The Myth Legend & Lore Podcas‪t‬ Siobhan Clark

Today we have The Tháttr of Nornagest, which can be found in the longer version of the Saga of Olaf Tryggvason, contained in the Flateyjarbók, a medieval Icelandic manuscript. Our adaption is from Nora Kershaw’s 1921 translation, based on Valdimar Asmundarson’s 1891 version. This tale has a host of legendary figures, as well as mythical, and it reveals an interesting portrayal of life in a northern court. 
Those of us who have enjoyed the Saga of the Volsungs will be delighted with Guests account of his time with the hero Sigurth, and there is a wonderful section dedicated to Brynhild and her ride to Hel. But what will undoubtedly stand out is the tale of Guest himself and his connection to the Norns. 
There is also something a little special, the music you will hear is my sister-in-law playing a section of the Faroese Ballad Nornagest’s Rima, also provided by Nora Kershaw. It’s a beautiful piece and I very much hope you enjoy it as much as we have! Thank you, Karen, you helped to bring this story to life…
Nora Kershaw – Stories and Ballads of the Far Past www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33471

Today I have the joy of welcoming Professor Carolyne Larrington to the podcast! Join us as we discuss her fascinating new book ‘All Men Must Die, Power and Passion in Game of Thrones’, a fascinating exploration of the narratives, themes, and characters of a truly epic series!
Carolyne is a Professor of Medieval European Literature, Official Fellow of St John's College at the University of Oxford, and an author whose books include:
The Norse Myths a guide to Gods and Heroes
The Poetic Edda – A translation
The Land of the Green Man
& the exceptional, Winter is Coming
Find Professor Carolyne Larrington on:
Saturday 27 February, 8pm GMT www.thefolklorepodcast.com(online)
signumuniversity.org/event/carolyne-larrington-author-chat-and-qa/
www.medievalists.net/2021/02/game-thrones-medieval-studies/

Today I have the joy of sharing ‘An Bhuatais & the Meaning of Life’, the outstanding new album from Lorcán MacMathuna, with Martin Tourish, Daire Bracken & Éamonn Galldubh.
The album is accompanied by a fascinating and engaging book; ‘An Bhuatais and The Meaning of Life, the mythological representation of hope, longing, and fire’ written by Lorcán, which is an enlightening & philosophical exploration of what is it that gives life meaning. In past episodes of the podcast, we’ve explored a variety of Irish myths, legends, and folklore, if you have a keen interest in this as well as the history and traditions of Irelands people, then this album, this book, is undoubtedly for you! 
www.lorcanmacmathuna.com
www.youtube.com/user/lorcanmacmathuna
lorcanmacmathuna.bandcamp.com
soundcloud.com/evolutionofsound
www.reverbnation.com/lorcánmacmathúna
Twitter @mac_lorcan

An update on what to expect for the year ahead, & a wee bit more!
 
Links:
Lorcán Mac Mathúna:
Twitter @mac_lorcan
http://lorcanmacmathuna.com
 
www.vidforul.worpress.com
Dr Jóhanna Katrín Fridriksdóttir
https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/valkyrie
 
Old Norse For Modern Times
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/vikingverse/old-norse-for-modern-times
 
Althingi – A Viking Game of Strength and Influence
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/joshuagillingham/althingi-a-viking-game-of-strength-and-influence
 
Joshua Gillingham:
https://www.joshuagillingham.ca
https://twitter.com/JoshMGillingham
https://www.crowsnestbooks.com/product/the-gatewatch/ 
 
Eric Schumacher: 
https://www.ericschumacher.net
https://twitter.com/DarkAgeScribe
https://www.nextchapter.pub/authors/eric-schumacher-historical-fiction-author?rq=eric%20schumacher
 
Ian Stuart Sharpe:
https://www.facebook.com/vikingverse/
https://twitter.com/vikingverse
https://www.instagram.com/vikingverse/
https://www.vikingverse.com
 
Aaron Lax:
https://amlax.wordpress.com
https://twitter.com/amlax_?lang=en
 
Genevieve Gornichec:
www.genevievegornichec.com 
www.lunastationquarterly.com Issue 041
Twitter @gengornichec
 
Jeff Wolfe
https://www.lulu.com/en/gb/shop/jeff-wolfe/mythical-grammar/paperback/product-1kkj27d4.html
Twitter @wolfeofthewoods
 
Madeleine F. White:
@madeleinefwhite
https://www.crowsnestbooks.com/product/mother-of-floods
 
Woody Pather:
Twitter @PatherWoody
https://linktr.ee/WoodyPather
https://arunapather.wixsite.com/woodypather
https://www.instagram.com/woodypather/?igshid=6v1jj1xq73g
https://www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/mythic-tales-retold-1
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55877887-mythic-tales-retold
 
Fjorn’s Hall:
Twitter @Fjorn_the_Skald
http://fjorns-hall.com
Instagram www.instagram.com/fjorn_the_skald/
Facebook www.facebook.com/FjorntheSkald
 
Podcasts:
https://sagathingpodcast.wordpress.com
https://vikingagepodcast.com
https://www.northernmyths.com
http://thehistoryofvikings.com
https://historyeh.com
https://mythlegendlore.podbean.com
 
Goodreads:
https://www.goodreads.com/mythlegendlore

As requested by a lovely listener, here is the saga in one go!
The Saga of Frithiof the Bold is a continuation of Thorstein Viking’s Son, we have love, envy, battle, and a seafaring scene with a stave or two from our hero! Journey the seas as we re-join our old friend Angantyr who has made his home in the Orkneys. However, the tension between the sons of Beli & Thorstein results in the burning of Baldur’s Meads. What becomes of our hero when he discovers King Ring has wed Ingibiorg and is made an outlaw? Nothing is simple in love and war as they say; what will happen when King Ring uncovers the true identity of a man who has become a trusted friend? Just when Frithiof thinks he must leave Ingibiorg behind, change is on the horizon, & perhaps one last battle with the brother kings!

Adaption of the 1875 translation by Eiríkr Magnússon & William Morris, and Rasmus B. Anderson in 1901


http://www.gutenberg.org/files/24420/24420-h/24420-h.htm


https://filmstro.com


 

In chapter’s 12-15 of The Saga of Frithiof the Bold, King Ring uncovers Thief’s true identity! Just when Frithiof thinks he must leave Ingibiorg behind, change is on the horizon, & perhaps one last battle with the brother kings!


Adaption of the 1875 translation by Eiríkr Magnússon & William Morris, and Rasmus B. Anderson in 1901


http://www.gutenberg.org/files/24420/24420-h/24420-h.htm


https://filmstro.com