

Trees and Religion in Early Medieval England with Michael Bintley
7 snips Sep 14, 2023
Danièle speaks with Michael D.J. Bintley, expert on trees and religion in early medieval England. They discuss the evolving role of trees in early medieval society, the challenges of understanding people's beliefs during that time, the significance of trees as symbols of power and kingship, the Christianization of tree symbols, the interpretation of the poem 'Dream of the Road', and the connection between trees and religion in early medieval England.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Religion and Trees in Early English Period
02:34 • 8min
The Significance of Trees in Early Medieval England
10:44 • 17min
Analysis of the poem 'Dream of the Road'
27:54 • 2min
Trees in Early Medieval England: Symbolic Locations and Christianization
30:20 • 5min
Trees and Religion in Early Medieval England
35:10 • 4min