The Irish myth of the Giant's Causeway - Iseult Gillespie

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[@kyles.7750]

It's amazing how on the opposite side of the world, on the philippine island of Bohol, there's a bunch of hills called the chocolate hills and the locals' myth was 2 giants were throwing earth at each other to form the hills. 2 vastly different societies having identical view of how their home was created

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That's so interesting! Thanks for sharing Kairu Sky!

[@byakuya1st]

I remember this story!

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[@trevorprimenyc]

Kairu Sky - The myth is not about how the rocks came to be in the water way. It's a lesson to teach younger generations of how to protect their homeland from superior forces. Don't face a superior force head on. Instead, retreat, regroup and use your cunning. The lesson could also be applied to life in general.

[@chandir7752]

I'm not kidding, about three weeks ago on a boattrip in greece a local tourist guide told us a very similar legend of two giants throwing rocks into the sea, creating the islands of Skopelos, Skiathos and Alonnisos.

[@nathanwise1608]

Personally, if I was Benandonner, I’d be shuddering more at the thought of what the mother had to go through. I’d still flee, though.

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Nathan Wise EXACTLY WHAT I WAS THINKING

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[@icewater7586]

The giant D

[@sun.fl0]

Uhh :/

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Crisp Noodle what??

[@StarMonkies]

Very often in Irish mythology women are the heroes...Another great one is Brigids cloak and how that created the flat midlands of Ireland. It would make a great animation ;)

[@andrewwalsh2167]

Plenty of stories about Queen Méabh would work great with this animation style too

[@cakes4494]

Yeah definitely the culture in Ireland before England ruled it was different under Brehon law (tge old law of ireland in the 1400s I believe) Women could own proper and get divorces etc the society was quite fair to women so a lot of myths have women as hero's.But when Christianity came and the whole 'Adam and Eve' story meant women got unfairly treated under common law (the old English laws)

[@PennyDreadful1]

Britannic women were considered unusually empowered by the invading Romans. It seemed to have been that way with Celts in general.

[@kennethsatria6607]

Very cool

[@elgranlugus7267]

@@cakes4494 You're wrong there. Christianity arrived in Ireland around the 5th century, and did not changed the Brehon Laws, at all. The anglo-normans did it.

[@DoneDragon1]

The ultimate "You wanna go bro"

[@MrGsDome]

the classical "do u even lift brah?

[@amaliasilva7518]

God, Finn looks so happy at the beginning, just sitting there with Oonagh looking at the sea.

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It’s beatiful.

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Lol

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*You could say that Finn tricked him by...Dublin his efforts....* 🤔😂 Also nice video Ted-Ed

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Aspect Science underrated comment But soon will be one of the Top Ones

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Aditya Waghmare haha well let’s enjoy the show!

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it wasn't Finn who solved it though

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already top

[@TommoCarroll]

Jin Tee Finn was being the trickster playing the baby right? 😃

[@annamay6217]

It's cool to see our culture on one of these episodes! There are a few differences between the version I learned but there are differences all throughout Ireland anyway. Please do more videos on Irish stories, I love seeing how they are changed slightly from person to person

[@Loracanne]

Yeah, that's what I love about the Seanchaí...they all had their own way of telling the stories in their own regions and that's how we all heard different versions of them growing up.

[@cakes4494]

Totally agree with you I learnt the version where it would be a sort of friendly match to see who was stronger but it's great to see myths of our culture on such a big platform as Ted

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Your myth videos are some of your best

[@firewall5189]

Absolutely beautiful art style as always

[@samuelgault7118]

Hey! I’m from Bushmills (like not even two minutes way from the causeway), it’s so bizarre seeing this in a playlist of myths. I heard this story as a child so many times I could recite effortlessly. Loved the video!!

[@luciamezzapelle3854]

You should do more Irish myths! I’d love to see the story of Cú Chulainn/Setanta and the hound or Bridgid’s cloak or one of the stories about Queen Medhbh done in this format

[@ssebinnnyy]

I had heard the same story albeit a little different. When Oona says that her husband and child eat the same type of bread, she asks Benadonner to check the baby's teeth to see how sharp it is. Benadonner does that and his middle finger is ripped by Finn. Since Benadonner's entire strength was on his middle finger, he thus has no strength left and is forced to run away.

[@fuckwit107]

Lmao its Ùna

[@seooooyo]

Maybe it was told as Oona for that commenter? Variations are a thing.

[@emmaclarkeart]

This was always one of my favourite legends, this animation and story was such a beautiful portrayal, thank you Teded! The day I visited the Causeway, it was raining (surprise surprise), the wind was so strong we were practically blown down the hill and the waves were smashing against the columns of rock, it was amazing! I think the Giants Causeway is something everyone needs to see.

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*Suggestions:* - Phaethon crashing the sun chariot - the journey of Ra's sun boat - Endymion and Selene - Pandora - Medusa

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Those would be fun

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Yes yes yes!

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They will make about phaethon and Pandora's myth in future

[@madelynpoling1738]

This is one of my favorite myths/ folktales ever, I also know I have Irish ancestry and I would love to one day visit Ireland. I love hearing myths and folk tales so this was awesome!

[@cakes4494]

YOU DEFINITELY SHOULD!! Our myths are very different as there are a lot of female heros as ancient Ireland viewed women differently to the rest of Europe back then (they were seen as basically equals with slight differences). You can find all the different versions of this myth and many others online and do visit the natural beauty here is amazing!!!

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You’re always welcome 🍀

[@kerrystanley531]

I would love to visit Irland since I have Irish ancestry too!

[@LadyoftheDreamless14]

I hope you guys postmore irish myths. We hear so much about the greek and norse myths and while a good thing, i feel a lack of variety. Id like more english and irish myths! If just to shake things up

[@cakes4494]

There's not a lot of English myths (due to them being against the bible and so forgotten by society) but there are many Irish and Welsh ones especially

[@marykatemca8]

I’m from Co.Antrim and live in the Glens of Antrim I was soo excited to see my favourite childhood story on this

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These animations are amazing 😍

[@chilliard120]

This is such a lovely story, and one I was told a few times growing up, but it's so nice to hear Addison's voice and see the beautiful animation really bring the story to life!

[@swordpegasus4032]

I'm half-irish and Filipino but I live in Canada and I'm 70 years old and I love my two cultures and they're both very very very very unique and in their own way very fun and awesome.

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I love all of your myths videos (all your videos in general) but this has to be one of my absolute favorites

[@archae108]

Benandonner: I'm gonna beat you! Finn McCool: *I'm about to end this man's whole career*

[@brazenRenascent]

more like Oonagh

[@xwx_3873]

I just went to Giant’s Causeway a few days ago! Thank you so much!

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Man, the animation in this video is amazing!! As always, of course!! :D

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[@dhouse407]

Ireland is rich with folklore and myths, the giants causeway is one of my favourite stories but there are so many other good stories like the ones about banshees, leprechauns, and my personal favourite Cú Chulainn, an Irish warrior who fought like a god and single handedly defended the north of Ireland against an entire army around 2000 years ago. He also managed to kill an Irish wolfhound with one shot of a sliotar (a small leather ball used in hurling) when he was just 10 years old.

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Ikr it's great to see the stories being told. Also I love to see the look of shock on foreigners faces when I tell then how leprechauns are actually not so nice and their gold is cursed. I think they think we're insane now XD

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Is it ok if I say Cú Chulainn is Irish BOTW Link?

[@bellaallen371]

Honestly I love this myth. Even though me and my family go to the Causeway every few months it’s always nice to be refreshed with the myth side of it😂

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I love these myth reminds me of the bedtime stories my dad used to tell.

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I love these quotes so much that i have decided to put some in my own videos as well! such a nice little thing

[@dknight1130]

The fact that Finn's last name was MacCool, is so cool.

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The Philippines has a lot of interesting myths... I'd love to see you cover it 😄

[@crazy4bricksthebrickbrothe722]

I heard that there was another version of Finn Mcool (spelled “Cumhal”) that was less of a giant and more of a badass hero. But hey, we live in a world where you can say ‘my alarm clock went OFF, so I walked over to it and turned it OFF.’

[@cakes4494]

This is a different Fionn it was a popular name so i just am going to ignore the MacCumahill part as that is wrong.

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Mac Cumhaill not Cumhal

[@senamory710]

Something I find really funny about old mythology is how their can be such differing versions of the same story The tale of the Giant's Causeway that I've always knows was it was a Giantess in Scotland and a man from Ireland who fell in love from looking at each other over the sea. They threw rocks to make a pathway to each other, but could not make it long enough. Before giving up, in a fit of rage the Giantess threw a chunk of land into the ocean which made the isle of man

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i just love how the animation portrayed such powerful emotion!

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Awesome to see some Irish folklore on this channel! Hope you do more!

[@clarktaylor8729]

would love to see this series return. we could all use a little escapism at this time. maybe you can do south & southeast Asian myths, or Indigenous Folklore.

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3:05 what the f...ather xD

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Amor Fati THAT REALLY WAS VERY WEIRD PRONUNCIATION 😂😂😂

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Ahahaha very good!

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i know hahhahah!

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what the fu-ther

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I love your voice and how you can tell a story. Your voice just calms me down

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I've never actually heard about the throwing an island and making the lake part, learn something new every day

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very nice! your videos about myths is not only from Greece, now you include other countries as well!

[@Thefuntasip]

I went to this place and it's absolutely amazing 😀 But at this place, I heard of something which is quite interesting. When Finn rushed back home, he lost one of his boot and we can see a big rock which looks like a boot in the Giant's causeway 😊

[@sophia.e.cooper]

I have been to the giants causeway and it is really beautiful and amazingly cool! And my grandparents live on the Isle of Man so know I know how it was created lol

[@katecoll2519]

Almost correct! Fionn was just a man. A large one, much larger than average, but he was no giant. Easy mistake to make.

[@cakes4494]

Yup plus the story i heard was had two more differences 1- Fionn bragged and the Scottish Giant wanted to fight to see who was stronger so sent a letter Fion built the causeway so he could cross And 2- Una first heard of the Scottish Giants size not Fionn But then again depending on the county the myth changes

[@Hyperversum3]

Exactly. Myths change, that's their basic concept After all

[@resolutecub9977]

Yeah I never got that, most of the stories say he is normal, then this story just like.... Nahhhhh nah nah, that mofo was huge

[@makky6239]

So how he throw the rocks?

[@nathancroft22]

perharbs the myth is that he was as strong if not stronger then the giants which is why he was so special

[@annaisnotabanana246]

Ooooh, I've read this one before! So nice to see it animated so beautifully. Thanks, TED-Ed.

[@jvdaniel307]

Your animation in most of your myths are brilliant!

[@aaronbasham6554]

This feels a lot like an old fairy tale I used to hear. I guess it would make sense that a lot of old fairy tales would just be retellings of old myths so that way you don't get in trouble for talking about them, but it is still great to know where it came from.

[@yagyin]

Man, I remember this tale from an episode of Jakers! I loved that show! Keep up with the great work!

[@jamelavergacalimutan3300]

more myths to come please..? Your illustrations are the best!😉

[@practicalpen1990]

Is there a specific TED-ed playlist of myths by Iseult Gillespie? Also, is there a specific playlist for Irish myths? These are great!

[@minnagray5536]

i love that there’s no death, for once! this story was so nice

[@frogglen6350]

I love how genuinely intimidating the red giant is animated

[@abloodorange5233]

This is quite different to the one i know. Fionn wasn't a giant, he was just a famous irish rí who used to brag a lot about his talents, and then challenged benandonner. The scottish giant benandonner heard of him, and built the bridge between scotland and ireland so he could come challenge fionn. Una then devised the plan with the baby because finn and her knew he couldn't win. Then he fled back destroying the bridge as he went.

[@Gaelach32]

​@Sod actually, Oonagh is an Anglicisation of the original name in Irish, Úna.

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These animations are beyond amazing

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The house *shookt* as he stepped inside. Great vid Ted Ed!

[@littlemisscawfee]

"The house *SHOOK* as he stepped inside." 😆 Great animation and story again, though! :D

[@Somethingsomething69lol]

I've got to give it to you you've actally got this one right tbh you did say her name wrong but most people do unless there Irish or speak a Gaelic language well done

[@cakes4494]

Ikr like there are a few changes depending on where ur from but I've heard worse retellings from tourists before

[@joeyjimonaco8996]

this is absolutely my favorite myth of all time

[@lukebeignet]

I just finished a painting of the Antrim coast in my art class based on a picture I took - the lore is very cool

[@sebbee8240]

im not from ireland but ive heard this one before! it’s so cool to see mythology from other parts of the world

[@Blue_bird1e]

I watch these over and over, still great 👍

[@LilFoxyCosplay]

I love visiting the giants causeway there's a real sense of wonder there Only downside is the weather can change super fast Blessed to live so close ❤

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I MISSED THESE SO MUCH

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This is the best teacher I believe your video is our life

[@redwolffist]

more irish myths and legends please.

[@AraSlashAj]

I enjoyed watching this and searching for the places mentioned on Google Maps (Lough Neagh, Fingal's Cave, Isle of Man...) 😊

[@pi17]

Surprisingly, we had learnt this story in English literature in school, about in class 3.... Feels great to revise!

[@hwgoblin]

1:16 Finn’s expression makes for the the ultimate meme template.

[@anatolykutkin4427]

Apperantly they taught me a different version of the story so it's nice to see what other version there are :)

[@rextgun2613]

tell us what you heard!

[@ziqqyziqqy]

Learning something new each day and sharing them to my friends. Good job ❤

[@asiamartin748]

I love the quote at the beginning

[@Hqrwey]

Best narrator ever!

[@nathanvaldez4870]

Wow I'm off to Ireland tomorrow, this is my first stop

[@MedEvil1c]

@2:55 Benandonner should also be worried about the strength of the mother who birthed the gigantic baby too

[@livvyxmae]

I was really wondering about this after reading about it for the first time, thank you!

[@sirena6590]

OMG i love how this was told and illustrated!

[@octaviaroodt4584]

How absolutely beautiful! The myth and the animation!

[@farisakmal2722]

ive read about this story in a geronimo stilton book, it's nice having to see it again

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Can you do 2 greek myths about menelaus and proteus then Apollo and daphne? Because i love the way you narrated the myths from any different countries

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more of these videos please!

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These videos make learning fun!

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I absolutely love this art style.

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I love ❤️ this video’s animation!!

[@DuluthTW]

I love this myth. Thanks for sharing!

[@blidge8282]

I think this should be taught in our science classes as a valid alternative to the scientific explanation.

[@romellosmith3488]

There was a children's book that documented this story that was part of my childhood so think you for this!

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"What the father look like" that was scary.

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Ooh I like this one. Well done TedEd

[@gracenemet5486]

This is my favorite video. (because I want to learn more about giants.) Someday, I do want to visit Ireland and study the giant's causeway. Giants are my favorite creatures!

[@aizatjumnan1727]

hey TED-Ed...try to do video on the myth of Mahsuri...it'll be great..

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As a Malaysian, i also wish that they have show about Malaysia myth....

[@LastKnightonEarth]

I love your Irish accent, it's so interesting (but I don't know WHY it's interesting...)

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I love this art style!!

[@BTSXTXTx]

I love the video and the quotes , learning everyday...

[@BlueEyes-WhiteDrag0n]

Beautiful Animation and Great Video As Always 😉

[@SickMLion]

More Irish myths please!!

[@StarBoundFables]

What a tale, thanks for sharing this with us 😄🙏🏽

[@GabrielBadwolf]

My favourite formation that At the giants causeway was always the giant rock that looked like a boot, but the organ looks good too, that’s a cliff face that is all hexagon rocks and looks like the pipes from a giant pipe organ

[@lydiac9118]

As an Irish person, I'm really happy ya'll made this ùwú But I'm pretty sure it was stones concealed in the bread, rather than metal??

[@cakes4494]

It depends on where u r from the one i was told was very different to this telling. It's because it originally was a spoken story so can't be exact

[@carthachofaolain7365]

Folklore has it such! I have a different version, as do many others!

[@ariannemilosavljevic9825]

Same concept, it’s folklore; told verbally so the details aren’t always the same

[@doodlewreck]

As a Irish person I revoke your citizenship for saying uwu

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@@doodlewreck what are you gonna do, kiss me on the mouth?? Hold me hand tenderly??? Rot softly, twatbag.