Women and goddesses in The Mabinogi
exploring The Four Branches
Started on 15th June
Registration CLOSED
Registration CLOSED
This class explores the Four Branches of the Mabinogi, concentrating on 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. I suggest that students use one or more of the following translations:
John K Bollard - The Mabinogi: Legend and Landscape of Wales. Gomer Press (2006)
Sioned Davies - The Mabinogion Oxford University Press (2007)
Patrick K Ford - The Mabinogi and other Medieval Welsh Tales University of California Press (1977 and 2008)
Will Parker - free to read online at this link
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. I suggest that students use one or more of the following translations:
John K Bollard - The Mabinogi: Legend and Landscape of Wales. Gomer Press (2006)
Sioned Davies - The Mabinogion Oxford University Press (2007)
Patrick K Ford - The Mabinogi and other Medieval Welsh Tales University of California Press (1977 and 2008)
Will Parker - free to read online at this link
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The class will meet on Wednesdays. Dates: June 15th, 22nd, 29th, and July 6th, 2022. Time: 5:30 pm Pacific/8:30 pm Eastern 4 sessions of 90 minutes - 2 hours each. Your payment will be refunded if the class is cancelled for any reason. Classes will be run using the Zoom meeting platform, which is free for participants. Recordings of classes will be available on request, for students who miss a live session. (Recordings are of the teaching sessions, only. They do not include the class discussions.) |
Here's a peek at a session from last year's class.
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Class outline:
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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 is offered on a PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN basis.
Please feel free to choose whichever price feels fair to you.
Please feel free to choose whichever price feels fair to you.
Important! You should receive an email from me within 24 hours of paying for the class. If you don't see that email, check your spam folders, etc. and if you can't find it email me! It's important that we are in email contact, so that you can receive the zoom links and class mailings.
