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

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 KZbin 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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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 - KZbin: kzbin.info/door/Na6KSDhYttemECVadSzcAg 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 - KZbin: kzbin.info/door/qwT6QOKdD9Ui2Lc6NfttWg Slumber App free trial (30 days): slumber.fm/fw (this is a paid promotion if you become a paying member after the trial). Aura App free trial (30 days): aurahealth.io/guestpass/the-french-whisperer (this is a paid promotion if you become a paying member after the trial).

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[@jennifernorman9655]

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

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

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​​​​@@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

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[@castillogrande8926]

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

[@TheFrenchWhispererASMR]

Yes, maybe he overreacted a bit but this is relatable

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“Few ever saw him and survived” 😭

[@dariialysiuk8787]

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 😅

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

[@HaintblueRee]

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.

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[@kdbrown777]

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!

[@wareaglepiccolo]

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!

[@MuselessAngel]

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

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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

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Where does he get so many knick-knacks?

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

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

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He is back with great historical stuff. Finally ❤

[@littlecatfeet9064]

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

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

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

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

[@LiftingStress]

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]

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 😊

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

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Great choice! Excited to go to bed now!😊

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

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commenting before I fall asleep 🫶

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

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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

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

[@SlightEcho]

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

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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.

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

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[@Shrump_92]

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.

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

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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!! :))

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

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[@joejonstan6489]

So this was your own telling of Beowulf?

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

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

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[@TheFrenchWhispererASMR]

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 KZbin 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]

@@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 KZbin, unfair that you can’t choose where ads appear considering asmr creators should have them at the start. KZbin 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

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