388. Viking Mythology: Thor, Ragnarok, & Jesus Christ (Ep 6)
About this episode
The episode explores Norse mythology, the integration of Viking beliefs with Christianity, and the continuation of these practices in modern Scandinavian cultures.
Who are Thor and Ragnarok in Norse Mythology? How did the Vikings fuse their own spiritual beliefs with Christianity? And how do Norse spiritual practices continue in some ways today through Scandinavian indigenous cultures? In Episode 6 of this series, Anita Anand and William Dalrymple are joined by Dr Eleanor Barraclough, author of Embers of the Hand, to discuss the sunset of this era, and how Vikings infused Christianity into their own spiritual practices. Try Attio for free at attio.com/empire Summer sale is here: get an annual Empire Club membership for an extra 20% off with code SUMMER26. That's ad-free listening, early-access, every bonus episode, and full access to our exclusive members' series. Sale ends August 31st, so grab it before summer's over. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com. Email: empire@goalhanger.com Instagram: @empirepoduk Blue Sky: @empirepoduk X: @empirepoduk Assistant Producer: Imogen Marriott Editor: Charlie Rodwell Social Producer: Charlie Johnson Producer: Anouska Lewis Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People in this episode
Hosts: Anita Anand, William Dalrymple
Guest: Dr Eleanor Barraclough
Topics covered
- Norse Mythology
- Vikings
- Christianity
- Spiritual Practices
- Scandinavian Cultures
- Ragnarok
- Thor
Keywords
- Thor
- Ragnarok
- Norse Mythology
- Vikings
- Christianity
- Spiritual Practices
- Scandinavian Cultures
- Embers of the Hand
Sponsors
Attio
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Goalhanger, Empire Club, Goalhanger Podcasts, podcastchoices.com
Books & works: Embers of the Hand
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