The Myth Legend & Lore Podcast

Welcome to a wee return before Christmas! Today we have a news update and a tale that suits this time of year... I think! Welcome to the tale of Thidrandi, who despite his many admirable qualities, can fight neither death nor fate when it arrives upon horseback. Today's links include: Vræyda Literary www.vraeydamedia.ca/shop/saga-of-adis-siobhan-clark And for the ebook www.smashwords.com/books/view/1153292 Jacob Foust & The Saga Thing Podcast (Instagram) Skarphedin_Illustrator sagathingpodcast.wordpress.com/podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/saga-thing Torulf torulf.bandcamp.com Speak Viking www.speakviking.com Oxford University Press uk.bookshop.org/books/eirik-the-red-and-other-icelandic-sagas HR Ellis Davidson www.amazon.co.uk/Myths-Symbols-Pagan-Europe-Scandinavian Myself Twitter/TikTok/Instagram - @LoreMyth Facebook - Myth Legend and Lore Podcast Gmail - mlegendlore@gmail.com YouTube - The Myth Legend & Lore Podcast

Oral tradition is a wonderfully diverse form of communication in which societies share and maintain their knowledge, culture and history from generation to generation. It includes methods such as poetry, prose, storytelling and singing. However, over time much has changed if we consider how this practice has survived. Today I have the joy of welcoming author Joshua Gillingham, & narrator Alexander C. Stewart, as they announce the release of The Gatewatch audiobook! Join us as we discuss Joshua’s epic adventure novel and its marvellous characters, oral tradition, poetry, audiobooks & much more! Joshua Gillingham www.joshuagillingham.ca www.facebook.com/TheGatewatchNovel twitter.com/JoshMGillingham Alex C. Stewart twitter.com/AlexcStewartVA www.instagram.com/alexcstewartva Crowsnest Books www.crowsnestbooks.com/product/the-gatewatch Sources: Peter Hallberg - Old Icelandic Poetry: Eddic Lay and Skaldic Verse www.amazon.ca/Old-Icelandic-Poetry-Eddic-Skaldic/dp/0803208553 Please check out SkarphedinArt on Etsy and Instagram where you can discover past and present illustrations, and eagerly await the future work of Jacob and SkarphedinArt! www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SkarphedinArt www.instagram.com/skarphedin_illustrator Music used in promo is Yngve-Frej from the Midsolsblot album by Torulf torulf.bandcamp.com/album/midsolsblot Background music: Kai Engel - Chapter 4/Fall Smouldering https://kaiengel.bandcamp.com

In today’s episode, I have the honour of featuring the wonderful music of Ian Fontova and his new album Tales of Olden. To accompany the music, we have a thrilling tale featuring Badb the battle goddess, a mythic isle, the legendary Boar King, and the wrath of Beira’s waves of misery! Ian and I very much hope you enjoy this episode, it has been a joy for us to work on it together. Below you will find links to Ian and Tales of Olden, and a few sources that inspired our story! Ian Fontova and Tales of Olden: www.youtube.com/c/IanFontovaValeroMusic Spotify - tinyurl.com/y4s5tmuz fanlink.to/TalesOfOldenVol1 ianfontova.bandcamp.com Sources: Skye: The Island and Its Legends, Otta Swire www.amazon.co.uk/Skye-Legends-Otta-F-Swire Folklore of Scottish Lochs and Springs, James M MacKinlay www.gutenberg.org/files/56034/56034-h/56034-h.htm Old Celtic Romances, P W Joyce www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/38041/pg38041-images.html Gods and Fighting Men, Lady Gregory www.gutenberg.org/files/14465/14465-h/14465-h.htm Wondertales from Scottish Myth and Legend, Donald A MacKenzie www.amazon.co.uk/Wonder-Tales-Scottish-Legend-illustrated Please check out Skarphedin Art on Etsy and Instagram where you can discover past and present illustrations, and eagerly await the future work of Jacob and SkarphedinArt! www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SkarphedinArt www.instagram.com/skarphedin_illustrator Music used in promo is Yngve-Frej from the Midsolsblot album by Torulf torulf.bandcamp.com/album/midsolsblot Background music: Kai Engel - Chapter 4/Fall Smouldering https://kaiengel.bandcamp.com

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

In Chapter’s 7-11 of The Saga of Frithiof the Bold, we re-join our old friend Angantyr who has made his home in the Orkneys. However, the sons of Beli are up to no good, & someone loses a tooth or two in a fray that results in the burning of Baldur’s Meads! What of Ring & Ingibiorg? Let’s find out! 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

Today we have the beginning of a wonderful legendary tale; The Saga of Frithiof the Bold! A continuation of Thorstein Viking’s Son, part 1 covers chapters 1-6. We have love, envy, battle, and a seafaring scene with a stave or two from our hero! 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

Today I welcome our good friend, author Joshua Gillingham to the podcast! Althingi – A Viking Game of Strength and Influence is the brand-new card game developed by Joshua, we also hear some exciting news about The Everspring, a sequel to The Gatewatch, and an anthology connected to Althingi! www.kickstarter.com/projects/joshuagillingham/althingi-a-viking-game-of-strength-and-influence www.facebook.com/LittleHammerBoardGames/ www.joshuagillingham.ca www.crowsnestbooks.com/product/the-gatewatch/ https://outlandentertainment.com sagathingpodcast.wordpress.com https://sagadb.org Music Provided By Belén Prado: Enchanted Flute – Mellow Solitude https://enchantedflute.bandcamp.com/album/dreaming-into-nature http://www.theenchantedflute.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIYgCAFiqg9Z2UD6a6tjw5g

Today I am delighted to welcome Woody Pather, author of Mythic Tales Retold! I think this gathering is going to encourage a smile, to pause our day for a moment, & fuel the fire of curiosity that burns in every one of us! 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 Legendary Africa Podcast: Twitter @Legendarypod1 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/legendary-africa https://open.spotify.com/episode/4vPq9HLRvUyZrM9nufIOY6 https://linktr.ee/Legendarypodcast https://www.youtube.com/user/rpather94 Belén Prado: Enchanted Flute – Mellow Solitude https://enchantedflute.bandcamp.com/album/dreaming-into-nature http://www.theenchantedflute.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIYgCAFiqg9Z2UD6a6tjw5g Kai Engel: https://kaiengel.bandcamp.com

Today I have the pleasure of welcoming Madeleine F White, the author of Mother of Floods! This is a rather special novel that takes us on a journey exploring the spiritual, digital, & the world we live in today. It is an intelligent, thought-provoking, and moving book, that we are delighted to share with you! Links: Madeleine F. White: @madeleinefwhite https://www.crowsnestbooks.com/product/mother-of-floods Belén Prado: Enchanted Flute – Mellow Solitude https://enchantedflute.bandcamp.com/album/dreaming-into-nature http://www.theenchantedflute.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIYgCAFiqg9Z2UD6a6tjw5g Kai Engel: https://kaiengel.bandcamp.com Alternative Stories Podcast: The Ark by Madeleine F. White https://www.buzzsprout.com/411730

Welcome to A Gathering of Skalds, & a celebration of National Poetry Day! We have the pleasure of welcoming Jeff Wolfe, who has prepared a selection of poetry from his debut book Mythical Grammar. We also have two promo's; Casting Through Ancient Greece, & The Past Less Travelled! Jeff Wolfe https://www.lulu.com/en/gb/shop/jeff-wolfe/mythical-grammar/paperback/product-1kkj27d4.html Twitter @wolfeofthewoods https://castingthroughancientgreece.com @CastingGreece https://linktr.ee/ThePastLessTraveled @pastlesstraveld

Welcome to an episode focusing on a tutelary figure from the folklore of the Scottish Highlands & Islands; the Glaistig! I hope you enjoy these tales, and please have a wee listen to some exciting news at the end of the episode! Links; https://eattheplanet.org/stinging-nettle-an-interesting-herb-with-many-virtues/ https://kaiengel.bandcamp.com http://fjorns-hall.com https://www.facebook.com/FjorntheSkald/ Twitter @Fjorn_the_Skald https://beneathnorthernlights.com https://vidforul.wordpress.com https://youtu.be/-Q42ZwOBC7M https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/vikingverse/old-norse-for-modern-times/community mlegendlore@gmail.com @LoreMyth

Today I am delighted to host A Gathering of Skalds featuring our good friend & exceptionally talented author, Genevieve Gornichec. Please, sit back & enjoy a reading of What The Gods Left Behind, and don't forget to pre-book your copy of The Witch's Heart available February 9th 2021! www.genevievegornichec.com www.lunastationquarterly.com Issue 041 Twitter - @gengornichec (prev. ironwitchy) YouTube - https://youtu.be/7ZuwsMb2PDE Old Norse For Modern Times www.kickstarter.com/projects/vikingverse/old-norse-for-modern-times Twitter - @vikingverse, @JoshMGillingham, @LoreMyth VÍÐFÖRUL - The Women Pioneers of the Vinland Sagas https://vidforul.wordpress.com Music provided by Belén Prado Enchanted Flute – Mellow Solitude https://enchantedflute.bandcamp.com/album/dreaming-into-nature http://www.theenchantedflute.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIYgCAFiqg9Z2UD6a6tjw5g

Welcome to episode 2 of Víðförul: The Women Pioneers of the Vinland Sagas! Today we discuss Guðríður Þorbjarnardóttir & Þorbjörg lítilvölva; this captivating encounter is a highlight of the saga. We also look at the realities of marriage for young women, challenges faced by Eirik the Red’s colony in Greenland, medicine/magic/runes, & much more! Visit us; www.vidforul.worpress.com Saga Map; http://sagamap.hi.is/is/ Music; Själ – Album Tillbaka – Bel m’es qu’eu chant https://www.facebook.com/medeltidsbandetsjal/ https://sjalsjal.bandcamp.com/album/tillbaka Belen Prado – Enchanted Flute – Mellow Solitude https://enchantedflute.bandcamp.com/album/dreaming-into-nature http://www.theenchantedflute.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIYgCAFiqg9Z2UD6a6tjw5g Artwork & original images; Hands On History https://www.facebook.com/handsonhistoryas/ https://www.handsonhistory https://www.instagram.com/handsonhistory/?hl=en Tiffany Kendra Clark www.tiffanykendra.co.uk www.facebook.com/pg/tiffanykendra.co.uk Instagram.com/tiffanykendra Unsplash https://unsplash.com Wikicommons images https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Main_Page

In this episode we will introduce Auð ‘the Deep-Minded’, the renowned Viking woman and protagonist of the first section of the Icelandic saga called Eiríks saga rauða in Old Norse, or the Saga of Eric the Red. Dr Jóhanna Katrín Fridriksdottír and myself, will guide you through a fascinating analysis of the life of this Viking Age woman who sailed the whale road to distant shores! Visit us; www.vidforul.worpress.com Saga Map; http://sagamap.hi.is/is/ Music; Själ – Album Tillbaka – Bel m’es qu’eu chant https://www.facebook.com/medeltidsbandetsjal/ https://sjalsjal.bandcamp.com/album/tillbaka Belen Prado – Enchanted Flute – Mellow Solitude https://enchantedflute.bandcamp.com/album/dreaming-into-nature http://www.theenchantedflute.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIYgCAFiqg9Z2UD6a6tjw5g Artwork & original images; Hands On History https://www.facebook.com/handsonhistoryas/ https://www.handsonhistory https://www.instagram.com/handsonhistory/?hl=en Tiffany Kendra Clark www.tiffanykendra.co.uk www.facebook.com/pg/tiffanykendra.co.uk Instagram.com/tiffanykendra Unsplash https://unsplash.com Wikicommons images https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Main_Page

Johanna Katrin Fridriksdottir and I are excited to share our new series we’ve developed for the podcast, you’ll also be able to watch a trailer on our website vidforul.wordpress.com or the Myth Legend & Lore YouTube channel! Keep a wee eye out for the launch of the first episode, but for now, we will leave you with this… Visit us; www.vidforul.worpress.com Music; Själ – Album Tillbaka – Bel m’es qu’eu chant https://www.facebook.com/medeltidsbandetsjal/ https://sjalsjal.bandcamp.com/album/tillbaka Belen Prado – Enchanted Flute – Mellow Solitude https://enchantedflute.bandcamp.com/album/dreaming-into-nature http://www.theenchantedflute.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIYgCAFiqg9Z2UD6a6tjw5g Artwork; Original images provided by; Hands On History https://www.facebook.com/handsonhistoryas/ https://www.handsonhistory Unsplash https://unsplash.com Wikicommons images https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Main_Page