Mathias Nordvig
Teaching Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado Boulder
19,636
Total Students
About Me
Mathias Nordvig is a skilled educator specializing in Old Norse mythology, the Viking Age, and medieval Scandinavia. He has been teaching and publishing in academia since 2010 and is known for his engaging approach to these subjects. Mathias co-hosts the popular Nordic Mythology Podcast, which attracts an average of 45,000 monthly listeners, making it a significant platform for disseminating knowledge about Norse culture and mythology. He is also the author of "Old Norse Mythology for Kids," aimed at introducing younger audiences to these ancient tales. At the University of Colorado Boulder, he teaches the course "Old Norse Mythology in the Sources," where he explores the rich literary and cultural heritage of the Viking Age through primary texts and artifacts.