Spoken Lore http://spokenlore.podbean.com Weekly podcast readings of the Eddas and Sagas. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 02:49:01 +0000 http://podbean.com/?v=3.2 en ©David and Sandra Carron 2003-2006 Religion 1440 lore,sagas,norse,vikings,eddas Words from the Eddas and Sagas of the Norse This podcast is dedicated to sending out weekly translations from the Eddas and Sagas. David and Sandra Carron David and Sandra Carron dscarron@yahoo.com No No http://spokenlore.podbean.com/wp-content/blogs/24386/uploads/logo.jpg Spoken Lore http://spokenlore.podbean.com 144 144 The Saga of Grettir the Strong - Episode 72 http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/07/15/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-72/ http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/07/15/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-72/#comments Wed, 16 Jul 2008 02:49:01 +0000 spokenlore Uncategorized http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/07/15/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-72/ Chapter 60 - The people from Myrar tire of being terrorized by Grettir and attack him.

Chapter 61 - Bjorn tells Grettir that he must leave when the winter was over. Grettir respects Bjorn and leaves for Geitland without incident.

Chapter 62 - An outlaw named Grim uses Grettir’s hiding place while he is with Bjorn. Hallmund makes trouble for Grim because of this.

]]> http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/07/15/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-72/feed/ Chapter 60 - The people from Myrar tire of being terrorized by Grettir and attack him. Chapter 61 - Bjorn tells Grettir that he must leave ... Chapter 60 - The people from Myrar tire of being terrorized by Grettir and attack him. Chapter 61 - Bjorn tells Grettir that he must leave when the winter was over. Grettir respects Bjorn and leaves for Geitland without incident. Chapter 62 - An outlaw named Grim uses Grettir's hiding place while he is with Bjorn. Hallmund makes trouble for Grim because of this. ep 72 David and Sandra Carron No No 16:11 The Saga of Grettir the Strong - Episode 71 http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/07/08/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-71/ http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/07/08/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-71/#comments Wed, 09 Jul 2008 03:02:49 +0000 spokenlore Uncategorized http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/07/08/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-71/ Chapter 56 - Thorir Redbeard makes an attempt to get close to Grettir in order to kill him.  He only succeeds in losing his life.

Chapter 57 - Hallmund helps Grettir defend himself against eighty men and wins Grettir’s trust.

Chapter 58 - Bjorn helps Grettir find a place to hide in Hitara.

Chapter 59 -  Bjorn’s friends overhear Gisli’s plans to kill Grettir.  Based on this information Grettir is able to kill GIsili’s men and beat Gisli so severely that he went to great lengths to never meet up with Grettir agian.

]]> http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/07/08/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-71/feed/ Chapter 56 - Thorir Redbeard makes an attempt to get close to Grettir in order to kill him.  He only succeeds in losing his life. Chapter ... Chapter 56 - Thorir Redbeard makes an attempt to get close to Grettir in order to kill him.  He only succeeds in losing his life. Chapter 57 - Hallmund helps Grettir defend himself against eighty men and wins Grettir's trust. Chapter 58 - Bjorn helps Grettir find a place to hide in Hitara. Chapter 59 -  Bjorn's friends overhear Gisli's plans to kill Grettir.  Based on this information Grettir is able to kill GIsili's men and beat Gisli so severely that he went to great lengths to never meet up with Grettir agian. ep 71 David and Sandra Carron No No 23:46 The Saga of Grettir the Strong - Episode 70 http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/07/01/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-70/ http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/07/01/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-70/#comments Wed, 02 Jul 2008 03:45:07 +0000 spokenlore Uncategorized http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/07/01/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-70/ Chapter 52 - Grettir becomes a bandit. When he is captured Thorbjorg speaks on his behalf and the people of Isafjord spare his life.

Chapter 53 - Thorstein Kuggason, Grettir’s kinsman, give him a place to stay for the winter. Come spring Grettir is asked to leave as he is not willing to put effort into his work.

Chapter 54 - Loft meets Grettir while he is traveling. Grettir leaves this meeting thinking he’s met someone stronger than himself.

Chapter 55 - Grettir tries to settle down but his ill-luck is still with him.

]]> http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/07/01/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-70/feed/ Chapter 52 - Grettir becomes a bandit. When he is captured Thorbjorg speaks on his behalf and the people of Isafjord spare his life. Chapter ... Chapter 52 - Grettir becomes a bandit. When he is captured Thorbjorg speaks on his behalf and the people of Isafjord spare his life. Chapter 53 - Thorstein Kuggason, Grettir's kinsman, give him a place to stay for the winter. Come spring Grettir is asked to leave as he is not willing to put effort into his work. Chapter 54 - Loft meets Grettir while he is traveling. Grettir leaves this meeting thinking he's met someone stronger than himself. Chapter 55 - Grettir tries to settle down but his ill-luck is still with him. ep70 David and Sandra Carron No No 18:54 The Saga of Grettir the Strong - Episode 69 http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/06/25/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-69/ http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/06/25/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-69/#comments Thu, 26 Jun 2008 02:14:14 +0000 spokenlore Uncategorized http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/06/25/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-69/ Chapter 48 - Grettir goes to Thoroddsstadir and confronts Thorbjorn and kills him.

Chapter 49 - Snorri refuses to give Grettir a place to hide from Thorbjorn’s family.

Chapter 50 - Grettir stays with Thorgills at Reykjaholar.

Chapter 51 - The case is heard at the Allthing by Skafti the Lawspeaker.  Thorir refuses to release Grettir from his outlawry as part of the settlement.

]]> http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/06/25/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-69/feed/ Chapter 48 - Grettir goes to Thoroddsstadir and confronts Thorbjorn and kills him. Chapter 49 - Snorri refuses to give Grettir a place to hide from ... Chapter 48 - Grettir goes to Thoroddsstadir and confronts Thorbjorn and kills him. Chapter 49 - Snorri refuses to give Grettir a place to hide from Thorbjorn's family. Chapter 50 - Grettir stays with Thorgills at Reykjaholar. Chapter 51 - The case is heard at the Allthing by Skafti the Lawspeaker.  Thorir refuses to release Grettir from his outlawry as part of the settlement. ep 69 David and Sandra Carron No No 19:46 The Saga of Grettir the Strong - Episode 68 http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/06/19/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-68/ http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/06/19/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-68/#comments Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:54:57 +0000 spokenlore Uncategorized http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/06/19/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-68/ Chapter 44 - The case between Atli and Thorbjorn is brought before the Hunavatn Assembly. Not all parties are happy with the outcome.

Chapter 45 - Ali, a lazy farmhand, flees Thorbjorn’s farm for Atli’s hoping for work.

Chapter 46 - Grettir arrives back in Iceland just before the Althing. He learns of what has transpired in his absence from Skafti the Lawspeaker.

Chapter 47 - At the end of midsummer Grettir sets off towards Gilsbakki. He steals a horse to make the journey and is persued by it’s owner, Svein. During the journey they exchange taunting verses. These verses forge a friendship between the two by the time they reach Gilsbakki.

]]> http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/06/19/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-68/feed/ Chapter 44 - The case between Atli and Thorbjorn is brought before the Hunavatn Assembly. Not all parties are happy with the outcome. Chapter 45 ... Chapter 44 - The case between Atli and Thorbjorn is brought before the Hunavatn Assembly. Not all parties are happy with the outcome. Chapter 45 - Ali, a lazy farmhand, flees Thorbjorn's farm for Atli's hoping for work. Chapter 46 - Grettir arrives back in Iceland just before the Althing. He learns of what has transpired in his absence from Skafti the Lawspeaker. Chapter 47 - At the end of midsummer Grettir sets off towards Gilsbakki. He steals a horse to make the journey and is persued by it's owner, Svein. During the journey they exchange taunting verses. These verses forge a friendship between the two by the time they reach Gilsbakki. ep68 David and Sandra Carron No No 20:31 The Saga of Grettir the Strong - Episode 67 http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/06/10/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-67/ http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/06/10/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-67/#comments Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:11:32 +0000 spokenlore Uncategorized http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/06/10/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-67/ Chapter 40 - Grettir spends Yule with Einar the farmer.

Chapter 41 - Grettir meets with his brother Thorstein.

Chapter 42 - The killing of Thorbjorn Traveller.

Chapter 43 - Atli and Gunnar fight.

]]> http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/06/10/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-67/feed/ Chapter 40 - Grettir spends Yule with Einar the farmer. Chapter 41 - Grettir meets with his brother Thorstein. Chapter 42 - The killing of ... Chapter 40 - Grettir spends Yule with Einar the farmer. Chapter 41 - Grettir meets with his brother Thorstein. Chapter 42 - The killing of Thorbjorn Traveller. Chapter 43 - Atli and Gunnar fight. ep 67 David and Sandra Carron No No 11:30 The Saga of Grettir the Strong - Episode 66 http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/06/03/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-66/ http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/06/03/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-66/#comments Wed, 04 Jun 2008 02:57:29 +0000 spokenlore Uncategorized http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/06/03/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-66/ Chapter 36 - Thorbjorn Traveller speaks ill of Grettir while he his away in Vatnsdal.

Chapter 37 - Grettir sails to Norway to meet the new Norwegian king, Olaf Haraldsson. Thorbjorn Traveller is on the same ship. Grettir kills Thorbjorn Traveller during the voyage.

Chapter 38 - Glam’s curse leads Grettir to burn down a house with people inside by accident.

Chapter 39 - Grettir is unable to prove his innocence to King Olaf.

]]> http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/06/03/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-66/feed/ Chapter 36 - Thorbjorn Traveller speaks ill of Grettir while he his away in Vatnsdal. Chapter 37 - Grettir sails to Norway to meet the new ... Chapter 36 - Thorbjorn Traveller speaks ill of Grettir while he his away in Vatnsdal. Chapter 37 - Grettir sails to Norway to meet the new Norwegian king, Olaf Haraldsson. Thorbjorn Traveller is on the same ship. Grettir kills Thorbjorn Traveller during the voyage. Chapter 38 - Glam's curse leads Grettir to burn down a house with people inside by accident. Chapter 39 - Grettir is unable to prove his innocence to King Olaf. ep66 David and Sandra Carron No No 18:18 The Saga of Grettir the Strong - Episode 65 http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/05/27/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-65/ http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/05/27/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-65/#comments Wed, 28 May 2008 03:39:04 +0000 spokenlore Uncategorized http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/05/27/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-65/ Chapter 32 - Glam and the ghost of Thorhallsstadir.

Chapter 33 - Thorhall is run from his farm by the ghost that has possessed Glam.

Chapter 34 - Grettir hears of the hauntings.

Chapter 35 -  Grettir defeats the ghostly Glam but is cursed in the process.

]]> http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/05/27/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-65/feed/ Chapter 32 - Glam and the ghost of Thorhallsstadir. Chapter 33 - Thorhall is run from his farm by the ghost that has possessed Glam. Chapter 34 ... Chapter 32 - Glam and the ghost of Thorhallsstadir. Chapter 33 - Thorhall is run from his farm by the ghost that has possessed Glam. Chapter 34 - Grettir hears of the hauntings. Chapter 35 -  Grettir defeats the ghostly Glam but is cursed in the process. ep 65 David and Sandra Carron No No 26:39 The Saga of Grettir the Strong - Episode 64 http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/05/21/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-64/ http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/05/21/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-64/#comments Wed, 21 May 2008 14:08:54 +0000 spokenlore Uncategorized http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/05/21/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-64/ Chapter 28 - Grettir picks a fight with Audun.

Chapter 29 - The horse fight at Langafit creates enemies for Grettir.

Chapter 30 - Grettir backs down from a fight with Thorbjorn Traveller and his friends.

Chapter 31 - Bardi is persuaded by his foster-father, Thorarin, not to take Grettir on an expedition he was planning.

]]> http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/05/21/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-64/feed/ Chapter 28 - Grettir picks a fight with Audun. Chapter 29 - The horse fight at Langafit creates enemies for Grettir. Chapter 30 - Grettir backs down ... Chapter 28 - Grettir picks a fight with Audun. Chapter 29 - The horse fight at Langafit creates enemies for Grettir. Chapter 30 - Grettir backs down from a fight with Thorbjorn Traveller and his friends. Chapter 31 - Bardi is persuaded by his foster-father, Thorarin, not to take Grettir on an expedition he was planning. ep 64 David and Sandra Carron No No 20:57 The Saga of Grettir the Strong - Episode 63 http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/05/14/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-63/ http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/05/14/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-63/#comments Wed, 14 May 2008 04:00:33 +0000 spokenlore Uncategorized http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/05/14/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-63/ Chapter 24 - Many come to Grettir’s defense after Gunnar’s death.

Chapter 25 - The slaying of Thorgils by Thorgeir Havarsson.

Chapter 26 - Asmund Grey-Locks and Thorstein Kuggason pursue their case against Thorgeir for Thogils’ death.

Chapter 27 - The case is won and Thogeir is outlawed.

]]> http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/05/14/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-63/feed/ Chapter 24 - Many come to Grettir's defense after Gunnar's death. Chapter 25 - The slaying of Thorgils by Thorgeir Havarsson. Chapter 26 - Asmund Grey-Locks and ... Chapter 24 - Many come to Grettir's defense after Gunnar's death. Chapter 25 - The slaying of Thorgils by Thorgeir Havarsson. Chapter 26 - Asmund Grey-Locks and Thorstein Kuggason pursue their case against Thorgeir for Thogils' death. Chapter 27 - The case is won and Thogeir is outlawed. ep63 David and Sandra Carron No No 18:35 The Saga of Grettir the Strong - Episode 62 http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/05/07/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-62/ http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/05/07/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-62/#comments Wed, 07 May 2008 15:06:25 +0000 spokenlore Uncategorized http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/05/07/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-62/ Chapter 21 - Bjorn arrives at Thorkell’s stead. He is not well liked by Grettir.

Chapter 22 - Bjorn pushes his Luck until Grettir kills him.

Chapter 23 - Hjarrandi, Bjorn’s brother, attacks Grettir and is killed.

]]> http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/05/07/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-62/feed/ Chapter 21 - Bjorn arrives at Thorkell's stead. He is not well liked by Grettir. Chapter 22 - Bjorn pushes his Luck until Grettir kills him. Chapter ... Chapter 21 - Bjorn arrives at Thorkell's stead. He is not well liked by Grettir. Chapter 22 - Bjorn pushes his Luck until Grettir kills him. Chapter 23 - Hjarrandi, Bjorn's brother, attacks Grettir and is killed. ep 62 David and Sandra Carron No No 16:54 The Saga of Grettir the Strong - Episode 61 http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/04/29/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-61/ http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/04/29/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-61/#comments Wed, 30 Apr 2008 03:59:08 +0000 spokenlore Uncategorized http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/04/29/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-61/ Chapter 19 - Grettir uses deception to defend Thorfinn’s Stead from Thorir Paunch and Ogmund the Evil.

Chapter 20 - Grettir is well rewarded when Thorfinn returns home. It is not long before word of his good deed spreads throughout Norway.

]]> http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/04/29/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-61/feed/ Chapter 19 - Grettir uses deception to defend Thorfinn's Stead from Thorir Paunch and Ogmund the Evil. Chapter 20 - Grettir is well rewarded when Thorfinn ... Chapter 19 - Grettir uses deception to defend Thorfinn's Stead from Thorir Paunch and Ogmund the Evil. Chapter 20 - Grettir is well rewarded when Thorfinn returns home. It is not long before word of his good deed spreads throughout Norway. ep61 David and Sandra Carron No No 21:09 Njal’s Saga REDUX http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/04/23/njals-saga-redux/ http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/04/23/njals-saga-redux/#comments Thu, 24 Apr 2008 02:03:02 +0000 spokenlore Uncategorized http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/04/23/njals-saga-redux/ Due to popular demand we have created a new site to host all of the episodes of Njal’s Saga.  We were specifically asked by several listeners for reposts of episodes 26 through 30 as these seem to have been the most commonly lost when Spoken Lore switched servers.  The new site is at http://njalssaga.podbean.com.  There is also a permanent link on the right side of the page under podcasts.

ENJOY!

]]> http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/04/23/njals-saga-redux/feed/ Due to popular demand we have created a new site to host all of the episodes of Njal's Saga.  We were specifically asked by several ... Due to popular demand we have created a new site to host all of the episodes of Njal's Saga.  We were specifically asked by several listeners for reposts of episodes 26 through 30 as these seem to have been the most commonly lost when Spoken Lore switched servers.  The new site is at http://njalssaga.podbean.com.  There is also a permanent link on the right side of the page under podcasts. ENJOY! an2 David and Sandra Carron No No 1:25 The Saga of Grettir the Strong - Episode 60 http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/04/23/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-60/ http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/04/23/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-60/#comments Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:39:01 +0000 spokenlore Uncategorized http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/04/23/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-60/ Chapter 16 - Asmund sends Grettir to the Thing in his stead. Grettir kills Skeggi on the way there and is outlawed.

Chapter 17 - Grettir makes the journey from Iceland to Norway a long one for his shipmates.

Chapter 18 - Grettir unearths the treasure of Kar the Old, Thorfinn’s father.

]]> http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/04/23/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-60/feed/ Chapter 16 - Asmund sends Grettir to the Thing in his stead. Grettir kills Skeggi on the way there and is outlawed. Chapter 17 - ... Chapter 16 - Asmund sends Grettir to the Thing in his stead. Grettir kills Skeggi on the way there and is outlawed. Chapter 17 - Grettir makes the journey from Iceland to Norway a long one for his shipmates. Chapter 18 - Grettir unearths the treasure of Kar the Old, Thorfinn's father. ep 60 David and Sandra Carron No No 23:39 The Saga of Grettir the Strong - Episode 59 http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/04/16/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-59/ http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/04/16/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-59/#comments Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:58:51 +0000 spokenlore Uncategorized http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/04/16/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-59/ Chapter 13 - Asmund’s two marriages.

Chapter 14 - Asmunds children are introduces. Grettir is the most troublesome of them all.

Chapter 15 - Grettir picks a fight with Audun while at a game but it is not allowed to go further.

]]> http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/04/16/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-59/feed/ Chapter 13 - Asmund's two marriages. Chapter 14 - Asmunds children are introduces. Grettir is the most troublesome of them all. Chapter 15 - Grettir picks ... Chapter 13 - Asmund's two marriages. Chapter 14 - Asmunds children are introduces. Grettir is the most troublesome of them all. Chapter 15 - Grettir picks a fight with Audun while at a game but it is not allowed to go further. ep59 David and Sandra Carron No No 16:21 The Saga of Grettir the Strong - Episode 58 http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/04/09/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-58/ http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/04/09/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-58/#comments Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:59:31 +0000 spokenlore Uncategorized http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/04/09/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-58/ Chapter 9 - Onund and his men land at Kaldbak and meet Eirik Snare.

Chapter 10 - Wedding arraingments are made for Olaf Feilan and Alfdis from Barra.

Chapter 11 - Luck keeeps Thorgeir from being slain.

Chapter 12 - the people of Kaldbak and the people of Vik fight over shore rights when a beached whale is found.

]]> http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/04/09/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-58/feed/ Chapter 9 - Onund and his men land at Kaldbak and meet Eirik Snare. Chapter 10 - Wedding arraingments are made for Olaf Feilan and Alfdis ... Chapter 9 - Onund and his men land at Kaldbak and meet Eirik Snare. Chapter 10 - Wedding arraingments are made for Olaf Feilan and Alfdis from Barra. Chapter 11 - Luck keeeps Thorgeir from being slain. Chapter 12 - the people of Kaldbak and the people of Vik fight over shore rights when a beached whale is found. ep58 David and Sandra Carron No No 17:28 The Saga of Grettir the Strong - Episode 57 http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/04/01/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-57/ http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/04/01/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-57/#comments Wed, 02 Apr 2008 02:11:16 +0000 spokenlore Uncategorized http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/04/01/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-57/ Chapter 5 - Thrand and Onund raid the Hebrides with Eyvind

Chapter 6 - Grim the Hersir and Ondott Crow dispute over Bjorns inheritance

Chapter 7 - Onund helps Signy’s sons gain revenge on Grim the Hersir and Earl Audun

Chapter 8 - Onund and Asmund sail to Iceland

]]> http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/04/01/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-57/feed/ Chapter 5 - Thrand and Onund raid the Hebrides with Eyvind Chapter 6 - Grim the Hersir and Ondott Crow dispute over Bjorns inheritance Chapter 7 - ... Chapter 5 - Thrand and Onund raid the Hebrides with Eyvind Chapter 6 - Grim the Hersir and Ondott Crow dispute over Bjorns inheritance Chapter 7 - Onund helps Signy's sons gain revenge on Grim the Hersir and Earl Audun Chapter 8 - Onund and Asmund sail to Iceland ep 57 David and Sandra Carron No No 12:05 The Saga of Grettir the Strong - Episode 56 http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/03/26/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-56/ http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/03/26/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-56/#comments Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:42:34 +0000 spokenlore Uncategorized http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/03/26/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-56/ Chapter 1 - The family and friends of Onund the son of Ofeig.

Chapter 2 - Onund loses a leg but gains a nickname.

Chapter 3 - Thrand helps Onund to marry Aesa.

Chapter 4 - Vigbjod and Vetsmar regret taunting Onund Treefoot

]]> http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/03/26/the-saga-of-grettir-the-strong-episode-56/feed/ Chapter 1 - The family and friends of Onund the son of Ofeig. Chapter 2 - Onund loses a leg but gains a nickname. Chapter 3 - ... Chapter 1 - The family and friends of Onund the son of Ofeig. Chapter 2 - Onund loses a leg but gains a nickname. Chapter 3 - Thrand helps Onund to marry Aesa. Chapter 4 - Vigbjod and Vetsmar regret taunting Onund Treefoot ep56 David and Sandra Carron No No 16:24 Saga of the Volsungs - Episode 55 http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/03/19/saga-of-the-volsungs-episode-55/ http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/03/19/saga-of-the-volsungs-episode-55/#comments Wed, 19 Mar 2008 12:52:23 +0000 spokenlore Uncategorized http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/03/19/saga-of-the-volsungs-episode-55/ Chapter 39 - Hjalli the thrall’s life is spared but Gunnar’s is not.

Chapter 40 - Gudrun kills her own sons in vengeance and grief over her brother’s slaying by her husband, King Atli.

Chapter 41 - Hamdir, Sorli, Erp, and Svanhild. Gudrun’s Children by Jonakr.

Chapter 42 - Bikki’s betrayal of King Jormunrek and his bride-to-be Svanhild.

Chapter 43 - Hamdir, Sorli, and Erp are persuaded to avenge their sister’s death.

Chapter 44 - Hamdir and Sorli do not listen to their mother’s advice and so kill their brother Erp and themselves.

]]> http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/03/19/saga-of-the-volsungs-episode-55/feed/ Chapter 39 - Hjalli the thrall's life is spared but Gunnar's is not. Chapter 40 - Gudrun kills her own sons in vengeance and grief over ... Chapter 39 - Hjalli the thrall's life is spared but Gunnar's is not. Chapter 40 - Gudrun kills her own sons in vengeance and grief over her brother's slaying by her husband, King Atli. Chapter 41 - Hamdir, Sorli, Erp, and Svanhild. Gudrun's Children by Jonakr. Chapter 42 - Bikki's betrayal of King Jormunrek and his bride-to-be Svanhild. Chapter 43 - Hamdir, Sorli, and Erp are persuaded to avenge their sister's death. Chapter 44 - Hamdir and Sorli do not listen to their mother's advice and so kill their brother Erp and themselves. ep55 David and Sandra Carron No No 21:44 Saga of the Volsungs - Episode 54 http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/03/12/saga-of-the-volsungs-episode-54/ http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/03/12/saga-of-the-volsungs-episode-54/#comments Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:31:37 +0000 spokenlore Uncategorized http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/03/12/saga-of-the-volsungs-episode-54/ Chapter 35 - Kostbera speaks of runes and dreams.

Chapter 36 - Gunnar misinterprets Glaumvor’s dreams.

Chapter 37 - Gudrun fights beside her husband King Atli.

Chapter 38 - The death of Gunnar.

]]> http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/03/12/saga-of-the-volsungs-episode-54/feed/ Chapter 35 - Kostbera speaks of runes and dreams. Chapter 36 - Gunnar misinterprets Glaumvor's dreams. Chapter 37 - Gudrun fights beside her husband King Atli. Chapter 38 ... Chapter 35 - Kostbera speaks of runes and dreams. Chapter 36 - Gunnar misinterprets Glaumvor's dreams. Chapter 37 - Gudrun fights beside her husband King Atli. Chapter 38 - The death of Gunnar. ep54 David and Sandra Carron No No 15:18 Saga of the Volsungs - Episode 53 http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/03/06/saga-of-the-volsungs-episode-53/ http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/03/06/saga-of-the-volsungs-episode-53/#comments Thu, 06 Mar 2008 05:16:42 +0000 spokenlore Uncategorized http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/03/06/saga-of-the-volsungs-episode-53/ Chapter 32 - Gunnar must choose between Brynhild and Sigurd.

Chapter 33 - The death of the Volsung line.

Chapter 34 - Gudrun flees to Denmark.

]]> http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/03/06/saga-of-the-volsungs-episode-53/feed/ Chapter 32 - Gunnar must choose between Brynhild and Sigurd. Chapter 33 - The death of the Volsung line. Chapter 34 - Gudrun flees to Denmark. Chapter 32 - Gunnar must choose between Brynhild and Sigurd. Chapter 33 - The death of the Volsung line. Chapter 34 - Gudrun flees to Denmark. ep53 David and Sandra Carron No No 20:26 Saga of the Volsungs - Episode 52 http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/02/27/saga-of-the-volsungs-episode-52/ http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/02/27/saga-of-the-volsungs-episode-52/#comments Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:15:27 +0000 spokenlore Uncategorized http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/02/27/saga-of-the-volsungs-episode-52/ Chapter 29 - Gunnar and Sigurd decieve Brynhild so that she will marry Gunnar.

Chapter 30 - A ring causes a dispute between Brynhild Gudrun.

Chapter 31 - Brynhild tells Sigurd that she knows she has been lied to by him, Gunnar, and Gudrun.

]]> http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/02/27/saga-of-the-volsungs-episode-52/feed/ Chapter 29 - Gunnar and Sigurd decieve Brynhild so that she will marry Gunnar. Chapter 30 - A ring causes a dispute between Brynhild Gudrun. Chapter 31 ... Chapter 29 - Gunnar and Sigurd decieve Brynhild so that she will marry Gunnar. Chapter 30 - A ring causes a dispute between Brynhild Gudrun. Chapter 31 - Brynhild tells Sigurd that she knows she has been lied to by him, Gunnar, and Gudrun. ep52 David and Sandra Carron No No 21:53 Saga of the Volsungs - Episode 51 http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/02/19/saga-of-the-volsungs-episode-51/ http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/02/19/saga-of-the-volsungs-episode-51/#comments Wed, 20 Feb 2008 03:29:48 +0000 spokenlore Uncategorized http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/02/19/saga-of-the-volsungs-episode-51/ Chapter 25 - Brynhild tries to warm Sigurd away from a relationship with her. Chapter 26 - Gudrun meets with Brynhild to discuss her dreams and learns of Sigurd.

Chapter 27 - Brynhild tells Gudrun of Grimhild’s plan.

Chapter 28 - Grimhild gives a potion to Sigurd and Sigurd marries Gudrun.

]]> http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/02/19/saga-of-the-volsungs-episode-51/feed/ Chapter 25 - Brynhild tries to warm Sigurd away from a relationship with her. Chapter 26 - Gudrun meets with Brynhild to discuss her dreams and ... Chapter 25 - Brynhild tries to warm Sigurd away from a relationship with her. Chapter 26 - Gudrun meets with Brynhild to discuss her dreams and learns of Sigurd. Chapter 27 - Brynhild tells Gudrun of Grimhild's plan. Chapter 28 - Grimhild gives a potion to Sigurd and Sigurd marries Gudrun. ep 51 David and Sandra Carron No No 16:44 Saga of the Volsungs - Episode 50 http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/02/13/saga-of-the-volsungs-episode-50/ http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/02/13/saga-of-the-volsungs-episode-50/#comments Wed, 13 Feb 2008 15:31:06 +0000 spokenlore Uncategorized http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/02/13/saga-of-the-volsungs-episode-50/ Chapter 21 - The Sayings of Brynhild.  Brynhild tells Sigurd of how she was cured by King Hjalmgunnar. Chapter 22 - Sigurd is entralled by Brynhild.  They pledge vows between them.

Chapter 23 - Sigurd’s good looks.

Chapter 24 - Sigurd meets Chieftain Heimir as well as Bekkhild, Brynhild’s sister.

]]> http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/02/13/saga-of-the-volsungs-episode-50/feed/ Chapter 21 - The Sayings of Brynhild.  Brynhild tells Sigurd of how she was cured by King Hjalmgunnar. Chapter 22 - Sigurd is entralled by Brynhild.  ... Chapter 21 - The Sayings of Brynhild.  Brynhild tells Sigurd of how she was cured by King Hjalmgunnar. Chapter 22 - Sigurd is entralled by Brynhild.  They pledge vows between them. Chapter 23 - Sigurd's good looks. Chapter 24 - Sigurd meets Chieftain Heimir as well as Bekkhild, Brynhild's sister. ep50 David and Sandra Carron No No 13:26 Saga of the Volsungs - Episode 49 http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/02/05/saga-of-the-volsungs-episode-49/ http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/02/05/saga-of-the-volsungs-episode-49/#comments Wed, 06 Feb 2008 03:47:41 +0000 spokenlore Uncategorized http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/02/05/saga-of-the-volsungs-episode-49/ Chapter 17 - Sigurd battles the sons of King Hunding.

Chapter 18 - The death of Fafnir.

Chapter 19 - The feast of Fafnir’s body.

Chapter 20 - Birds sing of Regin’s death.

]]> http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/02/05/saga-of-the-volsungs-episode-49/feed/ Chapter 17 - Sigurd battles the sons of King Hunding. Chapter 18 - The death of Fafnir. Chapter 19 - The feast of Fafnir's body. Chapter 20 - ... Chapter 17 - Sigurd battles the sons of King Hunding. Chapter 18 - The death of Fafnir. Chapter 19 - The feast of Fafnir's body. Chapter 20 - Birds sing of Regin's death. ep 49 David and Sandra Carron No No 16:25 Saga of the Volsungs - Episode 48 http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/01/29/saga-of-the-volsungs-episode-48/ http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/01/29/saga-of-the-volsungs-episode-48/#comments Wed, 30 Jan 2008 02:21:05 +0000 spokenlore Uncategorized http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/01/29/saga-of-the-volsungs-episode-48/ Chapter 12 - A shattered sword is saved for King Sigmund’s son.

Chapter 13 - Sigurd is tested by Regin

Chapter 14 - The story of Otr, Regin, and Fafnir.

Chapter 15 - Sigurd has his father’s sword reforged by Regin.

Chapter 16 - Gripir tells Sigurd the whole of his fate.

]]> http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/01/29/saga-of-the-volsungs-episode-48/feed/ Chapter 12 - A shattered sword is saved for King Sigmund's son. Chapter 13 - Sigurd is tested by Regin Chapter 14 - The story of Otr, ... Chapter 12 - A shattered sword is saved for King Sigmund's son. Chapter 13 - Sigurd is tested by Regin Chapter 14 - The story of Otr, Regin, and Fafnir. Chapter 15 - Sigurd has his father's sword reforged by Regin. Chapter 16 - Gripir tells Sigurd the whole of his fate. ep48 David and Sandra Carron No No 18:06 Saga of the Volsungs - Episode 47 http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/01/22/saga-of-the-volsungs-episode-47/ http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/01/22/saga-of-the-volsungs-episode-47/#comments Wed, 23 Jan 2008 03:34:42 +0000 spokenlore Uncategorized http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/01/22/saga-of-the-volsungs-episode-47/ Chapter 9 - King Helgi wins against Hodbrodd. He gains Sigrun’s favor and marries her.

Chapter 10 - Sinfjotli is poisoned by Borghild for killing her brother.

Chapter 11 - The Volsung sword is broken, along with his luck.

]]> http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/01/22/saga-of-the-volsungs-episode-47/feed/ Chapter 9 - King Helgi wins against Hodbrodd. He gains Sigrun's favor and marries her. Chapter 10 - Sinfjotli is poisoned by Borghild for killing ... Chapter 9 - King Helgi wins against Hodbrodd. He gains Sigrun's favor and marries her. Chapter 10 - Sinfjotli is poisoned by Borghild for killing her brother. Chapter 11 - The Volsung sword is broken, along with his luck. ep47 David and Sandra Carron No No 15:06 Saga of the Volsungs - Episode 46 http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/01/16/saga-of-the-volsungs-episode-46/ http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/01/16/saga-of-the-volsungs-episode-46/#comments Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:18:46 +0000 spokenlore Uncategorized http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/01/16/saga-of-the-volsungs-episode-46/ Chapter 5 – Sigmund’s triumph over the she-wolf with Signy’s secret help.

Chapter 6 -  Signy’s two sons fail to meet Sigmund’s tests and the inevitable occurs.

Chapter 7 -  How Sinfjotli is born of two women.

Chapter 8 -  Cunning Signy saves her brother and her son but sacrifices herself.

]]> http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/01/16/saga-of-the-volsungs-episode-46/feed/ Chapter 5 – Sigmund’s triumph over the she-wolf with Signy’s secret help. Chapter 6 -  Signy’s two sons fail to meet Sigmund’s tests and the inevitable ... Chapter 5 – Sigmund’s triumph over the she-wolf with Signy’s secret help. Chapter 6 -  Signy’s two sons fail to meet Sigmund’s tests and the inevitable occurs. Chapter 7 -  How Sinfjotli is born of two women. Chapter 8 -  Cunning Signy saves her brother and her son but sacrifices herself. ep 46 David and Sandra Carron No No 21:38 Saga of the Volsungs - Episode 45 http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/01/09/saga-of-the-volsungs-episode-45/ http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/01/09/saga-of-the-volsungs-episode-45/#comments Wed, 09 Jan 2008 04:01:45 +0000 spokenlore Uncategorized http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/01/09/episode-45-saga-of-the-volsungs/ These are the first chapters of the Saga of the Volsungs.

Chapter 1 - Sigi is attacked by those whom he most trusted.

Chapter 2 - Volsung’s difficult and unusual birth.

Chapter 3 - Sigmund and the sword pulled out from Barnstock.

Chapter 4 - Signy’s ill fated marriage to King Siggeir.

]]> http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2008/01/09/saga-of-the-volsungs-episode-45/feed/ These are the first chapters of the Saga of the Volsungs. Chapter 1 - Sigi is attacked by those whom he most trusted. Chapter 2 - Volsung's ... These are the first chapters of the Saga of the Volsungs. Chapter 1 - Sigi is attacked by those whom he most trusted. Chapter 2 - Volsung's difficult and unusual birth. Chapter 3 - Sigmund and the sword pulled out from Barnstock. Chapter 4 - Signy's ill fated marriage to King Siggeir. lore,sagas,norse,vikings,eddas David and Sandra Carron No No 12:53 Jomsvikings - Episode 44 http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2007/12/26/jomsvikings-episode-44/ http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2007/12/26/jomsvikings-episode-44/#comments Wed, 26 Dec 2007 05:55:45 +0000 spokenlore Uncategorized http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2007/12/26/jomsvikings-episode-44/ Chapter 21 - The Battle begins in earnest.  Earl Hakon makes a terrible sacrifice to prevail over the Jomsvikings.

Chapter 22 - Vagn and Bjorn the Welshman attempt to evade capture but are taken with the rest of the Jomsvikings.

Chapter 23 - Many of the Jomsvikings die at Thorkel Leira’s hand but in the end Vagn breaks free and makes a deal.

Chapter 24 - The Saga of the Jomsvikings ends and finds some at home with their wives and others’ fate still uncertain.

]]> http://spokenlore.podbean.com/2007/12/26/jomsvikings-episode-44/feed/ Chapter 21 - The Battle begins in earnest.  Earl Hakon makes a terrible sacrifice to prevail over the Jomsvikings. Chapter 22 - Vagn and Bjorn the ... Chapter 21 - The Battle begins in earnest.  Earl Hakon makes a terrible sacrifice to prevail over the Jomsvikings. Chapter 22 - Vagn and Bjorn the Welshman attempt to evade capture but are taken with the rest of the Jomsvikings. Chapter 23 - Many of the Jomsvikings die at Thorkel Leira's hand but in the end Vagn breaks free and makes a deal. Chapter 24 - The Saga of the Jomsvikings ends and finds some at home with their wives and others' fate still uncertain. ep 44 David and Sandra Carron No No 21:30