90

    • 17분
    The Saga of Grettir the Strong #2 | Grettir and the Baresarks

    The Saga of Grettir the Strong #2 | Grettir and the Baresarks

    This is chapter 2 of Grettir's saga, written by Allen French. Grettir's saga is one of the most famous sagas told in Iceland, which supposedly took place between the ninth and the eleventh centuries in Iceland and  Norway. In chapter two Christmas time arrived and Throfinn and many of his men left their island to celebrate Yule at the mainland, thinking his family save with Grettir and eight other men to protect his family and belongings. However, Thorir Paunch and Ogmund the Evil, two infamous outlaws, landed at the Island with many men and threaten the safety of all people living there. Will Grettir defeat the outlaws?

    Intro and Outro music by: Amoebacrew - Drums of Drakkar https://youtu.be/A4oiY1Mqj90

    • 20분
    The Saga of Grettir the Strong #1 | Grettir and Karr the Old

    The Saga of Grettir the Strong #1 | Grettir and Karr the Old

    This is chapter 1 of Grettir's saga, written by Allen French. Grettir's saga is one of the most famous sagas told in Iceland, which supposedly took place between the ninth and the eleventh centuries in Iceland and Norway. Chapter one tells the story of Grettir's exiling from Iceland and his new life at Thorfinn's island in Norway. Grettir went on to his first heroic deed and went for the treasure in Karr the Old's burial mound, where great danger already awaits him.

    Intro and Outro music by: Amoebacrew - Drums of Drakkar https://youtu.be/A4oiY1Mqj90

    • 14분

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