The Myth Legend & Lore Podcast

Interview with Nordic Tribal artist Fredrik & his debut album Västerled!

Today I have a wonderful guest on the podcast, Fredrik is a Nordic Tribal artist from Sweden, his stunning debut album Västerled, was released 7th of November 2018.  Combining electronic music with traditional Scandinavian and Celtic instruments he creates music in a narrative form, taking the listener on an incredible adventure. Inspired by archetypal symbolism and the spiritual heritage of northern Europe, through the character of Torulf, Fredrik tells esoteric stories of setting sail on a mythical journey.
To download the album or to get in touch with Fredrik please check out the following links!
Bandcampwww.torulf.bandcamp.com/album/v-sterledFacebookwww.facebook.com/torulfofficial/
YouTubewww.youtube.com/channel/UCkmAsQyi5LIPHM262QtrOdQ
Instagramwww.instagram.com/torulf_music/Twitterwww.twitter.com/Torulf_Music

The Gatewatch with author Joshua Gillingham

Today I welcome author Joshua Gillingham to discuss his novel The Gatewatch, Norse mythology, the importance of storytelling & developing discipline as a writer!
You can keep up to date with Joshua on twitter @JoshMGillingham, joshuagillingham.ca, and on facebook; The Gatewatch Novel!

The Kelpie, Water-Horse & Nøkk

Discover the Scottish Kelpie and Water-horse, the Noggle of the islands, and its connections with the Scandinavian tales of the Nøkk, from Norway to the Faroe Islands and Norse Iceland.
The beautiful song at the end of the episode is the Skye Water Kelpie's Lullaby, on the album Suantraighe by Caera, available on iTunes.
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/suantraighe/206690813

The Selkie in Scottish Folklore

Today we will discover the Selkie, one of Scotland’s oldest folk legends, with tales that demonstrate the gentle nature of this creature and the sorrow that befalls it so often at the hands of humankind. But I will also share stories where there are lessons to be learned from the mistreatment of this shape changer, that slips off the skin of a seal to walk upon the land with two legs.

The Lay of Volund - Volundarkvitha

In this episode, we discover Volund the Smith from Volundarkvitha in the Poetic Edda, and a variation of his story in Thidrekssaga where Sigurd the Volsung also makes a memorable appearance!

The Saga of the Volsungs Part 3

I very much hope you enjoy Part 3 of The Saga of the Volsungs, in this concluding episode of the tale we hear about Brynhild In The House Of Flame, Sigurd At The House Of The Nibelungs, How Brynhild Was Won For Gunnar and The Death Of Sigurd. Fans of Padraic Colum's Children Of Odin won't be disappointed!

The Saga of the Volsungs Part 2

Due to a slight change in schedule, the next three episodes will be following the Saga of the Volsungs, I very much hope you enjoy Part 2 where we hear about The Story of Sigmund and Signy, The Story of Sigmund and Sinfiotli & The Story of the Vengeance of the Volsungs and of the Death of Sinfiotli. Fans of Padraic Colum's Children Of Odin won't be disappointed!

The Saga of the Volsungs Part 1

Due to a slight change in schedule, the next three episodes will be following the Saga of the Volsungs, I very much hope you enjoy Part 1 where we hear about Sigurd's Youth, The Sword Gram and the Dragon Fafnir, and The Dragon's Blood.  Fans of Padraic Colum's Children Of Odin won't be disappointed!