What resonated with me was when Conneda decides to trust the instruction from the Horse, and puts on his skin, to assume his identity. A big part of healing and growing for humans is to become the person you needed, back then. You must become the person who Rescues or Teaches or Makes Safe, and it will always be exactly who you needed. It is a beautiful gift to oneself and the world, though somewhat bittersweet in its irony. Cheers and stay regulated 🍉✌️
You are a wonderful storyteller 😊 Thank you for keeping me company on a cold, windy day in the States. One day, I'll be able to travel across the pond & explore the lands of my ancestors.
Interesting you talk about stories as medicine. I had never heard this but i've heard it twice today. I'm listening to "Great mythologies of the world" by the great courses. In Ancient Egypt, when someone was sick, they thought it was because the order of their body had moved into chaos, so the person would be told stories (creation myths) of the gods conquering chaos and putting the world into order, thinking the story literal medicine that would encourage the body to do the same. My first reaction was to think it ridiculous but...When I got my wisdom teeth out as a kid all I wanted to do was watch Peter Pan. A really bad breakup in college and for a week I only wanted romances with happy endings. Your little blur at the end was very enlightening and got me thinking I need to find ways to more readily incorporate narrative as a problem solving/emotional compass tool. Anxiety and sadness over killing that which has become your friend, is where the connection is for me. Coming up on butcher time on our backyard farm.
Interesting that this has come up twice for you recently. I like to take note of little synchronicities like that. ☺️ Thanks for that titbit about ancient Egypt, this makes total sense, although I had t heard it before. I think a lot of these medicinal tales have been handed down from great civilisations of the past, and get a little altered along the way of course. I guess the experience of butcher season is something you have closely in common with our ancestors. You’re lucky for that link I think. I guess part of the reason that bit resonates 🐴
I do the same thing! People chuckle at my habit of rewatching shows and movies that I've already seen a dozen times (or rereading books), but it's for exactly that reason. Something about the story connects with something inside me that needs that particular connection. Stories as medicine.
As usual, a delightful video and fantastic story! I particularly love what you said about these stories living inside us. The image that resonated with me the most was the lonely castle ruin, hiding an entire fairly palace within its crumbling walls. And also the humble hermit, who doesn't know the whole story, but still does his best to help.
Love your manner of storytelling & your channel 💜 this one is super deep, reminds me of the first spark of awakening, venturing into shadow work for integration, releasing fear as a natural part of releasing the ego. Trusting that divine oneness of intuition to lead you & just going with it before it makes logical sense. Then ultimate contentment as you realize the eternal transformations & renewal of all that is. These stories are treasures & you're brilliant for sharing them! Peace & thanks from Colorado, USA 🙌
That part of the story stuck with me, killing one's only friend and guide then the guide becomes his inner voice and keeps helping him in his journey forward. I guess this is about integrating the guide but then also the guide himself needed to be killed off, to be set free by his best friend that was an interesting point there.
Very well told , fascinating similarities between alot of other folklore stories , bards and story tellers did roam lands can explain alot. Thank you , i appreciate you
Magic. ♥♥🙏🙏😊😊⭐⭐. Spot on about tuning out of the mind and tuning into the heart/gut. Very similar can be said for balancing out the left brain mind with its right creative /intuitive side. Shoot through the centre.
Ha ha! I was curious so I skipped to that frame. A terrible edit indeed 😂 but that’s editing in the van for you 😀 Glad you liked the story, it’s a powerful one eh 🙏
@@TheStoryCrow lol I was listening on headphonesas I did the dishes and it was like a second ghost voice whispered in my ear😂 The tale is really interesting though. I recently read Tolkien’s Unfinished Tales which has an expanded version of Tuor, one of his lesser known early human heroes who goes on a long journey and eventually marries an Elf. Tolkien’s obviously more known for his Nordic inspiration but this really reminded me of some of the elements in Tuor’s story.
It’s also really interesting that the Egyptian Ba-bird should feature in this tale. It suggests that there are indeed ancient connections between Ireland and Egypt. I think this is my favourite story so far. I hope you take this the right way… to me, you’re like a cross between Oliver Reed and Philip Carr-Gomm.
@@TheStoryCrow The way you pause sometimes when speaking and say “ah” reminds me strongly of Philips soft tone of voice, but you have the theatrical presence of Reed, and similar big eyes when he was young. I wasn’t referring to his reliance on alcohol. Only you can be the judge of where that goes 🍻
Thnk you for another good story. The killing of the horse I see as trust. Conneda trust his friend and does what he belives is wrong, but he becomes the hero by this action. Perhaps to trust your own abilites.
When you mentioned shaggy horse I noticed strong correlation with legends from my own country - Lithuania. We have story about divine hunchback horse of Perkunas a.k.a God of heaven and thunder. Long story short - Perkunas had lost his most favourite horse because of trickstery of Velinas (God of underworld) and raging storms was washing away entire cities - after all the most beloved horse got lost, so Perkunas was quite not pleased let's say so. During those storms out of nowhere in front of largest and strongest castle which the only one left standing, appeared most ugly and disgusting horse you can imagine - sh***t and blood all over the body, legs looking sideways, maggots dropping down from wounds and backbone deformed so much that if you sit on that horse - your feets will touch ground. So not functional horse in many ways, however king of all kings (owner of the castle) got pity about that poor being and order his servants to heal him or take him out of misery at least. Day by Day horse started to recover and became more and more stronger. After week that horse had strength of thousand horses, that was very useful because during the storms all cities were washed out. Eventually hunchback horse fully recovered from wounds and asked king to be sacrificed in Romuva - that's sacred ground in the heart of oak forest. King tried to negotiate because that horse alone by himself was re-establishing whole kingdom however he understood that if you meet with speaking horse who is talking about Divine Intervention - probably the best option is agree. After some minor hesitation ritual was held and with last blood drop from the heart of that horse jumped out most beautiful stallion, however that stallion still had deformed backbone. Stallion started to sing, heavens opened and Perkunas was reunited with his horse. You may ask - how that horse got so ugly and why backbone was still deformed even after resurrection? Backbone was broken when Perkunas first time was riding on that horse and Perkunas is very massive being and no other horse was able to carry him trough heavens. As mentioned previously God of underworld stole horse and was riding all the way from heaven to the hell trough branches and roots of the Tree of World - in Lithuanian myths there are three worlds connected by tree. Crown for heaven, log for mortals and roots for dead ones.
Oh wow. Thank you so much for sharing this Lithuanian Myth with me. I hadn’t heard it - I find the mythology of your part of the world so fascinating - but I know very little about it. I’d like to travel there one day to learn more. It seems like you still have a connection to a lot of the old stories, and there are so many similarities with other info European cosmogonies, as you rightly point out. What type of tree is the Lithuanian world tree? Is it an oak by any chance?
@@TheStoryCrow you are more than welcome to visit Lithuania :) probably you already know that lithuanians were the last pagans in Europe so... Let's say that old Gods are still slumbering around. Yes tree of world is oak indeed
I'm at the point where I have to kill my horse and I just can't accept the idea. But I also feel that moment is coming. Wonderful story yet again, Mr. Crow. It's been said that Canada comes from the Huron word for Settlement, but considering the history of Canada's colonization I can't help but wonder if it was named after this particular adventure. Seems fitting when you think of the giant journey that cut a swath across that region of the continent. It's equally possible that I just want it to be.😁
What resonated with me was when Conneda decides to trust the instruction from the Horse, and puts on his skin, to assume his identity.
A big part of healing and growing for humans is to become the person you needed, back then. You must become the person who Rescues or Teaches or Makes Safe, and it will always be exactly who you needed. It is a beautiful gift to oneself and the world, though somewhat bittersweet in its irony.
Cheers and stay regulated 🍉✌️
🙏✨ yes
Well told story and my God how beautiful is the landscape you are travelling through.
Ireland is gorgeous, even if it’s raining 97.5 % of the time.
Been to therapy a few times. Reading mythology and good music seem more helpful.
Mythology and fairytales are definitely therapeutic.
I agree. So much medicine in these old tales. Thanks for watching 🙏
Folklore and stories are so tangled and questionable - so they feel reassuringly like real life.
You are the best storyteller ❤❤!
I learn so much from you, Father. Thank you.
You are a wonderful storyteller 😊 Thank you for keeping me company on a cold, windy day in the States. One day, I'll be able to travel across the pond & explore the lands of my ancestors.
You’re most welcome Hannah. You’ll find many great storytellers on these islands 🌳✨🌊
My dad's mum's dad owned a coaster in the 50s. It worked the North Sea ports.
Named Conneda.
I just got shivers
@@katanaki3059 Shiver m' timbers!
Interesting you talk about stories as medicine. I had never heard this but i've heard it twice today. I'm listening to "Great mythologies of the world" by the great courses. In Ancient Egypt, when someone was sick, they thought it was because the order of their body had moved into chaos, so the person would be told stories (creation myths) of the gods conquering chaos and putting the world into order, thinking the story literal medicine that would encourage the body to do the same. My first reaction was to think it ridiculous but...When I got my wisdom teeth out as a kid all I wanted to do was watch Peter Pan. A really bad breakup in college and for a week I only wanted romances with happy endings. Your little blur at the end was very enlightening and got me thinking I need to find ways to more readily incorporate narrative as a problem solving/emotional compass tool.
Anxiety and sadness over killing that which has become your friend, is where the connection is for me. Coming up on butcher time on our backyard farm.
Interesting that this has come up twice for you recently. I like to take note of little synchronicities like that. ☺️
Thanks for that titbit about ancient Egypt, this makes total sense, although I had t heard it before. I think a lot of these medicinal tales have been handed down from great civilisations of the past, and get a little altered along the way of course.
I guess the experience of butcher season is something you have closely in common with our ancestors. You’re lucky for that link I think. I guess part of the reason that bit resonates 🐴
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I do the same thing! People chuckle at my habit of rewatching shows and movies that I've already seen a dozen times (or rereading books), but it's for exactly that reason. Something about the story connects with something inside me that needs that particular connection. Stories as medicine.
Living in southern Ireland full of stories about the little folk
Yup. Plenty 🧝♂️✨☘️
As usual, a delightful video and fantastic story! I particularly love what you said about these stories living inside us.
The image that resonated with me the most was the lonely castle ruin, hiding an entire fairly palace within its crumbling walls. And also the humble hermit, who doesn't know the whole story, but still does his best to help.
I love that little old hermit. He pops up in so many stories. Always showing the way, best he can 🧙♂️
@@TheStoryCrow So many people want to be the heroes. I would like, someday, to be the hermit.
Love your manner of storytelling & your channel 💜 this one is super deep, reminds me of the first spark of awakening, venturing into shadow work for integration, releasing fear as a natural part of releasing the ego. Trusting that divine oneness of intuition to lead you & just going with it before it makes logical sense. Then ultimate contentment as you realize the eternal transformations & renewal of all that is. These stories are treasures & you're brilliant for sharing them! Peace & thanks from Colorado, USA 🙌
Thank you for your kind words. You’re right, this one is deep as they come 🙏✨
Oh my… yes I relate to the fool, but a fool who really needs to overcome fear. Absolutely treasure this story Oliver. Thankyou 🙏
That part of the story stuck with me, killing one's only friend and guide then the guide becomes his inner voice and keeps helping him in his journey forward. I guess this is about integrating the guide but then also the guide himself needed to be killed off, to be set free by his best friend that was an interesting point there.
I think you might be on to something there. It’s a startlingly common motif. Thanks for watching 🐴 🩸 🙏
Very entertaining, enjoyable
Thank you…
Wonderful. Thanks very much for your story
my new favorite channel! thank you from Oakland, California
Hey! Welcome aboard and thanks for the kind words ☺️
You're great storyteller!
I appreciate that. Thanks for visiting 🙏✨
@@TheStoryCrow I'll always be here from now on ;)
Un conte magnifique. Merci.
Merci mon amis 🙏
Love your story telling. Thankyou
Glad you enjoyed it!
Very well told , fascinating similarities between alot of other folklore stories , bards and story tellers did roam lands can explain alot. Thank you , i appreciate you
I know, those golden threads are a mythic labyrinth.
Appreciate the support my friend 🙏
Magic. ♥♥🙏🙏😊😊⭐⭐.
Spot on about tuning out of the mind and tuning into the heart/gut. Very similar can be said for balancing out the left brain mind with its right creative /intuitive side. Shoot through the centre.
So true 🙏
This one is bordering on Epic! Had me hooked the whole way.
And 22:22 , seamless😉
Ha ha! I was curious so I skipped to that frame. A terrible edit indeed 😂 but that’s editing in the van for you 😀
Glad you liked the story, it’s a powerful one eh 🙏
@@TheStoryCrow lol I was listening on headphonesas I did the dishes and it was like a second ghost voice whispered in my ear😂
The tale is really interesting though. I recently read Tolkien’s Unfinished Tales which has an expanded version of Tuor, one of his lesser known early human heroes who goes on a long journey and eventually marries an Elf.
Tolkien’s obviously more known for his Nordic inspiration but this really reminded me of some of the elements in Tuor’s story.
I myself am a bit of a Campbellian🖤So I am loving all your stories!
Me too, to a point 😉
It’s also really interesting that the Egyptian Ba-bird should feature in this tale. It suggests that there are indeed ancient connections between Ireland and Egypt. I think this is my favourite story so far. I hope you take this the right way… to me, you’re like a cross between Oliver Reed and Philip Carr-Gomm.
Not the first time I’ve heard the reed one. Need to drink less strong ale ☺️
@@TheStoryCrow The way you pause sometimes when speaking and say “ah” reminds me strongly of Philips soft tone of voice, but you have the theatrical presence of Reed, and similar big eyes when he was young. I wasn’t referring to his reliance on alcohol. Only you can be the judge of where that goes 🍻
💚great story. Thank you again.
Pleasure as always 👍
A good yarn is always therapeutic and what a backdrop. Slainte mhath!
Stunning part of Ireland ☘️☺️ I mean, who am I kidding. The whole island is stunning. 🙏😂✨
Thnk you for another good story. The killing of the horse I see as trust. Conneda trust his friend and does what he belives is wrong, but he becomes the hero by this action. Perhaps to trust your own abilites.
The van is amazing 😊
It’s quite good 🚛♥️🙏✨
Thanks!
You lovely one, thank you ☺️🙏
In a sense, that old shaggy horse is the wisdom inside of us, the ego needs to make way for that wisdom to take over, and trust it.
☝️ totally
Fantastic video dude
Glad you enjoyed 😉
P.S. answer to your question about personal journey - looks like I took my jump of fire 😅 I am curious what or who is waiting further the way
Good luck in your quest ☺️🙏🧙🏿♂️
When you mentioned shaggy horse I noticed strong correlation with legends from my own country - Lithuania. We have story about divine hunchback horse of Perkunas a.k.a God of heaven and thunder. Long story short - Perkunas had lost his most favourite horse because of trickstery of Velinas (God of underworld) and raging storms was washing away entire cities - after all the most beloved horse got lost, so Perkunas was quite not pleased let's say so. During those storms out of nowhere in front of largest and strongest castle which the only one left standing, appeared most ugly and disgusting horse you can imagine - sh***t and blood all over the body, legs looking sideways, maggots dropping down from wounds and backbone deformed so much that if you sit on that horse - your feets will touch ground. So not functional horse in many ways, however king of all kings (owner of the castle) got pity about that poor being and order his servants to heal him or take him out of misery at least. Day by Day horse started to recover and became more and more stronger. After week that horse had strength of thousand horses, that was very useful because during the storms all cities were washed out. Eventually hunchback horse fully recovered from wounds and asked king to be sacrificed in Romuva - that's sacred ground in the heart of oak forest. King tried to negotiate because that horse alone by himself was re-establishing whole kingdom however he understood that if you meet with speaking horse who is talking about Divine Intervention - probably the best option is agree. After some minor hesitation ritual was held and with last blood drop from the heart of that horse jumped out most beautiful stallion, however that stallion still had deformed backbone. Stallion started to sing, heavens opened and Perkunas was reunited with his horse. You may ask - how that horse got so ugly and why backbone was still deformed even after resurrection? Backbone was broken when Perkunas first time was riding on that horse and Perkunas is very massive being and no other horse was able to carry him trough heavens. As mentioned previously God of underworld stole horse and was riding all the way from heaven to the hell trough branches and roots of the Tree of World - in Lithuanian myths there are three worlds connected by tree. Crown for heaven, log for mortals and roots for dead ones.
Oh wow. Thank you so much for sharing this Lithuanian Myth with me. I hadn’t heard it - I find the mythology of your part of the world so fascinating - but I know very little about it. I’d like to travel there one day to learn more. It seems like you still have a connection to a lot of the old stories, and there are so many similarities with other info European cosmogonies, as you rightly point out. What type of tree is the Lithuanian world tree? Is it an oak by any chance?
@@TheStoryCrow you are more than welcome to visit Lithuania :) probably you already know that lithuanians were the last pagans in Europe so... Let's say that old Gods are still slumbering around.
Yes tree of world is oak indeed
Superb! Many thanks for taking the trouble to share this with us!
Awesome story and you told it extremely well thank you blessed be.😊loved this ❤️
You’re a lovely one for saying so. BB ✨
I will never underestimate an ugly horse again.
Just don’t go rummaging in it’s ears unless you’ve been introduced 😃 🐴
@@TheStoryCrow good advice.
Lol! This is a solid plan.
I'm at the point where I have to kill my horse and I just can't accept the idea. But I also feel that moment is coming.
Wonderful story yet again, Mr. Crow. It's been said that Canada comes from the Huron word for Settlement, but considering the history of Canada's colonization I can't help but wonder if it was named after this particular adventure. Seems fitting when you think of the giant journey that cut a swath across that region of the continent. It's equally possible that I just want it to be.😁
I didn’t know that, thanks! And hey, sometimes I find strange synchronicities in etymology …. ✨☘️
The hole story had me looking sideways 😂 ❤🇮🇪🤘
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And they say German fairytales are gruesome 😳
In a sense, that old shaggy horse is the wisdom inside of us, the ego needs to make way for that wisdom to take over, and trust it.