Jun 2021

36m 37s

Tales of Valhalla: Norse Myths & Legends...

About this episode

Today I speak with Martyn Whittock about Norse myths and legends.

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Tales of Valhalla: Norse Myths and Legends

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Music: Danheim – Framganga & Folkvangr

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