A place of supernatural encounters both incredibly good and spectacularly bad, the Otherworld featured in stories and songs throughout the Middle Ages, especially on the storied isle of Ireland.   This week, Danièle speaks with Lisa Bitel about what the Otherworld was like, why Otherworldly beings were interested in humankind, and where we find these enchanting stories.<br /><br />Sign up for the online course on The First Crusade at <a href="https://medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/first-crusade" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>https://medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/first-crusade</b></a><br /><br />

The Medieval Podcast

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The Otherworld with Lisa Bitel

NOV 14, 202447 MIN
The Medieval Podcast

The Otherworld with Lisa Bitel

NOV 14, 202447 MIN

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A place of supernatural encounters both incredibly good and spectacularly bad, the Otherworld featured in stories and songs throughout the Middle Ages, especially on the storied isle of Ireland.   This week, Danièle speaks with Lisa Bitel about what the Otherworld was like, why Otherworldly beings were interested in humankind, and where we find these enchanting stories.<br /><br />Sign up for the online course on The First Crusade at <a href="https://medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/first-crusade" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>https://medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/first-crusade</b></a><br /><br />