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Women and goddesses in The Mabinogi - exploring The Four Branches


In this series we will look at the treatment of women, the male/female balance of power, mythological background, symbolism, and the possible intent of the compilers of the medieval text.

Participants need to be familiar with the text of The Four Branches, however it is less than 100 pages, total, when printed in standard paperback form, so this should not be a huge burden of reading. Advice will be given ahead of time about good online and printed sources for reading the material. (Or you can check that out now, at this link.)

Classes will be run using the Zoom meeting platform, which is free for participants.
Week 1
Introduction
The First Branch
The Lady of Annwfn
Rhiannon
The Lady of Gwent

Week 2
The Second Branch
Branwen
The Third Branch
Rhiannon
Cigfa
Week 3
The Fourth Branch
Goewin
Arianrhod



Week 4

The Fourth Branch continued
Blodeuedd
Final Discussion
This class will meet on the following Mondays in November, 2020: 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th.

The class will begin at: 12 noon Pacific /3 pm Eastern/8 pm UK and last 90 minutes-2 hours.

The cost of the series is $50 US. 

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