Show Notes
Sana Malik grew up in Pakistan, and has been a widely travelled humanitarian aid-worker. Ireland is now her spiritual home. Join Chris and Sana as they discuss two favourite Irish stories, 'The Voyage of Bran' and the 'Story of Sinann', exploring 'Silver Branch Perception' and the relatabilty of mythology to the voyages of life.
Sana and I intend to share further conversations. In the next conversation we would like to share stories originating in the Indian subcontinent. I expect to learn a lot!
Story Archaeology Links for this Episode
The story of Sinann: podcast episodes and Dindshenchas translations. (You will find access to all this material on one page through this link.)
Explore a short video on the 'remarkable meanderings of the Sinann story'
Listen to the Podcast: Immrám Brain Mac Febul
Find Chris' telling of The Otherworld Apple Branch
The Text of Immram Brain Part 1: The Woman's Poem. Translation by Isolde
Find out more about Mongan, the hero poet child heralded to Bran by Manannan. Episodes 9 to 11 of Series 4: Rowing Around Immráma cover his stories, including his meeting with Colmcille.
External Links for this episode.
Explore the life, work and writings of John Morriarty
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