Yule and the Winter Solstice | From Stonehenge to Santa

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Story Crow

Story Crow

Күн бұрын

Part of a series on the Wheel of the Year, this video focuses on the Winter Solstice, Yule and the pagan origins of the Christmas Holiday.
My name is Story Crow, I'm a storyteller, folklorist and mythologist. To support my work, do consider being a right Christmas delight and following me on the ye olde Patreon:
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Or if you want a subversive Christmas gift to troll your loved ones, get your 'Yule Man and Rudy' festive mugs, cards and wotnot here:
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In this video we will look at the ancient megalithic monuments marking the solstices, such as Stonehenge, Avebury Stonehenge and New Grange.
The Mythos of rebirth of the sun and related history, myth and folklore in Germanic and Celtic traditions, Druidry, Roman Saturnalia, medieval Christianity, folklore of the Holly King, mummers, guising, Father Christmas and Santa Claus.
Yuletide blessings 🦌 xox
Edit. A few folks have asked my about the book on my table; Folklore, Myths and Legends of Britain. Its still in print, but quite pricey. Worth it in my opinion, its great.
Heres an affiliate link:
amzn.to/3v9kJd9

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@ShaunNicholson-q5g
@ShaunNicholson-q5g Жыл бұрын
The old ways never will be forgotten the old gods are getting strong again. Happy Yule 🇬🇧👍
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
Good Yule right back atchya! ✨🦌❄️🎄🍄
@Volirama
@Volirama 2 ай бұрын
I'm just as entertained by his background as I am with his story teaching. Boots, bottle on top of a book, the musical instruments, and love the dog!!
@bigbillyborger
@bigbillyborger Жыл бұрын
Babe wake up, new story crow video just dropped
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
This is the cutest comment in the world 🙏😊
@realdarkoarts4696
@realdarkoarts4696 Жыл бұрын
So glad I found this channel, top 10 underrated corners of youtube for sure
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
I like being in a corner of KZbin, rather than in the lobby, or something. Thanks for the kind words my friend, glad you found this alcove 🙏🦌✨
@drowsyZot
@drowsyZot Жыл бұрын
I 100% agree! This channel is brilliant, and I always recommend it to people.
@lislelisle5453
@lislelisle5453 Ай бұрын
I think anything that makes children feel loved and special, the gift of imagination and magical memories should be honoured, not debated. 😊
@crow4936
@crow4936 Жыл бұрын
Ave to all Blessed are the cunning folk, hail to the ancestors and honour to him and her. Good luck to all fellow witches for your future endeavours. Thank you Crow for telling your stories the dead are proud of you keep up your work.
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
Thank you friend 🙏✨💀🌲🌳❄️
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
Sorry about the audio guys, there's drunken Yule goblins in my microphone. For those mycologically orientated, see my 'Yule Man and Rudy' festive mugs, cards and wotnot: www.redbubble.com/i/mug/Carbon-Neutral-Yule-Man-and-Rudy-Funny-Christmas-by-Oliver-Lavery/93763968.9Q0AD And to follow me on the ye olde Patreon see here: patreon.com/TheStoryCrow?utm_... Finally, A few folks have asked my about the book on my table; ‘Folklore, Myths and Legends of Britain’ - Its still in print, but quite pricey. Worth it in my opinion, its great. Heres an affiliate link: amzn.to/3v9kJd9 Good Yule my merry badgers!
@CrochetingPup
@CrochetingPup Жыл бұрын
Happy Solstice/Yule/Christmas to everyone! Thank you Crow for such an amazing video! Sláinte! ♥
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
Sláinte! 🍄🎄✨🦌❄️
@josephfroton2339
@josephfroton2339 Жыл бұрын
While I'm a more modern person I so appreciate the roots of the old ways! It's great to see the old ways live! Ancient & sacred! Merry Winter Solstice to you Sir! From Burlington, Vermont USA
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
Merry midwinter from Wiltshire, GB! ✨🦌❄️🎄
@billybowen3023
@billybowen3023 2 ай бұрын
Thank for fantic videos. I'm so happy someone is sharing this information and reminding me of what's important. I'm am also happy to say I also brew my own beer and I have that lovely book sat next to you. Its was my mother's. Thank for these connections.
@StephanieD7
@StephanieD7 Жыл бұрын
Yay!!! 😊 love the way you share these. Blessed Yule and winter solstice ❄️
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
Same to you, and thanks 🍄🎄✨🔥🍻
@drowsyZot
@drowsyZot Жыл бұрын
Absolutely wonderful! A perfect thing to watch in a quiet few minutes on Christmas day with a cup of tea. Thank you! Happy solstice, merry Christmas, blessed Yule, and I wish you all the best things in the new year ahead!
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
So glad you like it, wishing you the very best for next year too 😊🙏✨
@jonfouracre1254
@jonfouracre1254 Жыл бұрын
Just discovered this wonderful channel in the last week or so, the content really resonates with me, binged watched lots of the previous episodes, particularly enjoyed the tree and plant lore. Great channel which I'll be recomending to all my friends. Can't wait for some new content - keep up the excellent work Story Crow, its really appreciated!
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
Really appreciate the comment, and the shares too. More plant lore to come. Cheers mate 🙏✨👍🌳🌲
@MasterPoucksBestMan
@MasterPoucksBestMan Жыл бұрын
Persian is also an Indo-European language, and their pre-Islamic winter solstice holiday is called "Yalda" and means rebirth.
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
Of course. Thanks for sharing that.
@jo0ls_dee
@jo0ls_dee Жыл бұрын
I'm Canadian but I watch a lot of media from the UK and I always wondered what y'all meant when you said "geezer" bc I knew that it meant old man or sometimes just man, but I knew I was missing something 😅 I heard it in the context I knew I wasn't grasping on Love Island for the first time and I kept thinking "none of these guys are old men, I feel like they're saying more than 'he's a guy,' there has to be a double meaning" but I couldn't figure out what it was. I couldn't find it via Google research, I'm not great w context clues/social norms + felt embarrassed asking for some reason. "Strange fellah" makes SO much sense w how it was used in that context. Thanks!
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
Ha! I love that. Thanks for writing 🙏✨❄️
@chris_y678
@chris_y678 Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that you deliver high quality content and thorough research while keeping the presentation style simple, casual and entertaining. Congratulations for doing what you love and doing it well! 🥰
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that comment. Thanks 🙏
@seaservant9852
@seaservant9852 Жыл бұрын
Your channel is beautiful. Thanks again.
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
Cheers 😊
@Skeptimystic
@Skeptimystic Жыл бұрын
If the audio is bothering you, please know the captions are enabled. Go to settings and turn them on. 😎
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
Thank you 👍
@chandlerrottenberg6130
@chandlerrottenberg6130 Жыл бұрын
I was just thinking of how I could use a story from the Story Crow, and here's a new video! Wassail!
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
WASSAIL! 🍻✨🍻🔥🍞🍺
@estellelin3
@estellelin3 Жыл бұрын
Again, thank you for the marvellous vedio. Merry Yule from Taiwan!🎉❤
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
Oooh. Hello you over in Taiwan 🇹🇼 Thanks for watching and good Yule 😊🎄❄️
@Michelle-e4z
@Michelle-e4z 8 ай бұрын
Brilliant my friend… Appreciated!
@IAmBolverk
@IAmBolverk Жыл бұрын
Interesting that you mention playing tricks on others at this time of year, which harkens the image of Loki tricking Hod into shooting Baldr with an arrow dipped in mistletoe.
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
It does doesn’t it 🤔
@crow4936
@crow4936 Жыл бұрын
Reminds me a little of krampusnacht
@mariaangelitaanderson469
@mariaangelitaanderson469 Жыл бұрын
Wow, I really enjoyed your rambling!! And the cards are super cool... Remind me a lot of a artist I met years ago, him traveling through northern Spain (Catalunya)... I love the part about the door of the worlds being open from shaulin to solstice... makes sense and acompanies the way I have been feeling, about my loved ones on the other side. Thank you 💓 🤗
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching 🙏❄️🍄🌲✨
@worgia
@worgia Жыл бұрын
This was wonderful thank you. I live in Germany and miss England a lot, this gives me a little piece of home and warmth. Love your renditions and excellent storytelling, so so happy I found your channel. Would love to see you team up with Damh the Bard, he’s brilliant as well ✨
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
You know I almost used Damh’s ‘Midwinters Day’ as the theme tune for this video, but I don’t know him and don’t have the rights to it. Great song though. In fact I’m going to put it on 😊
@JennieJuniper
@JennieJuniper Жыл бұрын
Happy Yule, Happy Solstice!! I've got a pretty yule spiral made of cedar boughs and berries to admire, and mulled cider beside a bonfire for tonight's merriment!! So happy to see one of your videos today, thank you! ❄🌞
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
Hope you had a nice night! I’m tired 😂
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
Also, mmmm, love mulled cider, how delightful
@CASTERSRABBITHOLE
@CASTERSRABBITHOLE Жыл бұрын
My Grandma has pics of the stones bein trucked in and set up with cranes at the new Stonehenge site. It is Awesome that there are people tryin to share knowledge of the old ways, and give examples of who we were, for generations to come
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
Very cool. Thanks for the words 🙏✨
@BeatrixBetwixt
@BeatrixBetwixt Жыл бұрын
Happy Chaos..I like that😄Winter Solstice Blessings & God Jul!♥️🎄🥃
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
Goooooood Yule 🙏🦌✨🍄
@user-mp9ln6si9b
@user-mp9ln6si9b Жыл бұрын
You have great content! I'm so grateful to have found your channel, and your insights into the old ways in a relaxed way. It really is a pleasure to hear you telling stories from memory and with heart. The Yew tree video was amazing, as all your videos are. Ever thought about doing a video on Celtic Dragons? Keep up the amazing work and reconnecting us to our ancestral roots. Thank you, stay lit!
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
Celtic dragons. Hmmm. Noted. Thanks for the suggestion. Perhaps a little down the line. Thank you for finding this channel and welcome 🙏✨
@sweetalice7475
@sweetalice7475 Жыл бұрын
It made me smile, to see this video on offer the first thing I opened YT this morning. I always find your videos so evocative, exactly what is needed to put me in the right headspace. A Blessed and Merry Yule to you and yours!
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
Ahh, thank you for taking the time to write that, it really does mean a lot. Hope you’ve found a nice peaceful headspace ✨❄️🙏
@TheAwillz
@TheAwillz Жыл бұрын
That drink by there looks very familiar… Much love to you mate, every videos a treasure!
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@frankieberry
@frankieberry Жыл бұрын
Good Jul! Thank you for your videos. They def helped make my 2023 better.
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
Really pleased to hear that. You’ve been a joy in the comments 🙏✨🦌 Here’s to an even better 2024. Good Yule!🎄🎄🎄
@giuseppersa2391
@giuseppersa2391 Жыл бұрын
Solstice greetings to you all from sunny South Africa 😊🌹🇿🇦
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
Ahhh, my bro is out there now, looking very pink! Happy solstice to you guys on the other hemisphere. Hope you have a nice braii 🔥 🥩
@WarriorGoddessSubliminals
@WarriorGoddessSubliminals Жыл бұрын
May I just say….? You are lovely 🎄🇦🇺❤️
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
Oh stop 💁‍♂️☺️😂
@beartrapcat
@beartrapcat Жыл бұрын
I made some apple cider mead and have everything ready for a big family/friends feast! Cheers to you and yours!
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
Sounds bloody delicious. Wassail to you! 🍻
@clairemacdonald1760
@clairemacdonald1760 Жыл бұрын
Thank-you ! So articulate and artfully presented. Merry Yule!
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
Good Yule! ❄️🍄🦌✨🎄
@suzycreamchez123
@suzycreamchez123 Жыл бұрын
Love that book underneath the bottle. One of my favs! Folklore, Myths and Legends of Britain.
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
It’s great isn’t it. 👍😊
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
And quite expensive these days 😬 amzn.to/3v9kJd9
@bumblebeaver
@bumblebeaver Жыл бұрын
You’re awesome! Thank you for all your effort!
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
Why thank you 😊✨🙏
@IainMcGirr
@IainMcGirr Жыл бұрын
From a Pagan Celt love your stuff as always ... Have a happy Solstice to you ... keep doing what your doing :) Shame you did not get or where in Ireland for Newgrange... ... perhaps next year.. my country welcomes you :) IN Kerry Ireland there is the Wren Boys wearing straw hats gatecrashing parties etc. etc.. where they collect dead wren birds still a thing in Dingle...
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
Happy solstice to you too Iain, I’m desperate to visit New Grange. On my next hop over the water. Thanks for writing, always naive to see you pop up in the comments. 🙏✨🌳 I’ve heard about the wren boys. So many distinct but related traditions in these islands, it fascinates me…
@kirstimeretearnesen1202
@kirstimeretearnesen1202 Ай бұрын
Always interesting to see the similarities between the different religions. They have so much in common, and yet there have been, and still are, wars over religion. in Norway there is, or I must say was as it's very rarely someone does this today, a tradition called Julebukk. Very much alike what you describe, dressing up, vearing a mask, walking from house to house and sing. In return they will be given something to eat. The Danes have their hygge and we Norwegians have our kos, the Swedes their mys. The 750 years old law, we celebrated the jubilee this sunmmer, stated it was mandatory to brew beer before Jul, else you would get a fine. And I have to mention, I have a basket exactly like yours, bought it at a market some years ago, and was told it was African.
@Biiku_
@Biiku_ Жыл бұрын
I'm very curious about the obsession with people saying "um". Even when I was in the service and using radios all the time in situations where every second counts, it never occurred to me to care. It's a pleasant vocal pause, indicating the speaker isn't done speaking, and more words are coming. Or am I wrong? Excellent video as always! I commented before, but I love discovering new quirks about the stuff you have and where you put it! (Now I sound like I'm casing the joint! Fear not, I'm in Alaska and can't leave at least until may!)
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
Ah, well maybe I should worry les about it. Thanks 🙏☺️
@NigelMacDonald-mt9wn
@NigelMacDonald-mt9wn Жыл бұрын
Bring back the tradition of Solstice/Christmas/etc door to door freestyle rap battles with horse skulled strangers.
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
This. A thousand times this.
@tanyamccann1747
@tanyamccann1747 Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
You're welcome 😊❄️🌞🔥
@ChannelH.Dunbar-lw7qg
@ChannelH.Dunbar-lw7qg Жыл бұрын
So good
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
Cheers 🙏✨
@GinaW7061
@GinaW7061 Жыл бұрын
Just found your channel. Thank you so much for this interesting video. So glad I found you, Winter Solstice blessings to you and yours 🌼
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
I’m so pleased, welcome, and happy solstice and good Yule times! 🍻🌞🎄🐐
@CharlesMarlow1898
@CharlesMarlow1898 Жыл бұрын
Happy First Day of Winter to all the Fine Folk. Long Live the Horned Gods!
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
All of em! 🐐🦌🐄
@CharlesMarlow1898
@CharlesMarlow1898 Жыл бұрын
👍🏻
@CelticHound357
@CelticHound357 Жыл бұрын
I like your channel and i love learning much from you. Only wish I could hear you better. 😁
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
Working on it! 😅
@Skeptimystic
@Skeptimystic Жыл бұрын
Captions are enabled. Try them, under settings. You're welcome 😎
@apokalupsishistoria
@apokalupsishistoria Жыл бұрын
10:09 wassail is actually borrowed from Old Norse, vas hail. And apparently first attested reference to wassailing was from Shakespeare!
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
Possibly in the North of England, but probably not down here in the West Country, as the Danes never got this far. Here it’s probably from saxon derived Old English wes hal. Both derive from old German either way so 🤷‍♂️ Ahh Shakespeare. Always shining a light on history. Think his is the first mention of Herne the Hunter too, though he had likely been around a lot longer in folklore.
@krankywitch
@krankywitch Жыл бұрын
Fabulous rambling 😊 You mention Plum Pudding, aka Figgy Pudding, does your wonderful book tell why the pudding has these names when it doesn’t contain any plum, or fig?😂
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏 it probably does somewhere 😂 not such a fan myself 😬
@mariGentle
@mariGentle Жыл бұрын
Your channel is a complete joy ❤ I gonna have a bloody good time, mulled cider at Solstice! It also starts my solar return season as a Capricorn 🌚🌞 It makes me curious if you are a DCW attendee
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏✨🦌 Oooooh. Mulled cider! Should have made some. I’ve had too much mead and given myself honey poisoning 😂
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
Not sure what that acronym means 🤔
@mariGentle
@mariGentle Жыл бұрын
@@TheStoryCrow it means Dance Camp Wales, not knowing the acronym means you probably don’t . Its your neck of the woods, well Carmarthenshire, it’s a Great camp 👍🌞
@bebopbopbop-v1d
@bebopbopbop-v1d Ай бұрын
ty
@danceaway6463
@danceaway6463 Жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed watching love the rustic room. There is a part of the brain called the claustram which is supposed to have a link to Santa Claus, also a sacred oil called The Christ oil, very intriguing, is the Xmas story just symbolic?
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
Haha. Thanks. My house is a Christmas mess. 😅🎄🍄
@spoonerbooner
@spoonerbooner Жыл бұрын
Love your videos man, love to find out more about local folk tales ( north england) and recommended text?
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
Well, the one on my table has local folklore from all over Britain, with maps. Such a great folklorist’s resource! It’s called Folklore, Myths and Legends of Britain. Its still in print, but quite pricey. Worth it in my opinion, its great. Heres an affiliate link: amzn.to/3v9kJd9
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
And thanks for the kind words 👍🎄🍄🍻
@spoonerbooner
@spoonerbooner Жыл бұрын
@@TheStoryCrow cheers maybe ask for it for my birthday, coming soonish. Merry Christmas/ Yule time 🎄
@Crickiepoohlala
@Crickiepoohlala Жыл бұрын
This is great. I have to admit that clicking sound drove me crazy though
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
Sorry about that 😅
@illiaise
@illiaise Жыл бұрын
Have you considered the Old Norse deity Ullr (he's the archer on skis/hunter of winter) as a potential source for the name of the holiday Yule? He lives in Ydalir (Yew Dale). Any connection between Yule celebrations and to mythology associated with Yew wood? I admit my knowledge of the Ogham script is scant (getting better with your contributions, thank you kind sir), but it's my understanding that Yew is associated with longevity/immortality on account of its long life span. What say you? Do tell, Story Crow...do tell.
@indigoblue4791
@indigoblue4791 Жыл бұрын
Well I certainly enjoyed following those interesting connections. It seems logical too, as you present them. Can't wait for the Story Crows response! 😊
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
Well, I’ll be honest it’s not an etymology I’ve heard, but I’m not an etymologist 😂 to me it makes sense. Got the winter connection for sure. And sometimes there’s strange synchronicities with words and naming that etymology alone doesn’t explain. Like the Sun / Son that I talk of in the video. Or the way peoples surnames often seem to weirdly fit their profession. Don’t know why that just popped into my head 🤔 Yew wise - yeah, spot on. Yew is one of the ‘immortal’ trees too. I imagine it’s less used indoors compared to the other evergreens because of its tendency to shed its very poisonous needles. You don’t want that in your Yule pudding! I’ve done a video on the Yule, and it’s associations with death - rebirth - ancestors - knowledge etc. it’s here kzbin.info/www/bejne/mp7bY5eoeZyaY7ssi=0OpQDBmvELyGz8Hx Thanks for watching, and sharing your insights here 🙏🌲❄️
@dayfiremystic
@dayfiremystic Жыл бұрын
Cool cool but crow pt. 3? Im emotionally invested lol
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
Haha. Ok, I was thinking of dropping another of them in January maybe… 🤔
@josephcollins6033
@josephcollins6033 Жыл бұрын
I enjoyed this. You believe people survive death? I sure would love to know that they do. Thank you.
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
Well, I’m more discussing historical perspectives, but yes I’m fairly open to the notion that consciousness persists through the dying process in some way. Can’t know for sure either way I suppose
@josephcollins6033
@josephcollins6033 Жыл бұрын
@@TheStoryCrow So kind of you to respond. I was hoping you had experienced proof of such things. You are right; we cannot know for sure. It's torture to me, but what can we do? You are a very fine storyteller.
@hannahlarge5738
@hannahlarge5738 Жыл бұрын
really quite interesting stuff, even a couple of facts i'd not heard before. had to switch it off after 8 mins because the weird ticking of your mic clashing into your button was REALLY annoying me.
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
Yeah, it was annoying me in the edit too 😅
@JamesThomson-gj9nv
@JamesThomson-gj9nv Жыл бұрын
I like your place, but Charlie Brown wants his tree back!😄
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
😂
@bealtainecottage
@bealtainecottage Ай бұрын
I think at around 930 you meant mummers. This is an ancient Celtic tradition which continues to be carried forward in Ireland.
@towy-fisher
@towy-fisher Жыл бұрын
Nadolig Llawen, Alban Arthan, Saturnalia I chi gyd.
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
yr un peth i ti fy ffrind 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿❄️✨🦌🌳🌲🎄
@firecracker187
@firecracker187 Жыл бұрын
YAY
@SeaToz
@SeaToz Жыл бұрын
Hi Story Crow! I am interested in enhancing my education in Celtic religions. Could you please share where you went to school for this?
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
Hello! I was at Bristol University, but that was in comparative mythology and religion; a lot of the specifically Celtic studies stuff has come in the 15 years reading since 🤓 However, one of the best academics who was at my university is a guy called Ronald Hutton, who is an expert in pagan Britain, including the Celtic Iron Age. Check him out he is, in my opinion, the best in the field. He’s quite dry. Be warned. 😅 Here’s a book I bought recently. amzn.to/3vefFnJ Alternatively, for someone less academic and more pragmatic and accessible, try Caitlín and John Mathews. Some might find it a little new age, but I like it. Here’s a good one based on Welsh Myth: amzn.to/4auiEsm Hope that helps start you off
@SeaToz
@SeaToz Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@Skeptimystic
@Skeptimystic Жыл бұрын
​​@@SeaTozthe Matthews book titled "The Winter Solstice" will get you caught up on the lore surrounding this video's topic, in my opinion.
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
Good shout 👍
@StardustSnowdrops
@StardustSnowdrops Жыл бұрын
The spirits are walking to spain.
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
What they did in life… echoes in eternity. 🇬🇧 🍻 🇪🇸
@Breanna18.3
@Breanna18.3 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the book! New subscriber. What is that book you have there on your workbench?
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
Hey! Welcome aboard, and thanks for the sub. A few folks have asked my about the book on the table; Folklore, Myths and Legends of Britain. Its still in print, but quite pricey. Worth it in my opinion, its great. Heres an affiliate link: amzn.to/3v9kJd9 Good Yule!
@Eriugena8
@Eriugena8 Жыл бұрын
yippee!
@labaebae
@labaebae Жыл бұрын
unfortunately the clipping audio is hurting my ears. maybe i can try watching this later without headphones
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
Sorry 😅
@iamshimamoore
@iamshimamoore Жыл бұрын
Really lovely info and energy, alas there was a clicking in the background that was distracting.
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
Yup. Sorry about that 😅
@iamshimamoore
@iamshimamoore Жыл бұрын
Nonetheless, glad i found you. Stuff happens... but it did drive me a bit nuts @@TheStoryCrow 🤣
@experimentalelemental92
@experimentalelemental92 Жыл бұрын
The only time u mentioned the feminine aspect was Ivy & Crone... Paganism is not about just Odin & masculine. We have a Queen of Winter. The Veiled One of Wind & Wilderness. Cailleach. If the sun is at its lowest point, night time is female ruled, it belongs to Nyx. Astrologically, Capricorn is a feminine sign. 🌱🌳🍏💚
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
Hello! You are absolutely correct, I could of talked a lot more about aspects of the sacred feminine particular to this time of year. Noted for next time. Thank you 🙏❄️ 🐐 You mention Beira, the queen of winter and the Cailleach, I’ve told the the story of The Veiled One and the Bride and the changing seasons on KZbin before, if you’re interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/moXCdYqIo9OkbNksi=AZgWn_58T0vO2cSM
@judithsmorti4306
@judithsmorti4306 5 ай бұрын
🍹🔔🔔🔔🌲🌀
@katrussell6819
@katrussell6819 Жыл бұрын
Rudy is a sweet name, but female reindeer keep their antlers longer than the males and are slightly larger. So the companion may have been a female. The Scandinavian myth of the animal that brought back the Sun when it went south was a older, bigger female. Check out that story.
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
It’s sort of a wee joke because one of our farm dogs is called Rudy - she is in fact female - short for Gertrude. But thanks for sharing. I’ll be dropping a female orientated Sami folk tale in the next few days 🍄☺️✨🦌
@Gigihank
@Gigihank Жыл бұрын
What is that clicking sound.
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
It’s me constantly tapping my mic because I’ve put it in a silly place. Sorry 😅🤷‍♂️
@kennethbyrd3436
@kennethbyrd3436 Жыл бұрын
Respectfully speaking, your lord and savior is the textbook definition of insanity. Especially for the noisy gong and clanging cymbals of thoughts and prayers. 🕵️‍♂️🫥
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
Tounges and cheeks 😊
@1invag
@1invag Ай бұрын
I find it very interesting in the jewish calendar they put the date at 5785. Which would date genesis to around 3850bc by our count. Which was an interesting time to be alive historically speaking. Was the time period when atleast from what we believe historucally speaking was the time of the rise of the first civilisation Sumeria. Also coincides with the begennings of written language as far as we know. I think that time historically was seen as some kind of fall from grace into the modern world we know today and thats part of the story being told in the bible lol a mathematical World of weights and measures, and the concept of a self as part of the greater civilised whole. Interesting also that they didnt used to recognise libra as a zodiac sign in the old astrological systems. Of course Saturn exalted in libra. Law and order. Also the only zodiac sign symbolised by an object, it just this second came to my attention. I happen to have saturn conjunct jupiter in Libra in my birthchart. Lol Of course thats just one perspective. I just realised this has pretty much nothing to do with the video whatsoever 😂 i have no idea what triggered me into making that comment haha
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Ай бұрын
I enjoyed it 😂
@1invag
@1invag Ай бұрын
@TheStoryCrow 😂 I thought it was a new upload as well, I only realised after it was from last year. I enjoyed it regardless mate. Look forward to this year's installment
@Volirama
@Volirama 2 ай бұрын
Something keeps clicking in the video, it's quite audible. I have misophonia, making it difficult to continue listening. Bye for now!
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow 2 ай бұрын
Yeah, dodgy audio on that video I’m afraid. The others are better 🙂
@dianetheone4059
@dianetheone4059 Жыл бұрын
*****
@TheStoryCrow
@TheStoryCrow Жыл бұрын
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