In today's episode, we discuss Grendel's Mother from the Old English epic poem Beowulf. We discuss cycles of violence, the subjective experience of grief, and the ways in which translation matters in the way we interpret epics.
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Beowulf: An Anglo-Saxon Epic Poem
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In today's episode, we celebrate the Christmas season by talking about Frau Perchta from Germanic folklore! We discuss the frightening nature of many Germanic folktales, survival during winter, and the ways that traditions and beliefs get passed dow…
