The Death of Baldr

An Old Norse expert discusses the death of Baldr (or Balder/Baldur) in its various versions, and shares some thoughts on the roots of this famous Norse myth. Jackson Crawford, Ph.D.: Sharing real expertise in Norse language and myth with people hungry to learn, free of both ivory tower elitism and the agendas of self-appointed gurus. Visit (includes bio and linked list of all videos). Jackson Crawford’s translation of Hávamál, with complete Old Norse text: Jackson Crawford’s translation of The Poetic Edda: Audiobook: Jackson Crawford’s translation of The Saga of the Volsungs: Audiobook: Latest FAQs: (updated Nov. 2019). Jackson Crawford’s Patreon page: Music © I See Hawks in L.A., courtesy of the artist. Visit Logos by Elizabeth Porter (snowbringer at gmail).
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