This is not the end of Season 8, but the podcast is definitely going on a little hiatus over the winter.

But not to worry, dear Raiders! In this episode I take a look ahead at what to expect when Season 8 resumes in 2027, what that timeline currently looks like, and why there may be a bonus episode (?) in the interim.

I also go into some of the differences between my two Bloodsword Saga novels and talk about why my main character is more vulnerable in the second book.

Also, what was my inspiration for writing the Bloodsword Saga novels, what numbers have to do with given cultures, and why was it difficult for me to write through the eyes of Bloodsword's foreign culture? The answers to these questions and more in this last episode... but only for a while!

Don’t forget to rate, review, and help spread the word! Your 5-Star ratings really help new people find this podcast and help it to grow. I really appreciate every 5-Star rating, so please help me out and keep them coming, Raiders!

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This is a special episode because I am recording immediately after having translated chapter 7 of Eirík the Red's Saga, meaning that everything is as fresh in my mind as it can possibly be!

It today's episode we look at the festive Jól period during the Viking Age, which occurred during the winter and had nothing to do with Christmas (at least not until much later on)!

We also take a look at Hauk Erlendsson of Hauksbók fame and why he is special in terms of his writing about Þorfinn Karlsefni.

There is also discussion about the need to Anglicize Old Norse words, we look at how Greenland was viewed by 14th Century Icelanders, and we learn that Ragnar Lothbrok had a very uncool nickname.

I also end today's episode with a special PSA about tips for surviving a heatwave, so sound that Viking battle horn and let's get ready to ride!

Old Norse words discussed in today's episode include:

1. BYRÐUSMJÖRS
2. HRYGGS
3. JÁRNSÍÐU
4. LOÐBRÓKAR
5. RJÚPU (from RJÚPA)
6. GELLIS
7. HESTHÖFÐI
8. KARLSEFNI
9. JÓL

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It's another day, and that means it's time for another one of my translation episodes, this one focusing on chapter 6 of Eirík the Red's Saga.

As always, a lot of text will be analysed, with some of the Old Norse words discussed in today's episode including:

1. HÖNDUM (from HÖND)
2. TRÚA
3. KOST (from KOSTR)

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In today's episode we take a closer look at my translation of chapter 5 of Eirík the Red's Saga and we learn about yet another popular saying from the Viking age, namely, "At eigi veit, fyrr en svarat er."

Listen to find out what that Norse expression meant plus so much more, including what some of the differences are between this chapter and the same scene from the Saga of the Greenlanders.

Old Norse words discussed in today's episode include:

1. LÝKR (from LÚKA)
2. FÉ
3. VÉR
4. FEÐGUM

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Thank you to all of my Raiders for your well-wishes following my last episode, where I was fighting against the affects of sunstroke. I am indeed fine again now!! It was really just that one episode where I wasn't feeling like myself, but it's a good reminder to everyone to take care of yourself out there and to watch out for any signs that you might not be well. But now, onwards and upwards! Sound that battle horn because here we go again!

In today's episode I talk about chapter 4 of my translation of Eirík the Red's Saga where, among other things, we meet a 'spákona' or 'völva' and I attempt to describe a new colour. We also look at the Christian overtones present in the saga and a popular expression that the Vikings used during the Viking age: Lítt í tauma

Other Old Norse words discussed in today's episode include:

1. SIEÐMAÐR
2. SEIÐR
3. BLÁN (from BLÁR)
4. VARÐLOKUR
5. LÍTT Í TAUMA

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Welcome to the Viking Story podcast! In today's episode I fight against possible heatstroke while attempting to give insights into my translation of chapter 3 of Eirík the Red's Saga. This was certainly an... experience!

Old Norse words discussed in today's episode include:

1. GÓÐR
2. BÓNDI
3. RAUSNARRÁÐ
4. GOÐORÐSMAÐR
5. BEZTI
6. HÚSBÓNDI

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Happy Canada Day to all of my Raiders!

Since today is a special day, you're getting a double-shot of Viking Story as we take a look at the background behind my translation of of Eirík the Red's Saga, this time focusing specifically on its second chapter.

Some of the Old Norse words discussed in today's episode include:

1. KNARRARBRINGU
2. NORÐAN
3. SAUR
4. EY
5. HOLM
6. FJORÐUR
7. STAÐIR
8. ÞRIÐI
9. TUTTUGU OK FIMM

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My translation of "Eirík the Red's Saga" takes centre stage today as I give my thoughts, explanations and insights into the saga and, in particular, into its first chapter.

What makes "Eirík the Red's Saga" different from "The Saga of the Greenlanders"? Which saga contains the more accurate version of events? All of these answers and more in today's episode!

Old Norse words discussed in today's episode include:

1. FRÁ
2. MAGRA
3. KALLAÐI
4. ÞYKKJA
5. VÆRI
6. DAL
7. HÖFN

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