Old Norse Shamanism?

In this episode, we explore the world of Seidr in old Norse culture. Can it be called mysticism? Or perhaps a part of the wider phenomenon of "shamanism"? These are questions and topics we explore in this one.

Check out my linktree to find our new song, socials & more: https://linktr.ee/filipholm

Support Let's Talk Religion on Patreon:
  / letstalkreligion  
Or through a one-time donation:
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/letst...

Also check out the Let's Talk Religion Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ih4sqt...

Music by:
Filip Holm

Sources/Recomended Reading:

Lindow, John (2002). "Norse Mythology: A Guide to Gods, Heroes, Rituals, and Beliefs". Oxford University Press.

Näsström, Britt-Mari (1995). "Freyja - the great goddess of the north". Almqvist & Wiksell International.

Price, Neil (2019). "The Viking Way: Magic and Mind in Late Iron Age Scandinavia". Oxbow Books; 2nd ed. edition.

Stensland, Gro (2007). "Fornnordisk Religion". Natur Kultur Akademisk.

#seiðr #norsemythology #shamanism