Northman's Tales | Nordic sagas & dark & mysterious folktales & stories

About Northman's Tales | Nordic sagas & dark & mysterious folktales & stories

If you're interested in nordic sagas, dark and mysterious folktales and strange stories from Scandinavia, then you've come to the right place. In this podcast I share incredibly interesting nordic folktales, stories and history with you, with hundreds of exciting and lively stories. Listen to unbelievable true stories or how mighty heroes from old sagas accomplished to defeat their fiercest enemies, which creatures lurk around the forest at night and how vikings shook the ancient and medieval world. If you enjoy this podcast, please consider to follow and rate it with 5 stars.

Publisher

Mathias Mertke

Category

history

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Sept 2019

Latest episode

28 Oct 2024

Latest episodes

6 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Oct 2024

   The Nøkken is watching you | A horror story about an old legendary creature from Norway

   Erik and Jonas recount their terrifying encounter with the Nøkken, a deadly water spirit from Norwegian folklore, while hiking in the Norwegian wilderness.

2. 

   17 Apr 2020

   The Saga of Grettir the Strong #5 | Grettir comes into his outlawry

   Allen French's saga follows Grettir the Strong as accusations plague him upon arriving in Norway to serve King Olaf Haraldsson, leading to serious trouble.

3. 

   4 Nov 2019

   The Saga of Grettir the Strong #4 | The hauntings at Thorhalstead

   Allen French's saga recounts Grettir's arrival at Thorhalstead to confront vengeful ghosts and a monstrous troll terrorizing the land, presenting him with an unprecedented challenge.

4. 

   26 Oct 2019

   The Saga of Grettir the Strong #3 | Grettir and the Bear and the Brothers of Biorn

   Allen French's saga unfolds as Grettir confronts a menacing bear and navigates conflicts with Thorkel's kinsman, revealing themes of courage and survival in ancient Iceland.

5. 

   9 Oct 2019

   The Saga of Grettir the Strong #2 | Grettir and the Baresarks

   Allen French narrates chapter two of Grettir's saga, detailing Grettir's defense of Thorfinn's family against outlaws Thorir Paunch and Ogmund the Evil during a Yuletide celebration.

6. 

   28 Sept 2019

   The Saga of Grettir the Strong #1 | Grettir and Karr the Old

   Allen French's saga introduces Grettir, who faces exile and seeks treasure in Karr the Old's burial mound, revealing early heroic deeds and perilous challenges in Iceland and Norway.

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