Michael Bintley

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.