Eastern Way II - Gods and Kings

In this episode we explore the mythical history of the Svear, as it is related to us by the ever-entertaining Snorri Sturluson. Along the way we discuss Divine Kings, Deadly Vats of Meads and even a Half-Giant-Magical-Oxen-Son plough-team. Believe it or not, these fantastical, fictional tales lead us to some rather more concrete evidence about life and politics in the land of the Svear in the years leading up to the Viking Age. For more information, maps and a full list of sources used for this episode, visit our website:

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Eastern Way II - Gods and Kings is an episode from Viking Age Podcast by Viking Age Podcast.

This episode is 54:40 long.

This episode was published on Sep 11, 2018.

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