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Norse Mythology

Packed with gods, anti-gods, magical figures, human heroes, religious practices, and literary devices, Norse Mythology lays bare the reasons for our enduring fascination with Norse myths. Jackson Crawford also connects the dots between the Icelandic sagas of human heroes and the culture and worldview of the pre-modern Scandinavian peoples.

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Status

Ended

Original Name

Norse Mythology

First Air Date

November 25, 2021

Last Air Date

November 25, 2021

Seasons

1

Episodes

24

Language

—

Production Companies

The Teaching Company

Networks

Wonderium

S01E24

The Enduring Appeal of Norse Mythology

Consider why stories and characters from Norse myth remain so popular today (albeit in a distorted form), and how they've shaped iconic works of modern literature and film. Also, get tips on the best way to explore the terrain of these myths, both in their earliest sources and in the landscape that still exists.

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