Exploring Norse Mythology: Q&A 

that would be very cool!

thank you

it's so damn short

Unfortunately, probably not. That's a series that is kind of personal to me, and I just don't think I could do it.

Hey man, Im sorry it took me to respond to this. I totally understand you, the Dark Tower series is something that is incredibly personal to me as well, as is the overall character of Roland, who I have a my avatar set as. The mythos and story of the Dark Tower is one of the most amazing works of art ever created in my opinion. The fact that is sort of this mix between meta physical and straight up high fantasy mixed with post apocalyptic elements always fascinated me. Rolands determination and single mindedness for what he does in his life has always been something Ive related to. We all have our own quest for the Tower that we are on, and for me that meant becoming a professional musician, like my father was. I play on the same horn that he did (my father passed away from cancer in 2011) and renamed it Excalibur, as a nod of the hat to Roland and the Line of Eld. Really, the relationship to ones father is one of the most important tenants of Gunslinger culture, and it always has been to me as well. The relationship I forged with my father is the most impactive and important in my life. My dad was an amazing musician and inspired me to follow his example. Im not sure what your reasons are, but Im sure they are equally valid. I don't know what your schedule is like but if you ever have any time, I would love to chat / skype about your thoughts on the series as I would be incredibly interested to hear them based on the amazing quality of your other videos. Long days and pleasant nights friend, and do not forget the face of your father. Thankee Sai!

Bathory too! 🤘🏻

Indeed it has. I also blame Christianity for the reason we don't know a whole lot about Norse Myth as they tried to erase all other believes from the world. So they are responsible for us not know a whole lot.

Exactly, for all we know Bilbo himself lived for 111+ years, so it's quite a bit longer than the average human. Interesting topic.

Bilbo reached 131 before leaving Middle-Earth with Elrond and Frodo, but that had a lot to do with the ring stalling his aging process. The 2nd oldest hobbit (Old Took) lived to be 130 through natural means (I assume) though. There's a line in the Lord of the Rings books (I'm looking at it right now) that explicitly says Hobbits "reached a hundred as often as not". A bit off topic for this video but, yeah, interesting topic.

Surtr/Surt/Surtur was an eld-Jotunn, a fire giant (sic) which, like the all Jotunns was an ancient elemental being, think LOTR Balrog. There really isn't much information on Pre-Odin Norse Mythology, especially with the popularity of the Aesir Gods, who the Jotunns predate, and lack of information. This is why Surtr is opposed against Freyr at Ragnarok. Freyr, like his sister Freyja, and possibly Heimdalr, was Vanir, the descendants of Njoror the ancient Sea God (Water Elementals). Surtr and his ilk, like the Titans of Greek Mythos, were created out of the Chaos. Their opposition was the Vanir, more pointedly Tiwas, Old Norse for 'God' (BTW Freyr was O.N. for 'Lord') who was the God of Righteousness and Justice/Law and the Protector of the weak and helpless. There isn't much to go on except that Tiwas was the Ruler of the 'Gods of Law' and at some time was usurped by Odin and the Aesir. Tiwas who is known by the more modern name Tyr, the God of War, represented Order which Surtr opposed, though it's Freyr who faces off with him in the final battle wherein Surtr destroys the world in fire.

Watch the polls or wait till Tuesday.

Juan Villa yessss

All the previous god of war games were, the most recent one released this year was instead based on norse.

Slayerlord13 no god is save from kratos... Soon it will be the Mayans, Chinese, Japanese lol

TFC the new one isnt

There's also a God of war in norse mythology called Tyr