Mother of Kings III - Cold are the Counsels of Women

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Feb 12, 201901:00:06Society & Culture

In this episode, we continue our exploration Gunnhild konungamóðir 's life and legend, discussing the power of her words and the speech of powerful women throughout Old Norse Literature. Whether goading their male relati...

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