Odin the Wanderer: Ancient Paths to Peaceful Sleep

Welcome back to Luminous Antiquity! In this captivating video, we delve into Part 2: Odin the Wanderer from The Children of Odin: The Book of Northern Myths by Padraic Colum. Join us as we follow Odin, the All-Father, on his quest for wisdom, bravery, and the magic that shapes the fate of gods and men.

In this video, we will explore:
Odin Goes to Mimir's Well - Discover Odin's profound sacrifice for the gift of wisdom.
Odin Faces an Evil Man - Witness Odin's cunning as he confronts malevolence.
Odin Wins for Men the Magic Mead - Learn how Odin secured the precious mead of poetry for humanity.
Odin Tells to Vidar, His Silent Son - Uncover the secrets Odin shares with his son.
Thor and Loki in the Giants' City - Experience the adventures of Thor and Loki in the land of giants.
How Thor and Loki Befooled Thrym the Giant - Enjoy the clever tricks that lead to Thor's triumph.
Ægir's Feast - Celebrate Thor's victory at the grand feast of Ægir.
The Dwarf's Hoard and the Curse that It Brought - Explore the dark consequences of greed and treasure.

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PART 2 Odin the Wanderer
00:00 INTRO
01:28 Odin Goes to Mimir's Well: His Sacrifice for Wisdom
05:20 Odin Faces an Evil Man
10:17 Odin Wins for Men the Magic Mead
18:50 Odin Tells to Vidar, His Silent Son, the Secret of His Doings
21:20 Thor and Loki in the Giants' City
27:57 How Thor and Loki Befooled Thrym the Giant
35:30 Ægir's Feast: How Thor Triumphed
44:18 The Dwarf's Hoard, and the Curse that It Brought