Maria and Ammo delve into the realms of death, afterlife beliefs, and funeral rites in this season’s episode of Historical Perspectives of Death II! Join them as they journey through ancient tales of Norse Mythology, and explore the modern-day practices of Haitian Vodou.

Here’s what you can expect from each segment:

Norse Mythology

• Explore the realms of Helheim, Fólkvangr, and Valhalla
• Mysteries of Ragnarok and the end of the world
• Historical preservation and retelling of Norse mythologies

Haitian Vodou

• Gede, the spirit of death
• Parallels to other religions
• Addressingpop culture and Hollywood misconceptions
• Cultural insights and the unraveling of the history of Haitian Vodou

Now's the time to rest your axe, grab some mead, and allow this shield maiden and her trusty partner in death, grief, and afterlife lore to regale you with the tales of old and new.

Links:

• Death and the Afterlife In Norse Mythology
• Ragnarok: What You Need To Know
• Folkvangr: Freya’s Realm
• Ten Norse Mythology Facts You Need to Know
• Vodou: The Black Religion That’s Been Maligned for Centuries
• The Mystery and Magic of Haitian Vodou Funeral Rites
• Haitian Funeral: Customs, Traditions & Etiquette
• Vodou Songs in Haitian Creole and English
• Cultural Spotlight: Haitian Funeral Traditions
• The Guardian - Vodou is elusive and endangered, but it remains the soul of Haitian people
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