Hugr-The Norse Concept of the Soul

There are many different parts to the soul/self in Norse Pagan Beliefs. The hugr/hug is perhaps the most important and most attested in later folktales. It is also similar to other tribal peoples around the world who have concept of a soul that can travel in and out of the body. This video goes over the whole background and history of the Hug. My video on shapeshifting Scandinavian folktale and legend