Norse Mythology

Fate and the Norse Worldview

Special Interest Sep 22, 2022 24 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

Available on Prime Video, The Great Courses Signature Collection

S1 E2: Our understanding of Viking cultural values comes to us from those upheld (and broken) in the Norse myths. Focus on the profound Norse sense of fatalism and the importance of reckless courage—both of which add up to make the especially crucial concept of being a drengr: A person who, whether they live or die, is often celebrated in a saga.

Special Interest Sep 22, 2022 24 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

TV-PG

Information

Released: 2022
Run Time: 24 min
Rated: TV-PG

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio: English (AAC), English (United States)
Subtitles: English (CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.