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Podcast: Why We Do What We Do
Episode: Mini: Release the Hostage
Description: The idea of holding someone hostage had to start somewhere. Actually, it started much more peacefully than what it evolved into. This episode is an exploration of the history of a word by reviewing Norse mythology. It is a blast, if we do say so ourselves. You're welcome.Join our membership group: www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcastLinks:Â https://norse-mythology.org/tales/the-aesir-vanir-war/#:~:text=The%20Aesir%20fought%20by%20the,cheated%20in%20the%20hostage%20exchange.https://www.etymonline.com/word/hostagehttps://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/hostage#:~:text=Definitions%20of%20hostage,captive%2C%20prisonerhttps://www.scmp.com/m...