Medieval Tales

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Step into a world of knights, castles, and epic adventures. Medieval Tales brings classic stories of chivalry, honor, and adventure to life through serialized audiobooks. From the enchanting realm of Camelot to the treacherous battles of the Crusades, these tales will transport you to a bygone era, one episode at a time. Whether you’re a history buff or simply love a good story, Medieval Tales is your gateway to classic medieval legends and historical fiction. Grab a cup of mead, settle into your favorite spot, and let’s journey through these captivating stories together!

  1. Episode 1

    The Saga of Gunnlaug the Worm-Tongue and Raven the Skald

    The Saga of Gunnlaug the Worm-Tongue and Raven the SkaldbyAnonymous; Translated by William Morris and Eiríkr Magnússon The Saga is a tale of love, rivalry, and poetic prowess. Gunnlaug, a skilled, sharp-tongued poet, and (Raven)Hrafn, another talented poet, fall in love with the beautiful Helga the Fair. Gunnlaug travels Europe, earning fame with his poetry and gifts, while Hrafn remains in Iceland, close to Helga. Gunnlaug returns and declares his love for Helga but she is betrothed to Hrafn. Their rivalry escalates through biting poems, each attempting to belittle the other. Gunnlaug finally challenges Hrafn to a duel to settle the dispute. The saga explores themes of love, loyalty, fate, and the power of words. It offers a look into Viking culture, honor and customs. (00:00) - Medieval Tales Podcast (00:18) - The Saga of Gunnlaug the Worm-Tongue and Raven the Skald (01:11) - CHAPTER I. Of Thorstein Egilson and his Kin (03:43) - CHAPTER II. Of Thorsteins Dream (08:50) - CHAPTER III. Of the Birth and Fostering of Helga the Fair (13:11) - CHAPTER IV. Of Gunnlaug Worm-tongue and his Kin (17:46) - CHAPTER V. Of Raven and his Kin (19:28) - CHAPTER VI. How Helga was vowed to Gunnlaug, and of Gunnlaug’s faring abroad (27:24) - CHAPTER VII. Of Gunnlaug in the East and the West (36:19) - CHAPTER VIII. Of Gunnlaug in Ireland (41:15) - CHAPTER IX. Of the Quarrel between Gunnlaug and Raven before the Swedish King (45:14) - CHAPTER X. How Raven came home to Iceland, and asked for Helga to Wife (48:12) - CHAPTER XI. Of how Gunnlaug must needs abide away from Iceland (52:14) - CHAPTER XII. Of Gunnlaug’s landing, and how he found Helga wedded to Raven (54:00) - CHAPTER XIII. Of the Winter-Wedding at Skaney, and how Gunnlaug gave the Kings Cloak to Helga (01:00:37) - CHAPTER XIV. Of the Holmgang at the Althing (01:06:34) - CHAPTER XV. How Gunnlaug and Raven agreed to go East to Norway, to try the matter again (01:10:26) - CHAPTER XVI. How the two Foes met and fought at Dingness (01:16:43) - CHAPTER XVII. The News of the Fight brought to Iceland (01:20:22) - CHAPTER XVIII. The Death of Helga the Fair (01:22:26) - Thank you for listening (01:22:34) - Please share the show! Follow Medieval Archives on Twitter/X.com | Mastodon | Blue Sky📜Sign Up for our newsletter💰Become a Producer; DONATE to the show via PayPal, or use Venmo You can also donate with Stripe Love Medieval Tales? Help us spread the word and become a history-making legend! Share the epic tales: Your friends will thank you for introducing them to the fascinating world of Medieval history.Become a proud producer: Support the show that keeps medieval stories alive! Visit https://MedievalTalespodcast.com/support for details.Leave your mark on history: Get your name listed in our credits – a lasting legacy for your love of the Middle Ages!Boost the show with a Podcasting 2.0 certified app: Castamatic | Podverse | Curiocaster | Fountain | Breez | Sphinx ★ Support this podcast ★ RSS Podcast Feed   Thank You to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports the show. We appreciate you taking the time to listen to each episode. Share it with your friends! Copyright © 2024 · Dragon Moon MediaAll Rights Reserved. No Infringement is Intended.Medieval Tales Podcast is a Medieval Archives & Dragon Moon Media production.

    The Saga of Gunnlaug the Worm-Tongue and Raven the Skald
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Step into a world of knights, castles, and epic adventures. Medieval Tales brings classic stories of chivalry, honor, and adventure to life through serialized audiobooks. From the enchanting realm of Camelot to the treacherous battles of the Crusades, these tales will transport you to a bygone era, one episode at a time. Whether you’re a history buff or simply love a good story, Medieval Tales is your gateway to classic medieval legends and historical fiction. Grab a cup of mead, settle into your favorite spot, and let’s journey through these captivating stories together!

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  • Creator
    The Archivist
  • Episodes
    72
  • Seasons
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Dragon Moon Media
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