
The Sacred Flame Podcast is about the pre-Christian traditions of Northern Europe hosted by Mathias Nordvig and Amina Otto. It's available on Buzzsprout and most podcasting platforms. The Sacred Flame Podcast comes out twice a month with information and perspectives on Northern European traditions, mythology, history, and philosophy.
Mathias Nordvig has a PhD in Old Norse mythology and teaches Sc... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 19 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CulturePhilosophy | |||

Amina and Mathias sit down with Alexandra (Sasha) Zavyalova to talk about Slavic and Northern European pagan fall traditions. Sasha is from St. Petersburg, Russia, and belongs to the Modovian minority called Erzya, a Finno-Ugric people. She has been ... more
In this episode, Amina and Mathias discuss underworld mythologies and how they seem to link up with ancient fall traditions in the European North. The conversation takes our two hosts from pumpkin spice and licorice through conversations about (and m... more
Mathias Nordvig and Amina Otto discuss fall traditions in the pre-Christian North on The Sacred Flame Podcast. They manage to cover the entire North Atlantic region in a conversation that takes us from the origin of modern Halloween traditions in wit... more
What is madness? What was madness back in the Viking age, and what is madness today? The concept of madness may seem clear to us, but at the end of the day, it is certainly always dependent on cultural context. In this episode, I discuss western madn... more
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Thank you Mathias for this podcast. It has grounded my journey through paganism in ways I did not expect. I value your insights and interpretations for how modern heathens can apply the concepts we know from ancient times in non problematic ways.
As a heathen, it’s hard to find good quality information and podcasts that don’t feel bloated with junk or associated with bigots. This podcast is not that, this is one of those podcasts when a notification of a new episode drops, I will stop what I’m doing and listen.
Stunning. Scholarly and profound: history, language and sociology without ever overshadowing the mystery. Matthias Nordvig, ‘retelling and reconnecting the Nordic story-world with our current reality.’
I can’t decide what I love more; the topic, your soothing voice, or your pronunciation. Education meets meditation and I love every second of it. Thank you so much. ❤️
I really enjoy seeing how an ancient text or idea can be extrapolated out to a very relevant current topic without rushing to the “punchline”. I’m not always sure where the journey is going, but I’m often pleasantly surprised as it comes around full circle. A welcome change from the shallow thought that is so prevalent these days. Thank you!
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Focusing on the pre-Christian traditions of Northern Europe, the episodes explore a diverse range of topics including mythology, history, philosophy, and cultural practices. The hosts provide in-depth discussions on ancient narratives and contemporary implications, including themes like seasonal traditions, societal norms, and the cyclical nature of existence. With their scholarly backgrounds, they offer a unique blend of academic insight and accessible storytelling, making complex ancient topics relatable and relevant to modern audiences. This podcast stands out by connecting ancient wisdom with current societal issues, inviting listeners to reflect on their own relationship with history and culture.
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The Sacred Flame launched 3 years ago and published 19 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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