The Legend of Beowulf, Anglo-Saxon/Germanic Mythology and ASMR for Sleep

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  • čas přidán 18. 06. 2024
  • For tonight, I retell you the story of Beowulf, the famous Anglo-Saxon epic poem put in writing in Old English at the turn of the Second Millenium but probably older. Beyond the story itself, what does Beowulf tells us of its time, the population of England, the emergence of the English language, or the society that produced it? And what was its influence on modern Fantasy, starting with the work of JRR Tolkien?
    Credits: Script and narration by the French Whisperer, visuals by the French Whisperer, under Wikipedia Commons, or under license from Panthermedia, Canstock, Shutterstock and Freepik. Sound effects and music from the CZcams Audio Library for Creators.
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    Timestamps:
    0:00 Grendel (Story)
    10:38 Make Yourself Comfortable
    13:10 Grendel's Mother (Story)
    20:11 Anglo-Saxon England
    26:53 Old English
    39:07 The Dragon (Story)
    44:15 Beowulf, Tolkien and Fantasy
    51:15 Pagan or Christian Work?
    1:01:01 A Disappeared World
    1:05:00 Rain Sounds, No Talking
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  • @TheFrenchWhispererASMR
    @TheFrenchWhispererASMR  Před 3 měsíci +28

    Timestamps:
    0:00 Grendel (Story)
    10:38 Make Yourself Comfortable
    13:10 Grendel's Mother (Story)
    20:11 Anglo-Saxon England
    26:53 Old English
    39:07 The Dragon (Story)
    44:15 Beowulf, Tolkien and Fantasy
    51:15 Pagan or Christian Work?
    1:01:01 A Disappeared World
    1:05:00 Rain Sounds, No Talking
    You can also listen to my stories on Spotify, Apple Music and other streaming platforms: ffm.to/thefrenchwhisperer
    Patrons can download videos in HD, or audio only, and watch/listen offline. www.patreon.com/thefrenchwhisperer
    Links to Lights Out Library: my stories retold in American English by Olimpia.
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    - Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lights-out-library-sleep-documentaries/id1715193758
    - Amazon Music: music.amazon.com/podcasts/17b0b79f-a273-4c1c-b8ca-86a7c76d5738/lights-out-library-sleep-documentaries
    - CZcams: czcams.com/channels/Na6KSDhYttemECVadSzcAg.html
    Links para la Biblioteca de los Sueños: mis historias contadas por Olimpia en español con acento mexicano.
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    - Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/la-biblioteca-de-los-sue%C3%B1os-documentarios-para-dormir/id1715193755
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  • @RichMitch
    @RichMitch Před 3 měsíci +395

    Halo everyone

  • @jennifernorman9655
    @jennifernorman9655 Před 3 měsíci +23

    My son studied Beowulf at school, so I've added this to our Anglo Saxon playlist. Thank you 😊

  • @heatherwoods1233
    @heatherwoods1233 Před 3 měsíci +48

    It's hours till my bed time yet but I'm going to listen now and then again to night. I'm sure we'll never meet but your calm, intelligent, and well written stories have changed my life for the better. You never know who you'll reach but I'll bet it's going to be amazing when you do n

    • @Benkenobi121
      @Benkenobi121 Před 3 měsíci

      I completely agree.
      I'm Irish and my wife is Thai. We love listening and learning.

    • @dracodominus2800
      @dracodominus2800 Před 2 měsíci +1

      ​​​​@@Benkenobi121 I mean no insult here, but as an Englishman, I can't help but imagine your children will have the most incomprehensible accent!
      (Joking, obviously, but come on: An Irish/Thai accents smashed together would be an amazing bundle of sound!)
      Edited for spelling mistakes

    • @ausniannative3055
      @ausniannative3055 Před 2 měsíci

      @@Benkenobi121gross

    • @ausniannative3055
      @ausniannative3055 Před 2 měsíci

      @@Benkenobi121Ireland for the Irish, all else go back

    • @mikehewitt2146
      @mikehewitt2146 Před měsícem

      Fucus on what im saying ok I'm in love the story of beowulf

  • @castillogrande8926
    @castillogrande8926 Před 3 měsíci +26

    As someone with noisy neighbors, all I have to say is I emptahize with Grendel more than anyone else in this story

  • @dariialysiuk8787
    @dariialysiuk8787 Před 3 měsíci +17

    I am going to bed right now to go to an Old English seminar on Beowulf tomorrow, only to discover that this came out four hours ago. Didn't expect to do any more revision but here we are 😅

  • @HaintblueRee
    @HaintblueRee Před 3 měsíci +57

    This is how I prefer to learn about Beowulf vs sitting in a hard plastic chair, at desk with the brightest yet dullest lights illuminating the room, in a classroom whose thermostat is set to arctic.

    • @jamsolid
      @jamsolid Před 2 měsíci +1

      I don't remember inviting you into my house. 🤡

    • @stephanieheck9786
      @stephanieheck9786 Před 10 dny

      I got lucky and had an awesome teacher who explained a lot so it made sense.. it's a tough read

  • @wareaglepiccolo
    @wareaglepiccolo Před 3 měsíci +4

    Thank you for this!! I studied Beowulf and the Old English language extensively as part of my degree in English Literature, concentrating on Medieval Literature. As I've learned more about Norse mythology, it's so interesting to see how elements of that as well as broader European mythologies appear in the manuscript. What I wouldn't give to have other manuscripts of the Beowulf legend to see how contemporaries viewed the story and how it changed over time!

  • @maryhitchcock-nn1nm
    @maryhitchcock-nn1nm Před 3 měsíci +14

    Wow finally a new podcast. I love the beowulf story; so interesting. Thank you so so very much !

  • @MuselessAngel
    @MuselessAngel Před 3 měsíci +5

    I looove the story of Beowulf and Grendel. So happy to tune in tonight ❤

  • @kdbrown777
    @kdbrown777 Před 3 měsíci +5

    I love to listen to these types of stories while I relax before bed. You perfectly blend history, culture, storytelling, and relaxing ASMR - thank you!

  • @portalsandpathways
    @portalsandpathways Před 3 měsíci +2

    Can’t sleep due to the time change but I saw this and immediately relaxed. Thank you for the gift of sleep 🫶

  • @jonathanv1664
    @jonathanv1664 Před 3 měsíci +3

    He is back with great historical stuff. Finally ❤

  • @maryhitchcock-nn1nm
    @maryhitchcock-nn1nm Před 3 měsíci +4

    Wow 36min in and the scholarship is astonishing- thorough. Such respect!

  • @littlecatfeet9064
    @littlecatfeet9064 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Can’t wait for this tonight ❤. Read Beowulf at school and actually loved it so this will be a treat.

  • @FerroLux00
    @FerroLux00 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Hi! If I may, I’d have a suggestion for a future video: the history of writing I think is extremely fascinating and I think it would work well for your type of content

  • @eileentaylor9451
    @eileentaylor9451 Před 3 měsíci +4

    French Whisperer I LOVE your videos

  • @henrysales887
    @henrysales887 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Beowulf is one of my favourite stories, I’m so glad you decided to do this! Looking forward to listening to this later😁

  • @benschutt5589
    @benschutt5589 Před 3 měsíci

    IVE BEEN WAITING SO LONG FOR SOMEONE TO UPLOAD THIS! THANK YOU

  • @fjLKA
    @fjLKA Před 3 měsíci +3

    Where does he get so many knick-knacks?

  • @tothestarz
    @tothestarz Před 3 měsíci +3

    Yay! Thank you so much! Just in time for my Sunday afternoon respite.

  • @LiftingStress
    @LiftingStress Před 3 měsíci +7

    One of my favorite mythologies. I'm going to sleep abundantly well. Thank you FW for your soothing voice and we'll crafted content. ❤

  • @littlevoice_11
    @littlevoice_11 Před 3 měsíci

    Thank goodness! More myths. I'm so pleased and already looking forward to this topic. Your myths and creation stories are always a favourite. My first experience of sleep stories that actually helped 😊

  • @onerva.
    @onerva. Před 3 měsíci +3

    commenting before I fall asleep 🫶

  • @gracehiser8066
    @gracehiser8066 Před 3 měsíci +1

    your videos are my absolute favorite to fall asleep to. thank you for all the time and effort you put into these!

  • @sjm9876
    @sjm9876 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I always am so excited to see when you’ve posted a new video!

  • @VandenBoss
    @VandenBoss Před 3 měsíci

    This is really encaptivating. Like, i was eager for more history than sleeping. Then again. I'm watching this in the morning before work. Great stuff. I love every bit of it

  • @Ghost-cm6cg
    @Ghost-cm6cg Před 3 měsíci

    wishing i had this when i read beowulf for school it would’ve been PERFECT

  • @octokok207
    @octokok207 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Funny how he tells us to release the tension from our shoulders shortly after describing Beowulf ripping the monster's arm from its shoulder.

  • @dreadielocs
    @dreadielocs Před 3 měsíci +2

    Great choice! Excited to go to bed now!😊

  • @jasminv8653
    @jasminv8653 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Yeeeesssssss tonight we SLEEP! thank you ❤

  • @jusnaisk_pq4287
    @jusnaisk_pq4287 Před 2 měsíci

    Words cannot describe how much I love your videos

  • @crazysarge9765
    @crazysarge9765 Před 3 měsíci +4

    Best French man 👍

  • @JhelleMies
    @JhelleMies Před 3 měsíci +2

    Right on time its 3am and cant fall asleep and now this ❤ thanl you, you save lives with these

  • @blueseptember314
    @blueseptember314 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Love the little boxes!

  • @joejonstan6489
    @joejonstan6489 Před 3 měsíci

    I always enjoy the visuals of your videos

  • @pedromiguel3227
    @pedromiguel3227 Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you kind sir. This has been another exquisite sleep journey. One that I will take again and again.

  • @Tisbutascratch930
    @Tisbutascratch930 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Oh sweet, my favorite novel!

  • @lilianechampevaldesenna
    @lilianechampevaldesenna Před 3 měsíci +1

    Oh I love this story!🩷🩷🩷

  • @grayce4045
    @grayce4045 Před 2 měsíci

    Read Beowulf in high school but forgot some details of this story
    all in all, very relaxing😴

  • @SeptienPatterson
    @SeptienPatterson Před 2 měsíci

    This man’s props and atmosphere are 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @willisaw135
    @willisaw135 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Ah goodness, it's been a while since I listened to your ASMR content.

  • @Alexander-mj6vx
    @Alexander-mj6vx Před 3 měsíci +1

    AWESOME!!

  • @Jp-bv8yw
    @Jp-bv8yw Před měsícem

    Thanks for that one. I started listening to another one but it gave me some scary dreams. Can’t remember now I think of it.

  • @luixahl
    @luixahl Před 3 měsíci

    ohh!! i had to read this book in 10th grade 😢 this brought back memories. im excited to hear it again ❤❤

  • @tomwhitehead45
    @tomwhitehead45 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Great choice of topic

  • @zacharycomer725
    @zacharycomer725 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Love the content

  • @hattorihanzo2275
    @hattorihanzo2275 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Great video. I've listened to portions read in Old English. Reminds me of a Scandinavian language. Recently purchased 3 different translations of Beowulf. Curious to see how the differ.

  • @RaisingAYoungMan
    @RaisingAYoungMan Před měsícem

    Your channel is awesome thank you

  • @SlightEcho
    @SlightEcho Před 3 měsíci +1

    Excellent video! Maybe the history of video games next? That would be wonderful!

  • @missk9292
    @missk9292 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Evening all❤

  • @lindseyreese1124
    @lindseyreese1124 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Thanks!

  • @matylinth3qu33n6
    @matylinth3qu33n6 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I never hear of any old myths from my heritage, might be nice to reconnect

  • @f.a-superfan1392
    @f.a-superfan1392 Před 3 měsíci

    Perfect My friend

  • @bigboy5496
    @bigboy5496 Před 3 měsíci

    to anyone looking to read a wonderful book relating to Beowulf, i recommend the novel Grendel by John Gardener!! it's got philosophical themes, emotional themes, and adds a load of reason to Grendel's actions!! :))

  • @TheBlazersfan22
    @TheBlazersfan22 Před 3 měsíci

    Ooo bewulf!!!. I love your history asmr videos. Hopefully next one is. Asmr on merlin the wizard!.

  • @LuisMateoAriasCaicedo
    @LuisMateoAriasCaicedo Před 3 měsíci

    Thanks

  • @emmagardener
    @emmagardener Před 3 měsíci +1

    Awwwww YESSSSS!! 🎉

  • @Shrump_92
    @Shrump_92 Před 2 měsíci

    Fun fact, theirs a missing page of the legend of Beowulf that was destroyed in a fire in Ireland. But there are some archeological evidence of that missing page of the story.

  • @theinternexperience890
    @theinternexperience890 Před 3 měsíci

    Hello and Bonjour. I have been a long time viewer and love your videos. Would you consider making a video on the history of airships. J’taime écoute des vidéos dans mon lit sur la nuit

  • @Totally.not.gay23
    @Totally.not.gay23 Před 2 měsíci

    Nice vid

  • @krek6102
    @krek6102 Před 3 měsíci

    Another story from the king of asmr, looking forward to sleep tonight

  • @12235117657598502586
    @12235117657598502586 Před 3 měsíci

    👍👍🏾

  • @jounamu
    @jounamu Před 3 měsíci

    Mas videos en español porfvaorrre❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @imperadorsenpai3506
    @imperadorsenpai3506 Před 2 měsíci

    Spanish ASMR ❤️❤️❤️

  • @joejonstan6489
    @joejonstan6489 Před 3 měsíci

    Commenting for algorithm

  • @thewizardtuesday6155
    @thewizardtuesday6155 Před 3 měsíci

    🔥🦋👁️🦋🔥

  • @nmarrcos
    @nmarrcos Před 2 měsíci

    watching this after watching some vikings

  • @SC-uf5bc
    @SC-uf5bc Před 3 měsíci +1

    Likes anyone?!!!❤❤❤

  • @Kiko0251
    @Kiko0251 Před 3 měsíci +2

    En français please mdr 😂

  • @krillin7653
    @krillin7653 Před měsícem

    Can’t wait for the new Netflix series about Beowulf starring LaKeith Stanfield!

  • @joejonstan6489
    @joejonstan6489 Před 3 měsíci

    So this was your own telling of Beowulf?

  • @zombieguy3000
    @zombieguy3000 Před 3 měsíci +1

    letss gooo mythology 😁

  • @gabriellecunningham7196
    @gabriellecunningham7196 Před 2 měsíci

    🌜✨🌛🇦🇺

  • @OntologicalQuandry
    @OntologicalQuandry Před 3 měsíci

    A Frenchman talking about Beowulf before William and the Werewolf?!
    Covering 'perfide Albion' before glorious France?!
    You need to watch some 'Allo 'Allo.

  • @CrimsonKingGaming
    @CrimsonKingGaming Před 3 měsíci

    Love how half of the story is just guys being dudes

  • @BelleMichele99
    @BelleMichele99 Před 3 měsíci +2

    the time change is getting to me!!! 😴😴🛌🥱 time for an early bedtime for me ❤ thanks for the new video!!

  • @ausniannative3055
    @ausniannative3055 Před 2 měsíci

    Do you have ads now? I don’t mind them at the start of a video but they have sporadically appeared at the end and I just had one day in the middle of the video

    • @TheFrenchWhispererASMR
      @TheFrenchWhispererASMR  Před 2 měsíci

      There should not be any in the middle, unless you refresh the video. For the ones at the beginning and (sometimes) at the end, I am sorry. A few months ago CZcams made it impossible to publish videos without turning on ads. So I can no longer avoid them, except on all the videos before novembre 2023 that could retain their legacy settings and are still without ads.

    • @ausniannative3055
      @ausniannative3055 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@TheFrenchWhispererASMR I refresh the video because I found it stops the ads at the end, I knew a day would come when complications were would arise.
      BS of CZcams, unfair that you can’t choose where ads appear considering asmr creators should have them at the start. CZcams and the creator both win this way.
      I really appreciate your videos, they put me to sleep quickly (and I learn).
      It is a sad state of affairs

  • @Angle-saxon-94
    @Angle-saxon-94 Před 2 měsíci

    Anglo Saxon till I die 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿⚔️❤️

  • @Tomi-yy3fv
    @Tomi-yy3fv Před 3 měsíci

    Who needs coffee when you have Beowulf to awaken your tired brain cells? ⚔️💤