39: Alvissmal - The Words of All-Wise from the Poetic Edda of Norse Mythology
Northern Myths Podcast
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In this episode we read Alvissmal, or the Words of All-Wise, from the Poetic Edda. The dwarf Alvis (or All-Wise) visits Thor's hall to bring back Thor's daughter as his bride, and Thor acts very un-Thor-like as he deals with this unwelcome guest!
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