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Supernatural Medieval Ireland

2025/2/18
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@Eleanor Janega : 我认为爱尔兰中世纪的异世界故事比许多更广为人知的中世纪神话和浪漫故事更性感、更有趣、更血腥。这些故事讲述了英雄、半神、战士女王和其他民间的故事，它们启发了法国和英国最早的童话故事。在这些故事中，超自然的生物在我们的世界中出入，他们的故事被记录在爱尔兰的修道院图书馆中，讲述了人类和超自然恋人跨越界限的故事。这些故事不仅有趣，而且还蕴含着深刻的历史和文化意义。 @Lisa M. Bitel : 我之所以选择这些故事，是因为我正在研究宗教超自然现象。这些故事是由基督教社区的受过教育的人记录下来的，是关于一种遗产，存在于风景之中。对早起中世纪的爱尔兰僧侣来说，异世界是一种不同的现实，它既是一种手段，也是一个充满想象力的地方，对某些人来说，它也是真实存在的。这些故事中的人物非常性感，他们会让你想要放弃家庭。这些故事让你意识到女性在这个社会中受到了不公平的待遇，同时也蕴含着伟大的幽默感。

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This chapter explores the unique qualities of Irish myths compared to their European counterparts. It highlights the sexier, funnier, and bloodier nature of Irish tales, setting the stage for a discussion on their distinct characteristics and enduring appeal.
  • Irish myths are considered sexier, funnier, and bloodier than other medieval myths.
  • These myths incorporate elements of love, gender dynamics, and humorous retellings.
  • The stories connect to modern literature and culture, revealing ancient Ireland's mystical allure.

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In early Medieval Ireland, supernatural beings moved in and out of our world, unseen. These were the residents of the Otherworld – the síd.

Dr. Eleanor Janega is joined by historian and novelist Lisa M. Bitel, author of Otherworld, to explore the sexy, funny, and bloody Irish stories that outshine the better-known European myths.

From supernatural beings of medieval Ireland to tales of love, gender dynamics, and humorous retellings, these ancient myths connect to modern literature and culture and uncover ancient Ireland's mystic allure.

Gone Medieval is presented by Dr. Eleanor Janega. Edited by Amy Haddow, the producer is Rob Weinberg. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.

All music used is courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.

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