Norse mythology’s climate lessons for the future | Lauren Fadiman

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🗓️ 8 April 2025

⏱️ 12 minutes

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What if ancient myths are warnings for the future? Contemporary folklorist Lauren Fadiman explores how the Norse tale of Ragnarök may stem from real climate catastrophe, revealing how folklore preserves lessons of resilience and can guide how we adapt to our own time of crisis.

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