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How the Norse Became Christian - Christianization of Scandinavia
In the new Kings and Generals historical animated documentary, we will describe the Christianization of Scandinavia and how the Norse abandoned their pantheon in Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Iceland. Support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals...

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Aptrganga: The Old Norse “Zombie”
The sagas tell us that the Vikings believed in an undead creature much like the zombie or traditional Eastern European portrayals of the vampire. Dr. Jackson Crawford is Instructor of Nordic Studies and Nordic Program Coordinator at the...

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True Monsters: Hel, Goddess of the Norse Underworld | History
Experts explain the history and family tree of Norse goddess of the cold underworld, Hel, including her relation to Loki and Hades, in this scene from "Devils and Hell." Subscribe for more from True Monsters and other great HISTORY shows...

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The Concept of Time in Norse Myth
A talk about how time works in Norse mythology, whether it is linear or cyclical and some problems about relative chronology.

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The Norse Pantheon: Crash Course World Mythology #10
This week, we're headed north. To check out the gods of the Northmen. Or the Norse. That's right, we're talking Thor, Loki, Freyr, Freya, Odin, Frigg, Baldr, and Tyr. And Fenrir. And the Frost Giants. There's a lot to cover here, and it's...

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Ten Legendary Female Viking Warriors
In 2017 CE, Uppsala University archaeologist Charlotte Hedenstierna-Jonson published her study of a Viking grave discovered in Birka, Sweden in the 1800's CE which she and her team had revisited. She claimed that what was formerly understood...

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Types of Old Norse-Icelandic Sagas!
Let's see how we can classify Icelandic stories! Were medieval Icelanders aware that some of the stories were bogus? What was the most important subject matter? Enjoy this short talk and subscribe for more! #norse #oldnorse #icelandic #icelandicsagas...

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The Valkyries - Norse Mythology
Norse Mythology: The Valkyries
This video is a concise overview & history of the Nordic Mythological beings, Valkyries.
Voice: Michael Nakhiengchanh

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Lagertha
Lagertha (also spelt Lathgertha or Ladgerda) is a legendary Viking shieldmaiden known from Saxo Grammaticus' early 13th-century CE Gesta Danorum. In this work, written in Latin and concerning Danish history, she is the first wife of Ragnar...

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Saga
The Old Norse word saga means 'story', 'tale' or 'history' and normally refers specifically to the epic prose narratives written mainly in Iceland between the 12th- and 15th centuries CE, covering the country's history as well as Scandinavia's...