The Green Knight - Hidden Meaning & Celtic Connection

The meaning of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is examined, with a specific focus on its connection to a nearly identical Gaelic tale and Iron Age ritual.

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[starwinksbackfromtheskypit]

Arthurian lore and history freak here! Best video I’ve seen yet, thanks for that. I would like to point out that the English version has always had one main theme that is always over looked. That it's not about "lying and chivalry" it’s about pagan gods visiting Christian conquerors asking if they really think they won? And the Green Knight saying I'm nature be brave, be not, doesn't matter, I will have my swing. And remember,
This happens in winter solstice wind also arthur is at the end of his life, he is the land, the land has become Christian and no longer pagan. No longer “the dragon”.

[Vingul]

The Tolkien translation of the Arthurian legend (medieval poem) is one of the best things I have read.

[genequist]

You can definitely see where Tolkien got a lot of his inspiration.

[johnmcmahon]

This is another great look into Celtic myths by Fortress of Lugh. I think Morgana (le Fay) was one of the sea deities called Morgens (Sea-Born) akin to the goddess Li-Ban (later St. Muirghein) but Irish tales coming into Britain caused others to confuse Morgan/Morgana with Morigan/Morrigan. The Fata Morgana is an Italian word for an mirage that is seen on the water.

[asiag]

My kids we're playing nearby as I listen to this video and we're so very excited to hear mentions of gods and heroes they are familiar with. So I wanted to say thanks again for everything that you do because it doesn't only have value the adults but to the Future Generations

[stevethecross]

I love all of this history and as someone with Gaulish roots I wish there was an unbroken oral tradition to follow and a practicing Druid to guide me. In Canada you need to be autodidactic because the old ways are rarely followed here if at all really. I guess I could go to the Gaelic school in Nova Scotia.

[giuseppersa]

A most stunning rendition of one of my favourite Old stories 🌹..from Giuseppe in Cape Town South Africa 🧙‍♂️🍀

[lowlandnobleman]

Celtic folk lore is always so fascinating. Especially when we see two different versions of the tale. Differences between the Brythonic and Gaelic versions are interesting. Seems the Brythonic ones are a tad more calm and laid back.

[Anaris]

Truly a joy to learn some of the missing or ancient lore about this.

[stairwayunicorn]

a tree in one hand and an axe in the other... sounds like a force of life and death to me.

also interesting, the english version i read used the word "girdle" meaning a woman's belt. this implies to me that the knight was spared from certain death by a womanly virtue worn as an adornment. from there it gets too deep for me to express in words, but its fun to fathom.

[thegreenmage]

Gawain - Gwalch Mai: ‘the hawk of mai’, or from Wyn, ‘white’, and maybe Gwanwyn, perhaps ‘Hawk of Spring’.

And his brother, Galahad - Gwalch Hafad, if it is from Hawk of Haf, that would be ‘the Hawk of Summer’.

[alesandravenee]

Om Sri Sai Ram 🙏🏽🕉️🙏🏽
Unfortunately I am not currently in a position to financially support you, but I deeply appreciate the knowledge you share on Sacred beliefs and practices. Stay well, strong, and stay the course 🕉️🙏🏽🕉️💕💕💕

[ASmartNameForMe]

This has always been one of my favourite Arthurian stories, not necessarily because it's incredibly interesting in comparison to some of the others but it's basic proof almost that these stories were at least at some point based with a bit of Celtic myth. I mean, it's already implied but this one is undeniable imo. Great video kev.

Also an irrelevant question. I've heard you bring up many times something called the chain of lugh, is this a metaphor for the role he played in celtic myth or is it to be taken more literately? Thanks

[ire-ethereal]

A fine selection of art this time!
It's an honor.

[dalaifox]

Better then the recent movie. Thank you.

[chrisyother]

So much information and so interesting- so many different levels. Beautiful artwork and scenics to tell the stories.

[thewretched]

My favorite Green Knight tale is from the anime, "The Seven Deadly Sins."

I'm Scottish, Irish, British, Norwegian, Finish, Swedish, Prussian, and German. I guarantee we had Druids in the mix somewhere.

[Ricca_Day]

Paradolia ( sp correction as below ) has me seeing a Giant's Head in the middle of that furthest mountain!
Must be the Storytelling skills of our Narrator! Lol!

[starkilr]

I love the story. I have read it many times and I’ve seen the movie multiple times. One of the best Arthurian stories out there

[thegreenmage]

I have always suspected strong Dis Pater, Sucellus and perhaps Dagda Don motifs from the Green Knight character, but I have noted the Lugh connections.
I have never been able to pin down how exactly one should think of him.