Old Norse, Snorri Sturluson & The Realm of Jǫtunheimr w/ Dr. Jackson Crawford

Today I'm joined by Dr. Jackson Crawford. He's an Old Norse specialist and translator teaching at the University of Colorado Boulder. In our almost hour-long discussion, we cover a plethora of topics, starting with an introduction to Old Norse, and then exploring the Poetic & Prose Edda's, and what the differences between those two primary sources are. We also discuss the many different aspects of Norse Mythology, including the chief attributes among the gods, as well as the characterization of giants ( jötnar) in Norse Myth. You can find more of Dr. Crawford's work via the links below. 

Dr. Jackson Crawford's YouTube channel https://bit.ly/2j0tDi2

Translation of The Poetic Edda https://amzn.to/2Kgf3VH

Translation of The Saga of The Volsungs https://amzn.to/2JYTfhW

The History of Vikings on YouTube https://bit.ly/2TW2DEh

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Music: Danheim - Framganga https://danheimmusic.com/