Gone Medieval
Medieval Ireland: Death & Politics
Mar 1, 2024
Court records of naked, murderous monks, tavern brawls, robberies, and criminal gangs reveal how English governed death in medieval Ireland. Dr. MacGugan discusses legal system, oral histories, and social networks shaping 'truth'. Podcast explores fusion of tradition with written law, oral traditions in Dublin, social realities through literacy, dramatic monastic murder, and power struggles over coroners' jurisdiction in Dublin.
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- English rulers in medieval Ireland relied on oral customs and written law to assert authority.
- Oral traditions intertwined with written laws in Ireland, reflecting communal influence on legal constructs.
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Social Memory and Legal Traditions in Medieval Ireland
The shift from oral to written traditions in medieval Ireland clashed as literacy became widespread. The English rulers navigated oral customs alongside the burgeoning written law to solidify their authority. The tension between oral legacy and written records reflected broader societal transitions, prompting a blend of social and literate practices.
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