Caledon Library Folklore Lecture - We know Jack!
Caledon Library Folklore lecture by Afsaneh Metaluna
Jack Tales!
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Tanglewood/23/214/23
Folklorist Afsenah Metaluna will guide us in a new exploration each month; with illustrative stories and her own commentary she'll expose to our understanding some facet of the rich and varied folklore of the British Isles.
These lectures will feature brave heroics and wonder tales from the Celtic regions, Welsh lore including the tales of Arthur and Merlin, stories of the wise and the uncanny from Scotland, and folklore from England comprised of local legends that combine references to beliefs and customs and aspects of daily life, particularly rural life as well as the English ballads and broadsides, which have a strong tradition of their own.
This month, we'll hear stories of the "Jack Tales" variety, where a young hero (often the supposedly foolish youngest son) makes his way in the world by being quick-witted, resourceful, respectful, and courteous to the powers of nature and magic.
Schedule of Lectures
Each of these dates, 4:30pm SLT
Sept 15
Oct 13
Nov 10
Jack Tales!
Tue, Sept 15th, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Tinyville Library, Tinyville, Caledon Tanglewoodhttp://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Tanglewood/23/214/23
Folklorist Afsenah Metaluna will guide us in a new exploration each month; with illustrative stories and her own commentary she'll expose to our understanding some facet of the rich and varied folklore of the British Isles.
These lectures will feature brave heroics and wonder tales from the Celtic regions, Welsh lore including the tales of Arthur and Merlin, stories of the wise and the uncanny from Scotland, and folklore from England comprised of local legends that combine references to beliefs and customs and aspects of daily life, particularly rural life as well as the English ballads and broadsides, which have a strong tradition of their own.
This month, we'll hear stories of the "Jack Tales" variety, where a young hero (often the supposedly foolish youngest son) makes his way in the world by being quick-witted, resourceful, respectful, and courteous to the powers of nature and magic.
Schedule of Lectures
Each of these dates, 4:30pm SLT
Sept 15
Oct 13
Nov 10
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