Einar Selvik

Einar Selvik is a Norwegian musician born in 1979 who works with Norse mythology and ancient Scandinavian culture. He co-founded the folk ensemble Wardruna in 2003, where he began developing his approach to traditional instruments and vocal styles. His solo work includes songs like 'Hrafnsmál/ The Words Of The Raven' and 'Rúnar Skaltu Kunna/ Those Runes You Must Know' that draw directly from old texts and runic traditions.

In 2018 he released his first solo album 'Odin', which featured a musical interpretation of the Norse prophecy 'Völuspá'. Later albums like 'Snake Pit Poetry' and 'Black Psalm' continued this focus on mythological themes. Some of his compositions, including 'Ragnar Lothbrok's Death Song' and 'When Horns Resound', have been used in historical drama productions.

Selvik's music has occasionally drawn questions about authenticity from those who see it as a modern interpretation rather than historical reconstruction. He has described his work as trying to create a connection between ancient sources and contemporary listeners, using traditional instruments alongside his own vocal arrangements.