Valhalla Conversations
Valhalla Conversations
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Let's talk all things Norse - the history, the mythology, how each has been reinterpreted or reinvented in the 20th century onwards and in all media forms. From books to comics to TV series to video games and more - join me, a self-confessed Norse Geek with a variety of hosts and special guests including authors, historians and expert academics.
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The podcast delves into various themes surrounding Norse mythology and history, with episodes examining modern adaptations of Norse characters in literature, comic books, and films, including discussions about titles like Ragnarok and Vikings: Valhalla, along with specific cultural practices of the Viking Age illustrated through guests' works.
Let’s talk all things Norse – the history, the mythology, how each has been reinterpreted or reinvented in the 20th century onwards and in all media forms. From books to comics to TV series to video games and more – join me, a self-confessed Norse Geek with a variety of hosts and special guests including authors, historians and expert academics.
When we think of Norse myths in books today, popular 20th century writers like Neil Gaiman andKevin Crossley-Holland, Joanne Harris and Rick Riordan, Louie Stowell and many more, and even the colourful world of Marvel Comics immediately come to mind. They are the giants of modern retelling—but what if I told you there’s a forgotten foundation of Norse myth storytelling that predates them all? The names of these authors—all of them women—have completely vanished from the record.
Discover a group of women writers from the 19th century who were retelling the sagas and reimagining the North. Their books achieved massive popularity in their time—some are even considered classics – so why were they forgotten? Why are they still unrecognised by readers of the 21st century in an era when Norse Mythology is reaching new heights of fame in popular culture?
Today, we’re going on a literary journey to uncover these ‘lost’ storytellers. Joining me to piece together this historical puzzle and put these forgotten voices back on the map is Dr. Kevin Fylan.
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