Jackson Crawford

Jackson W. Crawford is an American scholar, translator, and poet, renowned for his expertise in Old Norse language, literature, and mythology. Born on August 28, 1985, Crawford has dedicated his career to sharing his deep knowledge of Norse culture, having taught at prestigious institutions like the University of Colorado, Boulder, University of California, Berkeley, and University of California, Los Angeles. His passion for Old Norse extends beyond academia, as he actively engages with the public through his popular YouTube channel and upcoming Old Norse classes in summer 2024. Crawford's work includes notable translations such as "The Saga of the Volsungs" and "The Wanderer's Havamal," making complex texts accessible to a wider audience. As a Resident Scholar at the University of Colorado Boulder's Center of the American West, he continues to inspire and educate others about the rich heritage of Norse mythology and language.