Easter in Old English Poetic Imagination
Risking Enchantment
"The young warrior awoke, dauntless from the dust, majesty arose, victorious and wise." -The Descent into Hell In this episode Chloe and Rachel discuss their love of Old English literature, along with three Old English poems on the theme of Easter: The Dream of the Rood, The Descent into Hell, and Christ II Music: Ashton Manor by Kevin MacLeod Hosts: Rachel Sherlock and Chloe Colla Follow us on social media: @seekingwatson and @ChloeAMDG Follow the podcast on Instagram: @riskingenchantmentpodcast Find out more at www.rachelsherlock.com Works and Authors mentioned: Tolkien & the Anglo-Saxon Heritage of Beowulf He Descended into Hell, Called to More A Clerk of Oxford The Healthy Wyrdness of the the Anglo-Saxons Some Anglo-Saxon Easter Customs The Dream of the Rood "The Dream of the Rood" and the Practice of Penitential Meditation The Institute of Catholic Culture: Dream of the Rood, A Poetic Vision of the Cross of Christ 'Steadfast Cross' The Descent into Hell 'Open wæs þæt eorðærn': the Harrowing of Hell Christ II Christ the Bird and the Play of Hope: An Anglo-Saxon Ascension What We're Enjoying at the Moment: Chloe: The radio plays of Lord Peter Wimsey Rachel: National Theatre at Home - Treasure Island, Frankenstein