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Air worms and fire breathing dragons: Old English animal stories with Hana Videen
May 2, 2024
Medievalist Hana Videen dives into the world of Old English animal names, revealing intriguing translations like 'walking weaver' for spider and 'unland' for a whale's deceptive island. She explores the symbolic significance of dragons, the multicolored nature of panthers, and the hidden runes in Old English texts, providing captivating insights into language and literature.
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- Compound words in Old English reveal poetic and riddling language elements.
- Animals in Old English literature symbolize contrasting concepts such as good and evil, reflecting medieval beliefs.
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Importance of Old English Words in Understanding Culture
Old English words offer insights into historical concepts and cultural practices. For example, the use of compound words like 'sky candle' for 'sun' illustrates poetic and riddling elements in language. Additionally, the limited number of Old English written sources reveals the challenges researchers face in studying this period.
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