The Oera Linda Book, from a Manuscript of the Thirteenth Century
Exploring the Enigmatic Frisian Mythos and Historical FictionBy Anonymous
Length9h 2m
About this audiobook
The Oera Linda Book is a captivating manuscript purportedly dating from the thirteenth century, written in an archaic Frisian dialect that delves into the mythic past of the Frisian people. Presented as a historical account, it interweaves myth, history, and spirituality, offering insights into the lives, beliefs, and customs of an ancient civilization. The narrative style is rich and evocative, employing a blend of poetic prose and dramatic storytelling that immerses the reader in its otherworldly landscapes, while its controversial claims about origin myths and historical events invite scholarly debate regarding its authenticity and significance within the broader context of medieval literature and nationalism. The identity of the author remains a mystery, adding an intriguing layer to the book's reception. Written in the 19th century and rediscovered amid a growing interest in folk history and national identity, the manuscript reflects the zeitgeist of its time, when many sought to connect with ancestral roots. The author'Äôs choice to present the text as a historical document rather than fiction underscores a desire to assert the importance of Frisian heritage in the wake of increasing political shifts in Europe. Readers with an interest in folklore, historical narratives, and the interplay between myth and history will find The Oera Linda Book a fascinating exploration of identity and culture. Its unique style, along with its rich historical context, offers profound insights that are sure to inspire both admiration and critical examination.
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Rating★★★★ 3.7 (82)
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GenreHistory
Length9 hrs 2 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 21, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction.
2Comparative Sample
3Of the Old Frisian Laws, and the Language of the Manuscript.
4Adela.
5Okke My Son—
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6The Book of Adela’s Followers.
7Frya’s Tex.
8This Has Fasta Spoken.
9Fasta Said—
10These are the Laws Established for the Government of the Citadels.
11Universal Law.
12Here Follow the Laws which were thus Established.
13These are the Rights of the Mothers and the Kings.
14Here are the Rules Established for the Security of All Frisians.
15From Minno’s Writings.
16Laws for the Navigators.
17Useful Extracts from the Writings left by Minno.
18From Minno’s Writings.
19From the Writings of Minno.
20These are the Three Principles on which these Laws are Founded.
21These Rules are Made for Angry People.
22These are the Rules Concerning Bastards.
23What is Written Hereunder is Inscribed on the Walls of Waraburgt.
24This Stands Inscribed upon All Citadels.
25How the Bad Time Came.
26This is Inscribed on the Waraburgt by the Aldegamude.
27All this is Inscribed not only on the Waraburgt, but also on the Burgt Stavia, which Lies Behind the Port of Stavre.
28What the Consequence of This Was.
29Now We Will Write about the War between the Burgtmaagden Kalta and Min-erva,
30We Now Come to the History of Jon.
31Now We Shall Write how it Fared with Jon.
32It is Inscribed at Texland.
33This is about the Geertmen.
34In the Year One Thousand and Five after Atland was Submerged, This was Inscribed on the Eastern Wall of Fryasburgt.
35This is Inscribed in All Our Citadels.
36How it Fared Afterwards with the Magy.
37Postscript.
38The Writings of Adelbrost and Apollonia.
39The Second Writing.
40The Elegy of the Burgtmaagd.
41The Oldest Doctrine.
42The Second Part of the Oldest Doctrine.
43This is Written on Parchment—“Skrivfilt.” Speech and Answer to other Maidens as an Example.
44Now I will Write Myself, First about My Citadel, and then about what I have been Able to See.
45The Writings of Frêthorik and Wiljow.
46Now I Will Relate how the Geertman and Many Followers of Hellenia Came Back.
47This Writing has been Given to Me about Northland and Schoonland (Scandinavia).
48The Writing of Konerêd.
49Now I Will Write about Friso.
50What Friso did Further.
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