18 episodes
The Aldasaga Podcast Unknown
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4.8 • 17 Ratings
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The Aldasaga podcast is a discussion of Old Norse language and literature. The 2013 podcast series explores the Norse Legendary Sagas: Völsunga Saga, the Saga of Hrólf Kraki, and the Saga of King Heiðrek the Wise.
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The Legendary Sagas: Völsunga Saga 1
Episode 1 of the 2013 series on the Old Norse Legendary Sagas. Story overview of Völsunga Saga chapters 1-6, and feature presentation on the Sigurð Stones of Sweden and the Sigurð Portal of the Hylestad Stave Church of Norway. Please find more about this podcast at www.aldasaga.com.
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Tolkien & Old Norse: The Hobbit as a Path to the Norse Sagas
Episode 17 of the 2012 series on J.R.R. Tolkien and the Old Norse influences on his work, discussing the story of The Hobbit as a path to the Norse Sagas by which it is influenced, as well as an interview with featured guest Tom Shippey discussing comparative philology as a shaping force in Tolkien's work. Please find more about this podcast at www.aldasaga.com.
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Tolkien & Old Norse: Multimedia Storytelling
Episode 16 of the 2012 series on J.R.R. Tolkien and the Old Norse influences on his work, discussing video games and film as media for telling stories, and Lord of the Rings Online in particular in an interview with featured guest Alberos Irelander of the LotroCast podcast. Please find more about this podcast at www.aldasaga.comPlease find more about this podcast at www.aldasaga.com
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Tolkien & Old Norse: Weapons & Warfare
Episode 15 of the 2012 series on J.R.R. Tolkien and the Old Norse influences on his work, discussing the weapons of Tolkien and the Norse sagas, and the ancient craft of swordcrafting with graphic artist and swordsmith David DelaGardelle of Cedarlore Forge. Please find more about this podcast at www.aldasaga.com
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Tolkien & Old Norse: The Norse Huldufólk & Tolkien's Hobbits
Episode 14 of the 2012 series on J.R.R. Tolkien and the Old Norse influences on his work, discussing the Huldufólk as described in Old Norse texts as compared with the Hobbits in Tolkien's legendarium, plus wights, orcs, goblins, wargs, and much more with returning guest and Tolkien expert Prof. Ármann Jakobsson from the University of Iceland. Please find more about this podcast at www.aldasaga.com
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Tolkien & Old Norse: The Norse Æsir & Tolkien's Ainur
Episode 13 of the 2012 series on J.R.R. Tolkien and the Old Norse influences on his work, discussing the Æsir and Vanir as described in Old Norse texts as compared with the Valar and Maiar in Tolkien's legendarium. Special guest interview with Trish Lambert, co-host of the Riddles in the Dark podcast, then returning guest and Tolkien expert Prof. Ármann Jakobsson from the University of Iceland carries the discussion of the gods. Please find more about this podcast at www.aldasaga.com
Customer Reviews
Great podcast on Norse and Tolkien
This is a fun and informative podcast of interest to those who love Tolkien, Old Norse myth and sagas, and mythology in general. Brent Landon is informative, but he also brings on guests that each have a particular insight into Tolkien and Norse mythology. He is also a good composer and his music interludes give this podcast a unique flavor. I blew right through all the episodes at work and I hope Brent Landon is able to make more episodes, especially now that he is focusing on Scandinavian sagas.
Love this cast
You gotta admire someone for doing this. For hardcore Tolkien students!
Just Right
For those who share this niche - the intersection of Tolkien's works and Norse languages and sagas - this is an excellent podcast. The podcast is both academic and casual, and as a long-time Tolkien nerd and burgeoning Norse nerd I am loving it. Keep it up!