Manannán and Beyond
Wed May 22, 2024 5:00 PM - Wed Jun 26, 2024 7:00 PM PDT
Online, Zoom
Description
It’s not too late to sign up!
If you missed the start date for this class, you can still register and catch up.
Last date for late registrations is 31st May.
This class is offered on a tiered, PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN basis.
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In Manannán and Beyond we will explore the lord of the sea and the otherworld in His many manifestations in myth, folklore and the landscape.
Topics will include:
- Manannán as a wise counsellor
- His importance in the Isle of Man
- Whether we should really call Him a 'trickster'
- Manawydan fab Llŷr
- His children and foster-children
- The lands of Manaw in Scotland
- Manannán in the otherworld
Outline
| Week 1 - The Isle of Man Week 2 – Manawydan fab Llŷr Week 3 – Mananánn and the otherworld | Week 4 – Scotland and Manaw Gododdin Week 5 – Mongan and other children Week 6 – Manannán as advisor |
Dates: Wednesdays - May 22nd, 29th; June 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
Time: 5 pm Pacific/8 pm Eastern (1 am Thursday UK)
What to expect from this class
Weekly online class on Zoom includes: my presentations, Q&A sessions, moderated discussions. Classes usually last around 90 minutes.
Homework: There is quite a bit of reading for this class. You will receive a study guide in early May which will include a list of texts for each week. All reading can be found online, and your study guide will include the links you need to access it.
Access to class recording You are encouraged to attend the live classes, but recordings of classes you miss will be available on request. (Recordings include all the presentations, but may not include the class discussions and Q&A)