Episode 24: Legends of Drunken Master - The Miracles of St. Thorlak (2019 Holiday Special)

Brute Norse Podcast

In this slightly festive Yuletide episode, Eirik retells some of his favorite miracles associated with Iceland's first (and only) Christian holy man: The frail, picky eating, voluntary celibate, 12th century bishop Þorlákr Þórhallsson. Patron saint of Iceland - and autism! Thorlak was a renowned sage who hardly ever touched a drink unless it was alcoholic. He channeled his divine superpowers to heal the mangled, clobber wildlife, punish bullies, and make beer both strong and tasty. The episode also touches upon various tidbits of seasonally appropriate errata, such as the mysterious lost Scandinavian saint Sjur, Medieval ethnic stereotypes about sausage-eating Icelanders, and the freshest old news on the Norse lunisolar calendar. Get wiseer about the pre-Christian holiday of Jól: https://www.brutenorse.com/blog/2017/12/norse-yuletide-sacrifices-had-almost.html Looking for a pre-christian lunisolar almanac that fits in your pocket? Check out KwellonTungl: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KwellonTungl Support Brute Norse: https://www.Patreon.com/brutenorse https://www.Teespring.com/stores/brute-norse