I wasn't expecting this to resonate with me in the way it did, and I don't necessarily feel that the Voyage is a parable for my situation. But, the feeling of returning "home" when no one knows you, and where you may just perish or cease to be if you tried. There is also the sense for some of us, that we've never truly been known or recognized. If you've ever gone through a major life change that affects your identity and how you relate to others, whether it's breaking an addiction, coming out of the closet, choosing your moral compass over the mainstream, etc. It can very much feel otherworldly in very familiar spaces. Sometimes simply opening yourself more than you have done, can make you feel caught between two worlds without a home. Stay close to the river. Cheers 🍂✌️
Thank you for yet another story, hope there is no end to them. I have made myself a new evening rutine. I make a cup fo herbal tea, and listen to one of your stories. I enjoy both the content and the way you tell them. There is so much noise in the world, and in many other media people are talking fast and having background music and so on. I do understand Bran's need of time on his own.
Marvellous tale, full of enchantment and wonderfully told, thank you … puts me in mind of W. B. Yates’ Song of the Wandering Aengus, which is for me, also an example of glamour, enchantment and the beauty and awe of liminal places … experiences that touch our souls and are truly life altering/ enhancing.
It's interesting because it makes me think of Urashima Taro as well - Japan is also an island civilization, but practically on the other side of the world
Interesting that The Voyage of Bran and the story of Oisín and Tir na-nÓg have so many common elements. A magical island to the west, the warning not to touch the land upon their return, etc. Also perhaps a reference to the old types of Irish music in there; Goltraí (caused people to weep upon hearing it), Geantraí (caused people to laugh) and Suantraí (caused people to sleep).
Yep, true dat. Pretty common theme in Celtic Mythology the Other-worlds across the sea and time passing differently between realms. 🌊 Also, I didn’t know that about Irish music. Thank you! 🙏 ☘️
@@TheStoryCrow Yeah, check out the story of the King of Dé Danann and his magic harp...spoiler alert: "When he played the sleeping strain of the suantrai, the Formorians fell into a deep and profound slumber. The Dagda and Aengus Og took this opportunity to leave the Formorians camp together with the magical harp."
That island is ancient America and some Native Americans origin tell is that they came from the east on 8 vessels described as turtle boats plus their societies are matriarchal also we already had horses over here and we are cover with wild fruit trees and vines. The ancients refer to America as Tameri
I like that. We were always taught in school that the Spaniards introduced horses to the Americas, however, it appears that we already had horses, here. It looks like Equus Scotti was here during the Pleistocene era and Equus simplicidens about 4 million years, ago. Looks like they went extinct around 10, 000 yrs ago. And then the Spaniards brought over the current version in the 15th century. So I wonder, then, is this stories origins 10,000 yrs old? So much pondering 🤔 Thank you @storycrow for this and all your stories!🕸🪶
Hello, Story Crow; I expect you may already know but this story has several similarities to the famous Japanese folk tale "Urashima Taro." One difference is that Urashima Taro is taken to the palace under the sea by a sea turtle when he saves it from being tortured by children. Just look it up for more. My Japanese husband assumes that the Europeans stole this story from Japan...
Amazing! No I haven’t heard of it - Japanese folklore is a bit of a blind spot for me - but I do find it fascinating. This particular story is from 12th century Ireland so probably not stolen from Japan - stolen from Ancient Greece more likely - but I often find the similarity between old tales fascinating. Collective unconsciousness at work perhaps 🤔 thanks for watching and sharing this tale 🙏☺️
Ahhh, just read it. So the very fast ageing and time passing differently in the other world. Yes a very very old Celtic thing, I didn’t know it was also Japanese. How extraordinary. Thank you again.
@@TheStoryCrow I also recommend The Most Famous Japanese folktale, "Peach Boy" - referring to his manner of entrance into our world from inside a giant peach, rescued out of a river by a childless elderly couple. The sound made by the peach tumbling down the rocky stream was "Domburi-ko, toe, domburi-ko, toe." BTW, Japanese addresses refer to the neighborhood, not a street. Mine translates to "Black Feather."
☘️ Is Bran connected to St. Brennan the Navigator? I'm a social scientist and since childhood I've been noticing common connections. The Azores have a folklore about St. Brennan stopping off before going to the Americas! I've been curious about the Mormon's beliefs of Jesus going to the Americas and preaching his word... Im not sure if it's really St. Brennan the Navigator!☘️
I wasn't expecting this to resonate with me in the way it did, and I don't necessarily feel that the Voyage is a parable for my situation. But, the feeling of returning "home" when no one knows you, and where you may just perish or cease to be if you tried. There is also the sense for some of us, that we've never truly been known or recognized.
If you've ever gone through a major life change that affects your identity and how you relate to others, whether it's breaking an addiction, coming out of the closet, choosing your moral compass over the mainstream, etc. It can very much feel otherworldly in very familiar spaces. Sometimes simply opening yourself more than you have done, can make you feel caught between two worlds without a home.
Stay close to the river. Cheers 🍂✌️
It’s a bit of a strange jumble of a story, but what you’re saying is really resonating with me too. Well stated 🙏✨
Enjoyed this. Have done a bit of geneology and found some Lavery ancestors on my grandfather's side.
Ah they got everywhere! The name is connected to the old Irish word for ‘speak’ so you probably have some storyteller in you ☺️✨
Another amazing story; I would like to thank you for your stories are very soothing to this weary and worn out soul.
Love these stories - Magic. Irish and Nordic ones are my favourites. Thanks very much.
Duly noted friend. There will be a lot more Celtic ones in the old pipeline. Thank you for watching 👍
Thank you for yet another story, hope there is no end to them. I have made myself a new evening rutine. I make a cup fo herbal tea, and listen to one of your stories. I enjoy both the content and the way you tell them. There is so much noise in the world, and in many other media people are talking fast and having background music and so on. I do understand Bran's need of time on his own.
Love this 🙏✨
Marvellous tale, full of enchantment and wonderfully told, thank you … puts me in mind of W. B. Yates’ Song of the Wandering Aengus, which is for me, also an example of glamour, enchantment and the beauty and awe of liminal places … experiences that touch our souls and are truly life altering/ enhancing.
You’re the second person to mention that poem. It’s beautiful. Should have quoted it in the video, you’re right. Liminal is the word…
It's interesting because it makes me think of Urashima Taro as well - Japan is also an island civilization, but practically on the other side of the world
Someone else mentioned that, interesting connection 👍
Love these stories!
Interesting that The Voyage of Bran and the story of Oisín and Tir na-nÓg have so many common elements. A magical island to the west, the warning not to touch the land upon their return, etc. Also perhaps a reference to the old types of Irish music in there; Goltraí (caused people to weep upon hearing it), Geantraí (caused people to laugh) and Suantraí (caused people to sleep).
Yep, true dat. Pretty common theme in Celtic Mythology the Other-worlds across the sea and time passing differently between realms. 🌊 Also, I didn’t know that about Irish music. Thank you! 🙏 ☘️
@@TheStoryCrow Yeah, check out the story of the King of Dé Danann and his magic harp...spoiler alert: "When he played the sleeping strain of the suantrai, the Formorians fell into a deep and profound slumber. The Dagda and Aengus Og took this opportunity to leave the Formorians camp together with the magical harp."
You're a real storyteller!
Thank you 💁♂️☺️🌳🙏
Great story.
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Great story!!! Absolutely loved it ❤🙏
Glad you enjoyed it! 🌊 ☘️ 🛶
That island is ancient America and some Native Americans origin tell is that they came from the east on 8 vessels described as turtle boats plus their societies are matriarchal also we already had horses over here and we are cover with wild fruit trees and vines. The ancients refer to America as Tameri
Yes I’ve heard this. Very interesting, thanks for sharing friend 😊🙏 🐢 🌊
I like that. We were always taught in school that the Spaniards introduced horses to the Americas, however, it appears that we already had horses, here. It looks like Equus Scotti was here during the Pleistocene era and Equus simplicidens about 4 million years, ago. Looks like they went extinct around 10, 000 yrs ago. And then the Spaniards brought over the current version in the 15th century.
So I wonder, then, is this stories origins 10,000 yrs old? So much pondering 🤔
Thank you @storycrow for this and all your stories!🕸🪶
Great video! Thanks for the introduction of such tales!
Glad you like them! ☘️ 🌊
story teller of the gods ☾
Great story telling!
Cheers ☺️
I was hoping you might attempt it in verse, but your description of Manannán's view of the ocean is great.
I might work on that. I like the way it often meanders between verse and prose in traditional tellings. Thanks for watching 🙏
Fair play to you - a worthy successor to our own Eddie Lenhian! Enjoying your channel, sir.
What a legend - happy with that comparison 😉
Thank you for this. Really enjoyed it.
Greetings from a greek fan.
Love the Greek myths! I may get onto that whole shebang at some point 🌊 🇬🇷 🦅 🌞 ⚔️ 🌳
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Can't wait!
Hello, Story Crow; I expect you may already know but this story has several similarities to the famous Japanese folk tale "Urashima Taro." One difference is that Urashima Taro is taken to the palace under the sea by a sea turtle when he saves it from being tortured by children. Just look it up for more. My Japanese husband assumes that the Europeans stole this story from Japan...
Amazing! No I haven’t heard of it - Japanese folklore is a bit of a blind spot for me - but I do find it fascinating. This particular story is from 12th century Ireland so probably not stolen from Japan - stolen from Ancient Greece more likely - but I often find the similarity between old tales fascinating. Collective unconsciousness at work perhaps 🤔 thanks for watching and sharing this tale 🙏☺️
Ahhh, just read it. So the very fast ageing and time passing differently in the other world. Yes a very very old Celtic thing, I didn’t know it was also Japanese. How extraordinary. Thank you again.
@@TheStoryCrow I also recommend The Most Famous Japanese folktale, "Peach Boy" - referring to his manner of entrance into our world from inside a giant peach, rescued out of a river by a childless elderly couple. The sound made by the peach tumbling down the rocky stream was "Domburi-ko, toe, domburi-ko, toe." BTW, Japanese addresses refer to the neighborhood, not a street. Mine translates to "Black Feather."
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☘️ Is Bran connected to St. Brennan the Navigator? I'm a social scientist and since childhood I've been noticing common connections. The Azores have a folklore about St. Brennan stopping off before going to the Americas! I've been curious about the Mormon's beliefs of Jesus going to the Americas and preaching his word... Im not sure if it's really St. Brennan the Navigator!☘️
Not that I’m aware of, but it’s a tantalising possibility ! 🌊 🍀
I was wondering where King Charles lll was… 😬