S1 Episode 17: Grímnismál (Part 1)

Between Two Ravens: A Norse Mythology Podcast

This week is part 1 of our episode on the Poetic Edda poem, Grímnismál . This week we discuss the prologue, featuring two princes, Agnar and Geirroth. Agnar gains the favor of the goddess Frigg and Geirroth is favored by Frigg's husband Odin. Odin is up to his usual shenanigans and this time it catches up to him. We discuss the similarities with other world mythologies and Shawn brings in some history about the succession of kings. The poetic portion of Grimnismal features Odin revealing his disguise as old man Grimnir. He reveals his wealth of knowledge about the many realms and halls of the Gods, making this an important source for lore needed to #KnowYourKennings. Next episode we will pick up with Stanza 21 and complete the dramatic conclusion of the poem Grimnismal. If you are enjoying the show, please consider a donation to help keep the podcast ad-free. https://tworavenpodcast.wordpress.com/donation/ Podcast Website: https://tworavenpodcast.wordpress.com/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TwoRavenPodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betweentworavens/ Between Two Ravens is a podcast about the psychological significance of Norse Mythology. Shawn is an amateur Norse Mythology expert. David is not a Jungian Analyst, but he reads a lot of books about Carl Jung's theories on the collective unconscious and individuation. Sources: Read a version of Grimnismal online: https://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/poe/poe06.htm And a version with Old Norse: http://www.voluspa.org/grimnismal.htm Poetic Edda by Carolyne Larrington (Oxford World Classics; David’s preferred translation): https://amzn.to/3sxITc7 Poetic Edda by Jackson Crawford: https://amzn.to/3JqmsfF Children of Ash and Elm. History Primer. https://amzn.to/3FiS6uL Moore - King, Warrior, Magician, Lover: https://amzn.to/3y1ofFD Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices