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In this episode, we explore the world of Seidr in old Norse culture. Can it be called mysticism? Or perhaps a part of the wider phenomenon of "shamanism"? These are questions and topics we explore in this one.
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Music by:
Filip Holm
Sources/Recomended Reading:
Lindow, John (2002). "Norse Mythology: A Guide to Gods, Heroes, Rituals, and Beliefs". Oxford University Press.
Näsström, Britt-Mari (1995). "Freyja - the great goddess of the north". Almqvist & Wiksell International.
Price, Neil (2019). "The Viking Way: Magic and Mind in Late Iron Age Scandinavia". Oxbow Books; 2nd ed. edition.
Stensland, Gro (2007). "Fornnordisk Religion". Natur Kultur Akademisk.
#seiðr #norsemythology #shamanism
In this episode, we explore the world of Seidr in old Norse culture. Can it be called mysticism? Or perhaps a part of the wider phenomenon of "shamanism"? These are questions and topics we explore in this one.
Check out my linktree to find our new song, socials & more: https://linktr.ee/filipholm
Support Let's Talk Religion on Patreon:
patreon.com/letstalkreligion
Or through a one-time donation:
paypal.me/talkreligiondonate
Also check out the Let's Talk Religion Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/0ih4sqtWv0wRIhS6HFgerb?si=95b07d83d0254b
Music by:
Filip Holm
Sources/Recomended Reading:
Lindow, John (2002). "Norse Mythology: A Guide to Gods, Heroes, Rituals, and Beliefs". Oxford University Press.
Näsström, Britt-Mari (1995). "Freyja - the great goddess of the north". Almqvist & Wiksell International.
Price, Neil (2019). "The Viking Way: Magic and Mind in Late Iron Age Scandinavia". Oxbow Books; 2nd ed. edition.
Stensland, Gro (2007). "Fornnordisk Religion". Natur Kultur Akademisk.
#seiðr #norsemythology #shamanism