An Old Norse expert discusses the death of Baldr (or Balder/Baldur) in its various versions, and shares some thoughts on the roots of this famous Norse myth.

Jackson Crawford, Ph.D.: Sharing real expertise in Norse language and myth with people hungry to learn, free of both ivory tower elitism and the agendas of selfappointed gurus. Visit JacksonWCrawford.com (includes bio and linked list of all videos).

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Jackson Crawford’s translation of The Poetic Edda: https://www.hackettpublishing.com/the...
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