Old Norse Mythology in the Sources
This course is an introduction to the religion of the Vikings as it is recorded in Old Norse and Scandinavian literature from the medieval period. You will learn about the different written sources and what they can teach us about pre-Christian religion in northern Europe in the Viking Age. The course surveys the primary collection of Old Norse poetry about the pre-Christian Scandinavian gods, the Poetic Edda. We will also work with the main collections of stories about the Old Norse gods in prose: Snorri Sturluson’s Edda and Saxo’s History of the Danes.
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Syllabus
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Introduction
Week 2
The Eddic Poems
Week 3
Additional Sources
Week 4
Final Assessment
FAQ
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Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
Reviews
I really love it. I enjoyed this course so far. It made me learn more about Old Norse Mythology and learn more about history.
It was really good. I wished, of course, for more time and learning but that was not in the description so I received what was promised.
Great introduction to this material and subject. Did not want to stop watching the videos. very easy to watch. Lots of information given. hope there will be a continuation of this course.
Great course. Fun course. I learned a lot and am inspired to learn much more about Norse Mythology.
