Your Sources Are WRONG!

A rant on the Norse sources and their conflicting nature.
Explaining why the format of certain videos of mine are different than others.
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Preikestolen or Prekestolen 'The Pulpit Rock', 'Pulpit', or 'Preacher's Chair' is a tourist attraction in the municipality of Strand in Rogaland county, Norway. Preikestolen is a steep cliff which rises 604 metres (1,982 ft) above Lysefjorden. Atop the cliff, there is an almost flat top of approximately 25 by 25 metres (82 ft × 82 ft). Preikestolen is located near the Western part of the fjord, and on its North side. Tourism at the site has been increasing in the early 21st century, with between 150,000 and 200,000 visitors in 2012, making it one of the most visited natural tourist attractions in Norway. BASE jumpers often leap from the cliff. Due to its increased popularity, the most used path to the site (an 3.8-kilometre (2.4 mi) long hike) was improved by Nepalese Sherpas in 2013.

[@SistersOfTheWell]

I get the frustration. Mythology, lore, and even history are written from certain perspectives. You can have the same historical event written by different sides of the event and the perspective of the story will be different. Also, the majority of these stories were passed down over generations by word of mouth and through story telling - which changes aspects as it is passed - and those who finally wrote them had their own agendas too. I think by looking at the lore, the history, archeology, and anthropology (including the movement and mixings of people/ cultures) we can get a good understanding and picture but not full truth. I personally am more interested in hearing a person's own experience when it comes to spirituality/ practice. By sharing that, we can see similarities and also give inspirations and ideas to each other. One of my favorite quotes from all this - "All stories hold truth, but no story is true" All we can do is piece together understandings, and then explore and experiment for ourselves - in the end creating our own experience and path. Love watching your stuff.

[@torstenscott7571]

That is very well said, and as for myself, I had my own spiritual experiences that I struggled to explain beyond personal gnosis. Looking at all of these aspects that you have mentioned (the totality of the circumstances) has helped me associate my experiences with these traditions or more or less reveal where my spiritual experiences originate from. Anyway, looking at the broader picture brings clarity, and I am often surprised by the tunnel vision of so many (whether gurus or scholars). Thanks for the inspiration for deep thought.

[@SistersOfTheWell]

@@torstenscott7571 I tend to think (or perhaps it is hope) that there are more people coming to these conclusions/ ideas surrounding these topics. In the meantime, we will just keep finding each other and connecting!

[@torstenscott7571]

@@SistersOfTheWell I agree

[@wudenulyke2no]

Women. ☕️

[@Explorer273]

There is no evidence of the stories ever being passed mouth to mouth. That is a christian assumption made in the late 19th century. The alternative is that christians didn't consider it a religion and had no problem allowing the locals to carry on with their culture and only form of entertainment. That way the eddas could be eyewitness accounts. It's a logical simple explanation and those are usually the right ones.

[@blooeagle5118]

I for one appreciate what you do. It beckons me to dig deeper and actually read the sources. It's not easy to keep up with it all, and as more of these texts and sources are translated into English, we may yet know even more :)

[@taylorfusher2997]

Is the troll in God of war 2018 video Game accurate with the original Norse mythology?

[@michaelharrison72]

My biggest issue is exactly what you said, is folk don’t either read things properly or listen to what’s said and they pick up on one small detail and moan about it. The issue is a lot of historical events around those times are just conjecture and hypothesis because we know there was a battle but trying nail down the finer details can be difficult. Keep doing what you do, it’s excellent. I’m Scottish and I’ve studied a lot of Scots history but I’ve also got Norwegian blood so I’m now reading the sagas and trying to absorb as much knowledge about Norwegian history as I can and you’ve helped me, so Thankyou.

[@Mma-basement-215]

The view up there is just amazing it captured me and im watching this on my phone so I can only imagine what it must feel like being there

[@torstenscott7571]

I appreciate all of the content presented on this channel. As a history nerd myself, I like your detailed videos with sources and references. As someone who is incredibly busy, I also like the short entertaining videos that often instill curiosity about a subject, leading me to do my own research for greater understanding.

[@taylorfusher2997]

Is the troll in God of war 2018 video Game accurate with the original Norse mythology?

[@torstenscott7571]

@@taylorfusher2997 I am not familiar with the troll in the game, and what little I have seen has revealed enough inaccuracies for me to advise against using any form of entertainment as a substitute for authentic historical research. I believe that this channel and others address trolls, trolldom, etc. I would recommend them alongside scholarly sources as a starting point.

[@samanthasavarese7631]

Bring back the hour-long videos for us history nerds!! 😂🤓 Seriously, how could someone flake it after all the entertaining and interesting historical content you’ve provided so far 🤷‍♀️ ?? I’m appreciating the nice efforts in editing and video-making I’ve seen lately. That's definitely an aesthetic improvement… But the best part is always the amount of reliable information you give us here (unlike other channels with similar themes), so keep on doing what you are doing, and don't care too much about the stats! Excited to see these amazing spots in Norway, geologically speaking one of the greatest spots to see! Super excited to move there soon :)

[@N0skGaming]

🇳🇴I was at Preikestolen yesterday too! Sverd i Fjell in Hafrsfjord is also a place that I go to when I need to think alone. (Translated into dialect from the area) Æg va der oppe på Preikestolen æg og igår! Sverd i Fjell på Hafrsfjord er og en plass æg går når æg trenge å tenka for mæg sjøl!

[@josephmatlock4897]

I can honestly say that I have learned the most about these subjects from your channel

[@skuggensdam13]

Your frustration is certainly understandable. Just so you know the only channel I watch on KZbin for information about Norse mythology/ancient history is yours- and, yes, I'm a subscriber, too. You present the information in a clear and concise manner, and you even make me laugh sometimes, too. Please keep up the good work, it is appreciated more than you realize.

[@worm_vaquero]

Even the new testament has three different "last words" of Christ.

[@MultiMoo20]

Absolutely stunning spot! I’ve watched your in depth work. That makes you trustworthy in my eyes when you don’t do the deep dives. Thank you!! ❤

[@flokivilgerdarson9934]

Hei Michael, great videos, I am an admin on UK Norse, Pagan Events and community and have shared a number of your videos to the page I have looked at the sources in the past and have found them to be as accurate as is possible, there is always going to be those that get the arse ache about something. I save your all of your videos as they are a great source of information in themselves . Thankyou for the work you put in.

[@bobsguitarstudio715]

Many people think they know it but they can't feel it because it's not in them.

[@LuciferHarjula]

Hej. Vill bara tacka dig för det fantastiska jobb du gör med att förklara vad som är vad. Äring och frid.

[@jessevanhalen6967]

Til árs ok friðar!

[@salomekruger4176]

I always enjoy your videos and find them very educational. As a KZbinr, I have noticed that people do not have long attention spans. Even if my videos are only 1 to 2 minutes, they are too lazy to watch to the end. The struggle is real my brother!

[@alishajellison2571]

What are your videos about?

[@salomekruger4176]

@@alishajellison2571 My videos are about the beauty of Namibia, its nature, people and creatures.

[@themomentpodcast]

I get this. It is indeed difficult at times. One tries ones best to give an overview and summary of these things. But there are often indeed conflicting sources.

[@patr7115]

Nice to see you next to the sculpture Sverd i Fjell. Made by my father's cousin, Fritz Røed. Haven't been there for a long time, so happy to see them again on your video 😀

[@StormyAfterDark]

Thank you for your channel. You are a good teacher who tells the truth.

[@unkn0wnpers0n]

You are so close to Stavanger! My hometown

[@cynthiarowley719]

Ill never be able to read all your souces. I appreciate your annotations. You take time to do all the spellings 🎉 gorgeous sight to see even by video🎉 Thats the nicest rant ive ever seen.

[@ThePacificNorseWest87]

Always love your work! I watch Jackson Crawford also. Thanks for everything you do!

[@annieg3489]

I for one enjoy your videos very much and appreciate the effort you put into each and every one. You have inspired me, also through recommended reads, to dig deeper, to seek answers, this has enriched my understanding of north mythology and beliefs immensely, so thank you😊

[@justinbl6817]

Truth will destroy the enemy of ignorance. Nothing shows wisdom and strength more than being able to get new information and listen to what it's telling you and after confirmation and contemplating, adjust your world view and then your day to day accordingly. You have a lot of interesting and engaging content.

[@faramund9865]

If I say something, it is when I think it may help others to come to an understanding that makes sense to them. And if someone replies with something that makes more sense to me, that is also a win. Being wrong is fine, as long as I get to know that. If I say nothing, everyone will be worse off for it. It's never butthurt and it's never a personal attack. I'd be butthurt if you were being lazy about what you're doing or trying to mold historical accounts to your own liking. And you partake in neither of those things as far as I'm concerned. So keep it up, love your channel. But I will be here writing endless comments, and it's a good thing. ;)

[@yorkshireaquatics9537]

Hey man I absolutely love that you call out all the Bull 💩! Keep sharing your knowledge brother, we have lost so much of our past and roots. I have just been travelling around Rome and it makes me sad how many of their temples have been destroyed or converted into churches. Couldnt beat the Pagans at building so claimed it all for themselves. I may have spat in some "holy water" in a famous building 😅.

[@stopthehate9102]

I like your videos and especially the fact that you list your sources. It might be a good idea though to have some Norse women shaking their asses in the thumbnail.

[@faramund9865]

Ahahaha. No. No thottery in our spiritual environment.

[@raptorchick21]

I enjoy your posts tremendously. Learned much about Viking History through your channel. I trust the information you are posting.

[@TylertheViking93]

I will always appreciate the time and effort put into to helping me understand my heritage, your channel is great and your research and information is always greatly appreciated

[@dentonstales2778]

An excellent video, as yours always are. Yes, the problems of differing sources, plus the fact that almost all we have was actually written down years later, by Christians, who may or may not have altered things to fit their viewpoint, it's very hard to say with certainty that this or that WAS what happened or was done in the 'Viking Age'.

[@daveskelton7101]

Love the video and the view. Amazing to stand in the place so many have stood years ago.

[@EllenDahl-sp1sw]

Your channel is so awesome, I have learned so much about my ancestors. And appreciate when you fil from the sites in norway..thank you so much , blessed be

[@ryanziegler1410]

There will always be critics, forget them. Your channel kicks ass! I have gotten hours of education and entertainment from it.

[@ezrafaulk3076]

What you're talking about is the big reason I consider Hurstwick to be one of the *most* reliable sources on Norse culture and mythology; they don't *just* quote sources like the Sagas, they *also* look at archaeological evidence, *and* they even *test* whatever they can to the *fullest extent* they can. That doesn't mean I don't call them out on mistakes they make, like with the Runic alphabet for instance, but a source that goes to *that* length to try to present an accurate picture of Norse culture can *definitely* be considered reliable in my opinion.

[@christianerardt3705]

I've been watching your videos for several years now and i'm always impressed how huge your knowledge, sources and research are. I love to watch them, so don't feel too pissed by some "freaks" who stand on their opinion not able to "see over their plate". (In Germany we say "nicht über den Tellerrand sehen" for people like that. They feel fine in their little (thinking) box )

[@kotycassidy6955]

Love how much time you put in thank you

[@anglosaxon244]

I was in Stavanger too once in the summer,...pretty cold ,as well.....Its a beautifull place,..that was abouth 40 years ago.....I guess it has changed since then,...but prekestolen seems to be the same as for the last millions of years I supposse,.......I support also 100% my Nordic ancestral legacy,...or better said ,what they left of it,...the Pharaonic/sicopaths,....you know!!!....But we will prevail !!!

[@giverthebeans9711]

I enjoy watching longer videos, learning more and more is awesome!

[@rickardt1222]

I always enjoy your videos! You offer a very interesting perspective, that is Eclectic Paganism aka faith based on individual experiences. I greatly appreciate your wide range of topics and the format you use. You have been a great help for many of us who tries to move forwards into Norse Paganism. Thank you!

[@jeffatwood9417]

I really appreciate your work and find your contribution to the study quite useful. Life has kept me out of academia for longer than I wish, and I hope to return at some point, but thank you very much.

[@mariascheu817]

Please show us more from the amazing landscape!

[@VanaheimrUllr]

Eyh dude, I will watch in-depth elaborations into the sources. The trick is to scroll some feets at the same time. Best combo in the world. Edit: BS aside, thank you for your work, and your credibility is great.

[@jorgnocke991]

Congratulations on creating an amazing KZbin video! Your hard work and creativity really shine through in every frame. The way you presented the content was so clear and easy to understand. I was truly captivated from start to finish. Your talent for engaging viewers is incredible. Keep up the fantastic work and know that you have a dedicated fan here who can't wait to see what you create next!

[@taylorfusher2997]

Is the troll in God of war 2018 video Game accurate with the original Norse mythology?

[@cyrusstark1435]

Love your work. I myself am autistic so sometimes info dump some things just because verbalizing/discussing information helps me process it. And, sometimes people can only accept their one narrow perspective and cant handle outside theories or sources to their own.

[@diannehardwick950]

Informative video in a spectacular setting. I enjoy all your videos. 40 or 50 years ago I did read some of the sources but life moves on and now I am engaged in finishing a memoir about growing up in Yorkshire (the great Viking county) so I’m always grateful to hear your thoughts on your videos. Best wishes, Dianne of the Danelaw.

[@gregoryleevandall1880]

Ty for continuing these amazing videos my friend what a beautiful view … I hope life is treating you very well 😎 ✌️ ❤️

[@michaelharrison72]

Can I also say, the 8th of June is the anniversary of the day the Vikings first attacked Lindisfarne in 793.

[@sumerlilangel]

I don't mind shorter videos if I am taking a moment to relax on my work break. I prefer longer videos over the shorter ones because I can press play, walk away, and go about cleaning my house or cooking. I don't have to babysit my phone or my tv remote. Sometimes, I will play a longer video as I'm laying in bed falling asleep. I have a thirst for knowledge and appreciate a wide variety of topics. Ancient civilizations and their spiritual beliefs being at the forefront. Though I don't consider myself pagan, I do find a universal thread of truth woven through many different religious practices.

[@raginhobbit]

I was there a few months back, beautiful spot to hike to! Next time without the hangover😂

[@garyclothier9914]

It's interesting they say my mother's bloodline name was talked about in the sagas, I thought that was interesting

[@Mma-basement-215]

Yeah we need you keep up the great work 💪

[@morbiouslenoir]

I greatly appreciate your videos and the information you put out. Keep on, brother!

[@Hythyr]

I enjoy watching your videos before bed. You’ve inspired some awesome dreams!!

[@lordredfettkiller5276]

Love the video! Keep doing what you’re doing man!

[@RedRose4711]

This is the best channel on the subject!

[@brunoehrnvall6633]

Great video!!! Just wondering something. Im going to norway, trondheim this summer and i was wondering if you know any history places there or just any places i have to visit. Thank you so much for your great Content!! Never stop posting videos

[@intrinzikritik]

That view is beautiful!! It reminds me of Yosemite or Yellowstone.

[@ladyspider4904]

I love your channel. I have learned so from you. Thank you for all that you do.

[@bobsguitarstudio715]

The sources are in the heart's of the Scandinavian people, yesterday, today and tomorrow.

[@carsonmathews1264]

Love your channel and information brother. You’ve got a great approach to history and sadly so many of these “historians” want to try to push their own agendas and opinions into history

[@FrancT-]

I've been there. Beautiful place!

[@XXGamerp0n3XX]

Vinland saga reaction series pls.... Much love from the philippines

[@tonys.8368]

Been up there at Preikestolen a few years ago. It's a helluva hike up there. Only way up there is a 2+ hour hike up lots of intermittently spaced rocks, so props for going up there for your talk. Going down was equally hard due to having to really pick your footfall for each step carefully, lest you break an ankle. And the views are breathtaking, worth the hefty hike. There's also NO rope, nothing to stop you from meeting your doom if you're dumb enough to test fate. Finally, there's also nothing to buy like drinks when you get there, for you have to bring anything you wish to drink with you. Love a breathtaking destination that makes you work for it and forces you to do all your own work to enjoy it. I would say everyone should visit, but that would ruin the place. Sverd i Fjell in Hafrsfjord was also a nicely done place to visit, but really off the beaten track.

[@user-bt5np8be1j]

Thank you I have not read any of those sources , so in a way I am biased and cant judge if something is right or wrong but for what is worth I find your videos very interesting double so when there is such great view . Again from what it is worth thank you from me.

[@kurtbogle2973]

I like history and concepts. I understand none of this is necessarily 100% accurate, but that's ok because we learn something, and learning is the point .

[@gonzo4637]

Love the vistas reminds me of my times when I lived in Northern California around shasta county. The mountains will always be my favorite locale if you will, now im stuck in the flat deserts of the mojave but I still find these lands to feel very spiritual and Ive had my share of experiences out here that I believe it holds something in store for me. Just like anything in life Im eager to learn!

[@cafedecart]

I think you do a great job man, pay no attention to haters.

[@andrewscott6499]

Thank you as always - very appreciated

[@tonydavidgarcia619]

Don't mind these worthless, sharpshooting keyboard warriors. You bring honor and truth with your source referencing and do incredible job with your educational, informative & sometimes entertaining videos. You have my support - from 🇺🇸

[@Krommer1000]

1:42 Those are F-ing AWESOME!

[@eternalwizard776]

Kind of off subject but could you do a video on what you eat? You always look so well.

[@Mickymouse-lx8eb]

Your video are very good and informative please keep it up 👍

[@deepquake9]

Roll with it baby!

[@justinbradley7393]

Appreciate you doing these videos Learn lot

[@Junk_World_Templar]

There's always going to be armchair experts, I think they're a subspecies of Keyboard Warrior, you can prove them wrong but they'll never accept it no matter what, best just to ignore them. Great video, that's somewhere I've wanted to go since I was a kid.

[@spartanbo8110]

Damn I feel called out I’m not a nerdy history buff I swear

[@dragonrider9051]

Sorry had to come back, a lady was shaking her rump. ;)

[@jeffreyvandemortel7533]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@susanschaffner4422]

It's human nature to find fault. Forget those comments. Most of us appreciate your knowledge and videos. You're great.

[@FrancT-]

Nice channel man, I have a question. Do you have some historical fiction recommendations? You know, like the Last Kingdom?

[@Sanniz]

As a joke... you can shake your ass as a click bait too. 😆😃 If we goes more serious... agree, it's hard getting peoples attention if it goes too deep and long, specially nowadays with TikTok and that type of things. And I think you do a great job explaining from your own point of view. Those that protest it's wrong about facts.. Most things are not written while things happened. And can be written of different people, all with their own input. Most important, have those people even read the first copy in original language? Much can go missed in translation. So keep up the good job. Sometimes you have to build up intrest so they are willing dig deeper into history. No matter source. Beautiful views. Sommar hälsningar från Sverige.

[@RobJMeronek]

Good rant. Beautiful place to rant from.

[@mattgwayman]

Hey Mr. Magnus Klock ,aka Creator of this Channel . Wish you could have done an interview with the late Ross @ BritainsHiddenHistory channel. You have a similar Boots on the ground style as Ross . Learn a lot in a short time from your videos.

[@lazaron1]

Preikestolen = The Pulpit (direct translation: "the preaching chair") Just info

[@timhorn3829]

i’m glad to see if there are people who are willing to take the time to look at the historical sources carefully and educate people on the past

[@bjornnylander8754]

The problem is that we can´t be 100% accurate on any of our storys, sagas or myths. Many of the runes telling storys was made 100-200 years after the event was supposed to have taken place. We can pressume, guess and in a few cases guess pretty close to what actually happend. Some runes or tales are more accurate then others while some are just pure fantasy. There has been ( for exemple) a bunch of "Haralds" and/ or "Björns" thruout the Viking age, some mixed up in history to be the same person allthough their deeds maybe took place with maybe 100 of years between them? There ´s about 3000 existing runstones in Scandinavia, 2500 of them in Sweden, these stones describes happenings that took place allover Scandinavia where one don´t have to read for a long time to understand that there´s a huge risk to mixing up, years, names and deeds.

[@ZerilathImmortal]

Let's Go On A Rock Scramble!

[@TheKetogenicMadScientist]

Hey Buddy, because I have watched your channel since it's early days, I know you are a source aficionado. The other channels that offer a bit of fluff shaking various bits of anatomical fluff are fine well and good- if one is into fluff shaking, but I always stay close to the tried and true Viking- which is your-self. Is the fluff shaking done over at Patreon, then?

[@whitefreeman5798]

i am sure i dont need to tell you but just stay true to yourself.. you provide good information and get people interested in learning more.. no matter what you do someone will complain.. ok i am off to go watch videos of women shanking that thing now

[@-RONNIE]

I appreciate the video

[@troll5609]

Are you gonna make a vidio about the possibility that Jomsborg is found?

[@sorrycharlie5773]

Nice almost jump..😏💜💪

[@halfpinthero912]

Good video. Needed said,

[@meowmix1023]

I'm one of those people that actually search for hour long videos.

[@michel3691]

I'm a patient observer. I'll be here.

[@corablunt-zy2be]

Watching from england your a true inspiration I'm a pagan both sides of my family have germanic ancestry and Norwegian it's crazy

[@Surfinbadger]

Same, Dorset.

[@corablunt-zy2be]

❤

[@gendor5199]

Heels to ground, don't mess around.

[@kongvinter33]

from the Land of the Ruga, Rogaland

[@cuttersstrophe]

I have a question, can you hike there with a dog that is too heavy to carry, no ledder or something. You can't find out anything about it from travel guides. Thank you.🐕‍🦺

[@vincemajestic2650]

Guilty as charged - I've missed a WHOLE bunch of your videos because I always click on the Girl shaking her Ass 😁

[@skylerthacreator]

Jon solo does a pretty good job i think

[@margaretwebster2516]

Can't please everyone.

[@davidelohim8047]

I fill we need more evidents for all