Alexandra Selenius läser en dikt att Wilhelmina Peuravaara som berör teman och otrygghet och att som vuxen upptäcka sig själv. Dikten spelar den inre konflikten och ensamheten i att inte veta vart man är på väg är och känslan av att helt ha förlitat sig på någon annan som sedan försvinner.

Time for another storytime. This time, we are talking about a wedding.

A holy or sacred marriage does not simply refer to the sanctity of any marriage but that of a god and goddess to ensure the fertility and prosperity of the community. A tradition that is still alive to this day.

Once again, my story will take its inspiration from the rock art world. Scenes depicting the union of an intertwined pair, interpreted as the sacred marriage of two divinities, are present in rock art iconography spanning from bronze-age Scandinavia via the Mediterranian region to Minoan culture but perhaps most often cited in the Near East.

A hopefully relaxing story that also further explores our shared human heritage and our quest to bring order and understanding to an often confusing world.

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Music: [The Northern Path] by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)

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From Scandinavia to Ireland, in Greek and Roman as well as Native American mythology, the deer play an important part and has left a substantial mark. Sometimes literally in the form of rock art packed or painted onto the stone. 

The role of the stag seems to have a duality to it. They can take the form of a natural disaster, a life-giver, a protector and an avenger. 

As always, I hope this might serve as an educational but relaxing listen.

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Another day another story, but we keep on the theme from the last episode. 

Living in an unruly world, subjected to wind, rain, ebb, flood and scorching sun, we humans have sought meaning and reason in religion, mythology and science. A quest that is very active still.  

In another episode, we will explore ancient Scandinavian cosmology through storytelling.

This is the story of the Sun and Moon based on the Norse sagas written down by Snorri Sturluson during the 13th century.

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Time for another story based on Scandinavian rock art och bronze age mythology.

Have you ever wondered about the shifts of night and day or how the sun knows when to set and when to rise?

Well, no need to wonder anymore. Get cosy, pour yourself a cup of tea, and dive into the wonderful world of the Scandinavian bronze age. Besides the story, the episode is packed full

of archaeological theories and facts. Hopefully, creating both an educational but also highly relaxing listen.

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Happy Easter one and all!

Ever wondered about the existence of the Easter bunny? - Well wonder no more!

In this episode, we will find out what or whom connects an 8th-century monk, Wiccan religion and the Easter bunny and its decorated eggs.

If you don't feel like a history lesson jump right in to the story at 5:38.

Enjoy!

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In this final episode, we will finally take part of the encounter between Grettir and Glam.

We will also learn a new proverb.

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We continue our story about Grettir the Strong. During his exile, he forms several strong friendships and becomes known as a hero.

After three years he can finally return home but will Grettir really feel satisfied with a lavish life on a quiet farm?

We are also introduced to Glam a Swedish hand for hire seeking employment.

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