Myths and Legends 367: Irish folklore: Daft Monk
May 8, 2024
A monk in Ireland decides to leave his monastery to become a poet for wealth. The story includes humorous interactions with monks and kings. The monk negotiates with leaders to avoid crucifixion and showcases strategic thinking. The podcast explores unconventional engagement between a scholar and a king, as well as a whimsical quest in a dreamworld to regain eating power.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Yearning for Change: Ennier's Quest to Break Free
04:06 • 3min
Defiant Monk Ennier
07:02 • 7min
Monk's Negotiation and Divine Intervention
13:54 • 5min
Inear's Unconventional Engagement
19:22 • 6min
Whimsical Quest for Eating Power
25:32 • 8min
Intriguing Folklore and Mysterious Creatures
33:27 • 6min