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Foundations of the Gael
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Foundations of the Gael

A Kilts and Kerns Course which explores the ancient origins and stories of the Celts.
Created byTyler Hackworth
Last updated 2/2015
English

What you'll learn

  • Understand the origins of the Celts and the common history and culture of the Scots and the Irish.

Course content

2 sections • 15 lectures • 1h 19m total length

  • Introduction to the Celts3:58

    An introduction to not only the subject of the ancient Celts, but also to the type of sources that the information has been gleaned from and the possible benefits and pitfalls of the different types of sources.

  • Ossian and Patrick5:03

    Further talk of possible sources as well as a bit of a traditional tale that illustrates the possibility of bias in the sources.

  • Sons of the Mil7:47

    A telling of a traditional Celtic legend which explains how the Celtic peoples first came to Ireland.

  • A Closer Look at the Sons6:00

    An investigation and in-depth look at the "Sons of the Mil" legend to see what aspects of the legend can be backed up with historical sources and what we can learn from such stories.

  • The Ulster Cycle7:08

    A description of one of the cycles of Irish mythology and the beginings of its most widely known story.

  • Scathach's Battle School5:39

    A continuation of the Tain story-line as well as a look at warrior women in Celtic history and tales.

  • Single Combat4:53

    A look at ritualized combat among the Celts and the conclusion of the Tain.

  • First Section Quiz

Requirements

  • No materials needed for the course, just interest in the subject.

Description

Both Scotland and Ireland possess common roots of language, culture, and tradition. Throughout the past two thousand years, these two lands, though separated by the Irish Sea, have nonetheless shared many triumphs and woes. The course will provide a basis for students to understand the complex relationship between these two Celtic nations. Foundations of the Gael begins this story with the rise of Celtic culture in ancient Europe. Fundamentals of the Celtic world will be exposed and analyzed through classical sources like the Romans as well as traditional myths and legends that reveal more than most people think. The course is organized into two parts with seven lectures and a quiz in each part. This equates to nearly an hour and a half of content in the lectures themselves.

Who this course is for:

  • This is a course for those who are interested in the history of Scotland and Ireland, history buffs, and students in Celtic studies programs.
  • More serious scholars with an extensive background in Celtic Studies may have heard all this before, so they should look elsewhere for more in-depth academic lectures.

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