Werewolves in Norse Mythology

Outlaws, Warriors and Shamans. Myths about werewolves played an important role in the spirituality and in the warrior cult of ancient scandinavian societies. Enjoy the video and don't forget to once in a while howl at the moon.

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[L.I.M.E.LighTnTwilightTarot]

Ok this 6 yr old video was 2 yrs before me finding you Arith. Im not complaining and truly enjoying these early years 🐉

[stevechappelle]

I am a major werewolf fan, LOVE werewolf movies! Thanks for this. I found your interpretation of the identities of Geri and Freki intriguing; that makes sense given the nature and presentation of other wolves in Norse mythos.

[GlobalPeaceConnector]

Thank you, I find your information very interesting. Nordic beliefs have been taught to me since I was a very small child by my very special and mysterious Dad. He was named Gery and taught me so many about wolves, nordic religion and he was crying when I was around 10yr that he was so sorry for beying my dad as I was just like him and that we are loners and our paths will be lonely, long and heavy. Nobody will understand us because they can not see... He left home when I was 11yrs... A very wise man!

[crowsbaneful]

What a great talk, thanks for this Arith. This has raised a thousand thoughts for me. I'm so glad the totemic shamanic work of our ancestors gets recognition here as it always just seems to be accepted as a Native American practice.

[derekstynes]

I am very Impressed with Your Knowledge and Professional Upload, You have created another Subscriber. Please Keep up that Great Work !

[williamneal]

That bunny on the couch behind you...just looking at its eyes...that little bunny was terrified by your werewolf stories!

[booker]

I am a major werewolf fan. Love your in-depth review of their role in Scandinavian societies. Keep up the content creation.

[sheilakoren]

The wolf is the human collective spirit totum. I can see how myths develop to teach timeless lessons. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[chrismoosewaggywalk]

Thanks for uploading this buddy - very informative

[leonardogomes]

Again, a Wonderful video with too much wisdom and upload contents. Congratulations

[colinp]

Hey Arith take a walk on the wild side. Another great video with lots of information, thanks.

[marcodellasanta]

...hello Arith, I really enjoy your teachings... very detailed, but they
bring enthusiasm and more, more curiosity... thank You❤

[cameronwilson]

Very interesting. I've looked for places were i can find norse werewolf stories but not much to find. I shall now subscribe. Loved the video

[MischiefHowlVA]

Hmmm. I remember watching Hemlock Grove and there was a werewolf called a Vargulf that was basically an insane werewolf.. nice to see that there is possible origin of the name Vargar.

[uiemevj]

In Scandinavia/Sweden you were not allowed to pronounce the word Varg or Ulv because it could cause death and trouble.
So people made up a by-name for Varg Wolf or Ulv, and one of those names were Skragge/Skraggen.
So interestingly my ancestors lastname was Skragge.
In the last movie of the lord of the rings they use a battering ram with the look of a wolf.
Another word for battering ram is shragga in Scandinavia

[harzack]

Thanks for this very interesting video. You provided me a lot of interesting information about the wolf and the werewolf in norse culture and many useful ideas for writing.

[nashobacwulf]

This is pretty cool!! Helps alot with my research on Fenrir

[MikefromTexas]

Have you done or will you do a video on Berserkers & Bears?

[rogerironhide]

Awesome & extremely powerful knowledge you share As All Father did, I am myself always on the pursuit of knowledge. I've always had an extreme interest in my culture/heritage, myths, etc.... & Especially Werewolves in Northern Europe. May Odin guide us on our darken path to enlightenment, Truth & pure purpose of self.

[mileswilliams]

Bless your work Arith! I'm a big fan...
However, picture this, we begin to look beyond the borders of deep antiquity. Modern man is anything but. He is constantly trying to outlast, out think, or work with nature. Wolves became our allies longer ago than we can reliably date, and so before we became concerned with livestock over prey animals the wolf was a the perfect individual and kinsman. As our lives became less like the wolves we begin to dislike wolves and those people who behave like them, wilder than others. So we see a honorable title turned on its ear as most of society goes with the changing times and others do not, and are seen as trouble