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

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Күн бұрын

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 KZfaq 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 2 ай бұрын

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 - KZfaq: kzfaq.info/love/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 - KZfaq: kzfaq.info/love/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).

@philiphoel4290 2 ай бұрын

I love new video day.

@Ohiseehowitis 2 ай бұрын

Love you

@monkeyinaboat4009 Ай бұрын

Halo

@SinNombre-pz4py Ай бұрын

Porque ya no volviste a hablar en español? Que paso?

@heatherwoods1233 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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

@dracodominus2800 Ай бұрын

@@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 Ай бұрын

@@Benkenobi121gross

@ausniannative3055 Ай бұрын

@@Benkenobi121Ireland for the Irish, all else go back

@mikehewitt2146 15 күн бұрын

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

@jennifernorman9655 2 ай бұрын

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

@castillogrande8926 2 ай бұрын

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

@TheFrenchWhispererASMR 2 ай бұрын

Yes, maybe he overreacted a bit but this is relatable

@poppinpineapples3481 Ай бұрын

“Few ever saw him and survived” 😭

@dariialysiuk8787 2 ай бұрын

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 😅

@RichMitch 2 ай бұрын

Halo everyone

@TheFrenchWhispererASMR 2 ай бұрын

Halo

@Bizian 2 ай бұрын

Halo

@celsuprem 2 ай бұрын

Halo

@RichMitch 2 ай бұрын

@@TheFrenchWhispererASMR 🫂

@vadokunvot 2 ай бұрын

Halo

@HaintblueRee 2 ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@maryhitchcock-nn1nm 2 ай бұрын

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

@kdbrown777 2 ай бұрын

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!

@MuselessAngel 2 ай бұрын

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

@wareaglepiccolo 2 ай бұрын

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!

@crazysarge9765 2 ай бұрын

Best French man 👍

@fjLKA 2 ай бұрын

Where does he get so many knick-knacks?

@jonathanv1664 2 ай бұрын

He is back with great historical stuff. Finally ❤

@maryhitchcock-nn1nm 2 ай бұрын

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

@onerva. 2 ай бұрын

commenting before I fall asleep 🫶

@lorenzorosadini3248 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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

@benschutt5589 2 ай бұрын

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

@gracehiser8066 2 ай бұрын

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

@portalsandpathways 2 ай бұрын

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

@littlecatfeet9064 2 ай бұрын

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

@littlevoice_11 2 ай бұрын

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 😊

@JhelleMies 2 ай бұрын

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

@henrysales887 2 ай бұрын

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

@jasminv8653 2 ай бұрын

Yeeeesssssss tonight we SLEEP! thank you ❤

@dreadielocs 2 ай бұрын

Great choice! Excited to go to bed now!😊

@tothestarz 2 ай бұрын

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

@eileentaylor9451 2 ай бұрын

French Whisperer I LOVE your videos

@grayce4045 Ай бұрын

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

@jusnaisk_pq4287 Ай бұрын

Words cannot describe how much I love your videos

@sjm9876 2 ай бұрын

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

@SeptienPatterson Ай бұрын

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

@Ghost-cm6cg Ай бұрын

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

@VandenBoss Ай бұрын

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

@Tisbutascratch930 2 ай бұрын

Oh sweet, my favorite novel!

@blueseptember314 2 ай бұрын

Love the little boxes!

@missk9292 2 ай бұрын

Evening all❤

@pedromiguel3227 Ай бұрын

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

@joejonstan6489 2 ай бұрын

I always enjoy the visuals of your videos

@tomwhitehead45 2 ай бұрын

Great choice of topic

@lilianechampevaldesenna 2 ай бұрын

Oh I love this story!🩷🩷🩷

@willisaw135 2 ай бұрын

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

@Alexander-mj6vx 2 ай бұрын

AWESOME!!

@luixahl 2 ай бұрын

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

@hattorihanzo2275 2 ай бұрын

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.

@octokok207 2 ай бұрын

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

@zacharycomer725 2 ай бұрын

Love the content

@SlightEcho 2 ай бұрын

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

@RaisingAYoungMan 15 күн бұрын

Your channel is awesome thank you

@LuisMateoAriasCaicedo Ай бұрын

Thanks

@lindseyreese1124 2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@TheFrenchWhispererASMR 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@f.a-superfan1392 Ай бұрын

Perfect My friend

@matylinth3qu33n6 2 ай бұрын

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

@bigboy5496 2 ай бұрын

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!! :))

@Shrump_92 Ай бұрын

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.

@emmagardener 2 ай бұрын

Awwwww YESSSSS!! 🎉

@TheBlazersfan22 2 ай бұрын

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

@TheBlazersfan22 2 ай бұрын

From nikolai tolstoy "quest for merlin"

@TheBlazersfan22 2 ай бұрын

Or maybe history of gaul?!?!?!!

@theinternexperience890 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

Nice vid

@krek6102 2 ай бұрын

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

@imperadorsenpai3506 Ай бұрын

Spanish ASMR ❤️❤️❤️

@jounamu 2 ай бұрын

Mas videos en español porfvaorrre❤️❤️❤️❤️

@12235117657598502586 2 ай бұрын

👍👍🏾

@SC-uf5bc 2 ай бұрын

Likes anyone?!!!❤❤❤

@thewizardtuesday6155 2 ай бұрын

🔥🦋👁️🦋🔥

@joejonstan6489 2 ай бұрын

Commenting for algorithm

@xercuis Ай бұрын

watching this after watching some vikings

@krillin7653 17 күн бұрын

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

@joejonstan6489 2 ай бұрын

So this was your own telling of Beowulf?

@gabriellecunningham7196 Ай бұрын

🌜✨🌛🇦🇺

@Kiko0251 2 ай бұрын

En français please mdr 😂

@zombieguy3000 2 ай бұрын

letss gooo mythology 😁

@OntologicalQuandry 2 ай бұрын

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

@CrimsonKingGaming Ай бұрын

Love how half of the story is just guys being dudes

@BelleMichele99 2 ай бұрын

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

@Woden-96 Ай бұрын

Anglo Saxon till I die 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿⚔️❤️

@ausniannative3055 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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 KZfaq 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 Ай бұрын

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