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NorseMap PI Interviewed by Sanlian Lifeweek on the Modern Relevance of Norse Mythology
15 Jun 2026
Happening On
14/07/2026
Professor
Tom Birkett
, PI of
NorseMap and Professor of Old English and Old Norse
, was recently interviewed by journalist
Xiao Chuzhou for
Sanlian Lifeweek (三联生活周刊), one of China's leading news and culture magazines, as part of a feature exploring the enduring significance of Norse mythology in the contemporary world.
The article, titled 《埃达》中的世界：假如黄昏将至，你会如何行动？ (The World of the "Edda": If Twilight Were Drawing Near, How Would You Act?), examines the themes and worldviews found in the medieval Norse Edda texts and considers why these stories continue to resonate with modern audiences.
Read the article here.