Mathias Nordvig has a PhD in Old Norse literature with focus on Old Norse mythology. He teaches subjects on Old Norse literature and culture, Nordic witchcraft and pre-Christian religion, and Arctic cultures at the University of Colorado-Boulder. His primary research interests are critical whiteness studies, the reception of Old Norse mythology in pop-culture and music, and Old Norse mythology as a land-based conceptual framework for life in the pre-Christian North.
Publications
Mathias has published books and articles since 2013. He recently published the book Ancestral North (2024) with Dr. Ross Hagen. Explore his publications here.
Podcast
Mathias puts out a monthly podcast called The Sacred Flame, where he tackles issues related to our modern life through the lens of the Nordic story-world.
Education
Mathias works with musicians, artists, and activists to create educational experiences for anyone who is interested in deeper land-based connections with our world.
Mathias Nordvig: mythology : history : art 