# 36 - Skyrim and the Northern Mythos: Dragon, Doom, and Northern Courage

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Podcast: [Mythic Mind Games](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mythic-mind-games-7349259)
Published: 2026-01-30T10:00:19+00:00
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## Resource

In this presentation, originally made for my Elder Scrolls & Philosophy study, I discuss some of the northern mythological inspirations for Skyrim. Watch the video for this episode and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/C907wJJN8l8 Tolkien and the Long Defeat: https://youtu.be/zQZuCpAd8t8?si=A8w-Mu_k4IXpz657 Beowulf & Boethius Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1Ayf0uZnOZGm3sKsYH7pMx5cNJUDJopl Become a patron at patreon.com/mythicmind Listen to all THREE Mythic Mind podcasts: Mythic Mind Mythic Mind Games Mythic Mind Movies & Shows (Or become a patron and get all three shows early and ad-free in a single feed.) Become a Tier 3 patron to participate in the upcoming Silmarillion study!

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