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

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  • Опубликовано: 28 май 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 RUclips Audio Library for Creators.
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    Slumber is a sleep and relaxation app that offers stories to fall asleep to from a variety of narrators, with sounds effects you can customize in the background, as well as meditations and ambient soundtracks. This link gives you 30 days of free trial instead of the usual 7 days. If you have trouble using the link, you need to install the app first, close it, then click on the link. I have an affiliate agreement with Slumber and this is a paid promotion in case you become a paying user after the trial.
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    Aura is an app for meditation, coaching and sleep, which offers a customized experience to help you improve on your priorities (anxiety relief, better sleep...). I am a contributor to it with sleep stories. This link gives you 30 days of free trial instead of the usual 7 days. I have an affiliate agreement with Aura and this is a paid promotion in case you become a paying user after the trial.
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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  2 месяца назад +26

    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.
    - Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2KZFL3Lzi64OC0SjZeNoyo
    - 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
    - RUclips: ruclips.net/channel/UCNa6KSDhYttemECVadSzcAg
    Links para la Biblioteca de los Sueños: mis historias contadas por Olimpia en español con acento mexicano.
    - Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1t522alsv5RxFsAf9AmYfg
    - Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/la-biblioteca-de-los-sue%C3%B1os-documentarios-para-dormir/id1715193755
    - Amazon Music: music.amazon.com/podcasts/51d159da-b33a-4add-b4b8-1dfb37f5b139/la-biblioteca-de-los-sue%C3%B1os-documentarios-para-dormir
    - RUclips: ruclips.net/channel/UCqwT6QOKdD9Ui2Lc6NfttWg
    Slumber App free trial (30 days): slumber.fm/fw (this is a paid promotion if you become a paying member after the trial).
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  • @RichMitch
    @RichMitch 2 месяца назад +390

    Halo everyone

  • @wareaglepiccolo
    @wareaglepiccolo 2 месяца назад +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!

  • @heatherwoods1233
    @heatherwoods1233 2 месяца назад +47

    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 2 месяца назад

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

    • @dracodominus2800
      @dracodominus2800 2 месяца назад +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 2 месяца назад

      @@Benkenobi121gross

    • @ausniannative3055
      @ausniannative3055 2 месяца назад

      @@Benkenobi121Ireland for the Irish, all else go back

    • @mikehewitt2146
      @mikehewitt2146 27 дней назад

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

  • @jennifernorman9655
    @jennifernorman9655 2 месяца назад +21

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

  • @dariialysiuk8787
    @dariialysiuk8787 2 месяца назад +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 😅

  • @castillogrande8926
    @castillogrande8926 2 месяца назад +24

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

  • @HaintblueRee
    @HaintblueRee 2 месяца назад +56

    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 2 месяца назад +1

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

  • @maryhitchcock-nn1nm
    @maryhitchcock-nn1nm 2 месяца назад +14

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

  • @MuselessAngel
    @MuselessAngel 2 месяца назад +5

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

  • @portalsandpathways
    @portalsandpathways 2 месяца назад +2

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

  • @kdbrown777
    @kdbrown777 2 месяца назад +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!

  • @littlecatfeet9064
    @littlecatfeet9064 2 месяца назад +3

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

  • @maryhitchcock-nn1nm
    @maryhitchcock-nn1nm 2 месяца назад +4

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

  • @jonathanv1664
    @jonathanv1664 2 месяца назад +3

    He is back with great historical stuff. Finally ❤

  • @lorenzorosadini3248
    @lorenzorosadini3248 2 месяца назад +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

  • @LiftingStress
    @LiftingStress 2 месяца назад +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. ❤

  • @tothestarz
    @tothestarz 2 месяца назад +3

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

  • @eileentaylor9451
    @eileentaylor9451 2 месяца назад +4

    French Whisperer I LOVE your videos

  • @fjLKA
    @fjLKA 2 месяца назад +3

    Where does he get so many knick-knacks?

  • @JhelleMies
    @JhelleMies 2 месяца назад +2

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

  • @henrysales887
    @henrysales887 2 месяца назад +1

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

  • @octokok207
    @octokok207 2 месяца назад +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.

  • @onerva.
    @onerva. 2 месяца назад +3

    commenting before I fall asleep 🫶

  • @dreadielocs
    @dreadielocs 2 месяца назад +2

    Great choice! Excited to go to bed now!😊

  • @gracehiser8066
    @gracehiser8066 2 месяца назад +1

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

  • @Ghost-cm6cg
    @Ghost-cm6cg 2 месяца назад

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

  • @pedromiguel3227
    @pedromiguel3227 2 месяца назад

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

  • @crazysarge9765
    @crazysarge9765 2 месяца назад +4

    Best French man 👍

  • @jusnaisk_pq4287
    @jusnaisk_pq4287 Месяц назад

    Words cannot describe how much I love your videos

  • @VandenBoss
    @VandenBoss 2 месяца назад

    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

  • @littlevoice_11
    @littlevoice_11 2 месяца назад

    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 😊

  • @benschutt5589
    @benschutt5589 2 месяца назад

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

  • @sjm9876
    @sjm9876 2 месяца назад +1

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

  • @jasminv8653
    @jasminv8653 2 месяца назад +2

    Yeeeesssssss tonight we SLEEP! thank you ❤

  • @blueseptember314
    @blueseptember314 2 месяца назад +1

    Love the little boxes!

  • @joejonstan6489
    @joejonstan6489 2 месяца назад

    I always enjoy the visuals of your videos

  • @Tisbutascratch930
    @Tisbutascratch930 2 месяца назад +1

    Oh sweet, my favorite novel!

  • @lilianechampevaldesenna
    @lilianechampevaldesenna 2 месяца назад +1

    Oh I love this story!🩷🩷🩷

  • @hattorihanzo2275
    @hattorihanzo2275 2 месяца назад +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.

  • @SlightEcho
    @SlightEcho 2 месяца назад +1

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

  • @Jp-bv8yw
    @Jp-bv8yw 11 дней назад

    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.

  • @willisaw135
    @willisaw135 2 месяца назад +1

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

  • @grayce4045
    @grayce4045 Месяц назад

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

  • @luixahl
    @luixahl 2 месяца назад

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

  • @Alexander-mj6vx
    @Alexander-mj6vx 2 месяца назад +1

    AWESOME!!

  • @tomwhitehead45
    @tomwhitehead45 2 месяца назад +1

    Great choice of topic

  • @SeptienPatterson
    @SeptienPatterson 2 месяца назад

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

  • @zacharycomer725
    @zacharycomer725 2 месяца назад +1

    Love the content

  • @missk9292
    @missk9292 2 месяца назад +2

    Evening all❤

  • @RaisingAYoungMan
    @RaisingAYoungMan 27 дней назад

    Your channel is awesome thank you

  • @lindseyreese1124
    @lindseyreese1124 2 месяца назад +1

    Thanks!

  • @matylinth3qu33n6
    @matylinth3qu33n6 2 месяца назад +1

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

  • @Shrump_92
    @Shrump_92 2 месяца назад

    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.

  • @f.a-superfan1392
    @f.a-superfan1392 2 месяца назад

    Perfect My friend

  • @bigboy5496
    @bigboy5496 2 месяца назад

    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 2 месяца назад

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

  • @LuisMateoAriasCaicedo
    @LuisMateoAriasCaicedo 2 месяца назад

    Thanks

  • @Totally.not.gay23
    @Totally.not.gay23 Месяц назад

    Nice vid

  • @theinternexperience890
    @theinternexperience890 2 месяца назад

    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

  • @emmagardener
    @emmagardener 2 месяца назад +1

    Awwwww YESSSSS!! 🎉

  • @imperadorsenpai3506
    @imperadorsenpai3506 Месяц назад

    Spanish ASMR ❤️❤️❤️

  • @12235117657598502586
    @12235117657598502586 2 месяца назад

    👍👍🏾

  • @jounamu
    @jounamu 2 месяца назад

    Mas videos en español porfvaorrre❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @nmarrcos
    @nmarrcos 2 месяца назад

    watching this after watching some vikings

  • @joejonstan6489
    @joejonstan6489 2 месяца назад

    Commenting for algorithm

  • @SC-uf5bc
    @SC-uf5bc 2 месяца назад +1

    Likes anyone?!!!❤❤❤

  • @thewizardtuesday6155
    @thewizardtuesday6155 2 месяца назад

    🔥🦋👁️🦋🔥

  • @krek6102
    @krek6102 2 месяца назад

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

  • @Kiko0251
    @Kiko0251 2 месяца назад +2

    En français please mdr 😂

  • @joejonstan6489
    @joejonstan6489 2 месяца назад

    So this was your own telling of Beowulf?

  • @OntologicalQuandry
    @OntologicalQuandry 2 месяца назад

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

  • @zombieguy3000
    @zombieguy3000 2 месяца назад +1

    letss gooo mythology 😁

  • @gabriellecunningham7196
    @gabriellecunningham7196 2 месяца назад

    🌜✨🌛🇦🇺

  • @krillin7653
    @krillin7653 29 дней назад

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

  • @CrimsonKingGaming
    @CrimsonKingGaming 2 месяца назад

    Love how half of the story is just guys being dudes

  • @BelleMichele99
    @BelleMichele99 2 месяца назад +2

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

  • @ausniannative3055
    @ausniannative3055 Месяц назад

    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  Месяц назад

      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 RUclips 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 Месяц назад +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 RUclips, unfair that you can’t choose where ads appear considering asmr creators should have them at the start. RUclips 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

  • @Woden-96
    @Woden-96 Месяц назад

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

  • @Tomi-yy3fv
    @Tomi-yy3fv 2 месяца назад

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