Live Irish Myths episode 37: The mysterious island of Hy-Brasil

In this episode, we will look at the myths, legends and beliefs about the mysterious island of Hy-Brasil, said to lie west or southwest of Ireland in the Atlantic Ocean, and which, according to some accounts, only becomes visible to people on the mainland once in seven years.
(Skip to 15m 30s for the beginning of the story.)
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[sarahclare]

Yes Tolkien studied Irish mythology and based the Fairy Land in the West on his Irish discoveries.
Slainte from Erin/Ireland💚💚💚.

[edge]

Over 15 minutes before we got to the subject of the video. I hope that long long build up is worth it.

[abigailsprague]

So glad I stumbled upon this! My extended family is Irish and I've been itching to learn more cultural and historical info. I just graduated with a BA in Hispanic studies.. would love to hear about that connection :-)

[Airbender]

Anyone watching this look up the randelsham forest ufo incident. A military man touched a ufo craft and downloaded a series of binary code. In the translation it lists a log of locations on earth. One set of coordinates located hy brasil. Idk what this means bc I am just starting my research 🙃 but thought it was important to mention. May the universe bless you all with the white light of love and divine protection and may we all be guided in the discovery of the truth

[ifjchsiwocjcjs]

Lad u wouldnt believe it, i have had dreams about that island, it was on the exact same placement on the map in the thumbnail too

[astrogypsy]

I don't know if it's a trusted source, but perhaps Robert Graves' The White Goddess may play a part in the discussion on sacred plants. I'd like to hear your take on the Battle of the Trees, and his interpretation.

[stacymethvin]

A mysterious man here in Texas approached me one day and starred into my eyes and said " you're so exquisitely beautiful and you are from HyBrasil" He took off his coat and wrapped it around my shoulders and I never saw him again.

[sarahclare]

Really enjoyed this episode Anthony. Sorry I couldn't join the live chat.💚💚💚.

[jocr]

i wonder if this is the same as the sighting of ireland from the tower in spain. light will bend as it crosses cold water. land masses can be seen that are actually beyond the horizon.

[Billcarsonstobaccobox]

Have you studied the larger island that what we call Rockall is just the highest point of?

[WhiteBug]

missed it yesterday, watched it today!

[Thepastfinder]

Thank you for this video how can someone contact you without going through these notes I have some really interesting information on this subject thank you Anthony

[eddiestaffa]

I’m eddie Just saw this Watching in Utah Look forward to more new videos

[Justificus]

It would be entirely possible that this island was exposed at one time; if the polar regions, glaciers, and ice sheets increased due to climate changes. The sea level could have been much lower during colder periods. We know that the Siberian Land Bridge existed and allowed for the migrations from Eastern Europe into the North American continent. That massive geological structure is now submerged beneath the ocean. Recently, an island appeared in the ocean, just off the coast of the extended borders of Iraq and Iran, virtually overnight. Videos and pictures with people standing on this island are now available on the net platforms. It stayed visible and accessible for over a year until sinking beneath the waves. Numerous theories for its creation and subsidence have been proposed by scientists, including its being a massive mud volcano that erupted.

[maxheadrom]

You gotta respect a people who says hi to everybody! I'm from Brazil and I heard about the Hy-Brazil myth from Brazilian anthropologist Darcy Ribeiro on a TV series base on his book "The Brazilian People". BTW, there's a subtitled version on youtube so I'll link bellow.

[dreamingmusic]

"Brasil, also known as Hy-Brasil or several other variants, [2] is a phantom island said to lie in the Atlantic Ocean[3] west of Ireland. Irish myths described it as cloaked in mist except for one day every seven years, when it becomes visible but still cannot be reached. "
(Scrolling down to the section labeled "Map gallery" click on the map labeled "Gerardus Mercator's map from 1595")
On this map you can see the island of Brasil, and additionally you can also see the (also missing) island of Demar. Notice on this map that Brasil is shown as being bifurcated (split in half). (Hold this in mind)
Notice also on this map that the island of Demar is drawn as being elongated. Demar is also drawn as being elongated on the maps:
Abraham Ortelius' map of Europe from 1595
and
Catalan atlas from 1375
To recap: the island of Brasil is bifurcated and the island of Demar is elongated.
Now, lets jump to Google Earth, to the location :
If you have a standard wide screen you'll see on the right hand side the western coast of Ireland. Now turn your attention to the far left side of your screen...to what appears to be the bottom of the ocean... one third of the way down your screen you will see a faint lump...slightly roundish...and... bifurcated. Brasil. Now slide your eyes straight down...two thirds the way down your screen...and you will see...the elongated island of Demar.

[miliciauniverse]

WHAT'S LACKING FOR SOMEONE TO GO WITH THE GPS IN THIS PLACE AND WAIT?

[genekelly]

Is Hy Brasil where Brigadoon is located?

[GkPhotographic]

you might know me as Garry Kehoe, Tallaght .

[naomiseraphina]

Go raibh mile maith agat, a Anthony! Bionn do shaothar go hiontach, i gonai! Is e seo clar glan draiochtuil, agus ta me buioch sin a fheiceail! Beannachti ar do chlan agus tusa fein! Slan go foill.