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I'm Before we begin today's episode, I would just like to recommend a new book which I have written titled

The Poetic Eta, A Study Guide. We have discussed the famous collection of Old Norse poems

known as the Poetic Edda on this podcast in many different episodes. My book, The Poetic Edda

A Study Guide, acts as an introductory study guide to this famous literary source

for Norse mythology. Indeed, the Poetic Edda is a crucial source for Norse mythology,

and it contains stories and myths, which would have otherwise not existed, if not for the

preservation of the edda.

Be sure to check out the Poetic Edda Study Guide on Amazon.com or via the link in the description of this episode.

Hello and welcome to the history of Vikings.

The Old Norse speakers of the medieval world left behind a legacy of literature, language, and myth.

From the Icelandic family sagas and Old Norse death poetry to runic inscriptions, rock carvings, and gotlandic picture stones, evidence of the Old Norse world

is present throughout Scandinavia and Iceland.

But what is the significance of Old Norse?

Why did the Vikings speak this language, and how does it play into the way they told stories

and created their literature?

Joining me to discuss this topic is Dr. John Hines, Professor of

Archaeology at the School of History, Archaeology and Religion at Cardiff University.

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