The Voyage of Bran
An Epic Journey Through Celtic Myth and Otherworldly AdventureBy Anonymous
Length1h 49m
About this audiobook
The Voyage of Bran is an intriguing example of early medieval Irish literature, combining elements of mythology, adventure, and spiritual exploration within a finely wrought narrative. Written likely in the 8th or 9th century, it tells the story of Bran mac Febail, a hero who embarks on a mystical journey across the sea, guided by fairy realms and encounters with supernatural beings. The text showcases the grandeur of Old Irish prose, rich in alliteration and vivid imagery, reflecting a cultural milieu deeply attuned to the interplay between the human and the divine. This voyage is not merely physical; it serves as a framework for profound philosophical reflections on mortality, the afterlife, and the nature of existence itself, situating it within the wider context of early Christian and pagan literatures of the period. The identity of the author of The Voyage of Bran remains shrouded in anonymity, yet the narrative is steeped in the rich tapestry of Irish storytelling traditions. Likely composed during a time of considerable transition, the author may have been motivated by a desire to preserve cultural heritage amidst the encroachment of new religious ideas and social changes. The blending of folklore and moral instruction suggests an intent to bridge the old with the new, highlighting themes of exploration and transcendence that resonate throughout Irish fables. For readers who seek to delve into the depths of early Irish myth and the complexities of human experience, The Voyage of Bran is a compelling work that offers both an entrancing narrative and a profound philosophical inquiry. Its lyrical quality and timeless themes are sure to captivate those interested in the intersections of mythology, spirituality, and cultural identity, making it an essential read for anyone wishing to understand the richness of Ireland's literary heritage.
Audiobook details
GenreFairy Tales and Folklore, Fantasy
Length1 hr 49 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 27, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
8VI. From the Annals
2The Voyage 6 of Bran son of Febal, and his Expedition 7 here below
9VII. Irische Texte iii. page 89.
3I. The Conception of Mongán.
10VIII. Irische Texte iii. p. 87.
4II. A Story from which it is inferred that Mongán was Find mac Cumaill, and the cause of the death of Fothad Airgdech. 110
11IX. From Gilla Modutu's poem Senchas Ban, written A.D. 1141, Book of Leinster, p. 140 a, 29.
5III. A Story of Mongán.
12X. From Ms. Laud 613, p. 21.
Show all chaptersShow less
6IV. These are the events that brought about the telling of 'Mongan's Frenzy.' 137
13XI. From MS. Laud 615, p. 18.
7V. The Conception of Mongán and Dub-Lacha's Love for Mongán.
Life and Adventures of Mr. Pig and Miss CraneAnonymous3m$2 · $0.00
Chronicle of the CidAnonymous8h 33m$2 · $0.00
The Quadrupeds' Pic-NicAnonymous43m$2 · $0.00
Irish Wit and HumorAnonymous5h 20m$2 · $0.00
The Lay of the Nibelung MenAnonymous12h 38m$2 · $0.00
Stories about IndiansAnonymous14m$2 · $0.00
The History of the Life and Adventures of Mr. Duncan Campell.Anonymous, Daniel Defoe, William Bond5h 19m$2 · $0.00
The Analects of ConfuciusAnonymous4h 2m$1 · $0.00
Norse SagasAnonymous, Snorri Sturluson103h 50m$1 · $0.00
De Verdelgingsoorlog der Yankees tegen de Apachen-indianenAnonymous1h 29m$1 · $0.00
BibleAnonymous109h 14m$2 · $0.00
History of BeastsAnonymous8m$2 · $0.00
Wee Ones' Bible StoriesAnonymous44m$2 · $0.00
The World English Bible (WEB): 1 JohnAnonymous16m$2 · $0.00
Tales of Humour, Gallantry & Romance, Selected and Translated from the ItalianAnonymous4h 58m$2 · $0.00
Books and AuthorsAnonymous5h 48m$2 · $0.00
The RosaryAnonymous58m$2 · $0.00
The Power of MusicAnonymous2h 23m$2 · $0.00
A Catechism of Christian DoctrineAnonymous2h 24m$2 · $0.00
The Life of Venerable Sister Margaret BourgeoisAnonymous4h 43m$1 · $0.00
TILL WE HAVE FACES (Cupid & Psyche – The Story Behind the Myth)C. S. Lewis9h 51m$1 · $0.00
THE CAMELOT TRILOGYHoward Pyle38h 19m$2 · $0.00
Grimm's Fairy TalesThe Brothers Grimm28h 44m$30
A Christmas Carol & Other Christmas Stories by Charles DickensCharles Dickens79h 27m$2 · $0.00
Grimms' Fairy TalesJacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm9h 48m$2 · $0.00
Solomon vs. LordPaul Levine12h 3m$23
Further Tales of the CityArmistead Maupin8h 10m$26 · $0.00
The Lost PrinceFrancis Hodgson Burnett10h 37m$2 · $0.00
The Goose GirlShannon Hale10h 11m$30
Norse MythologyNeil Gaiman6h 30m$24 · $0.00
The Silver Moon of SummerLeila Howland6h 39m$21 · $0.00
Bambi: A Life In The WoodsFelix Salten4h 43m$2.30
The Wonder ClockHoward Pyle, Katharine Pyle8h 16m$1 · $0.00
The Palace of IllusionsChitra Banerjee Divakaruni12h 21m$23
The Family InheritanceTricia Stringer12h 14m$29 · $0.00
The Good Wife of BathKaren Brooks19h 48m$40 · $0.00
Mary JaneJessica Anya Blau9h 45m$29 · $0.00
The Funny Thing About Norman ForemanJulietta Henderson9h 11m$29 · $0.00
Orange FairytalesAndrew Lang10h 59m$2 · $0.00
The Arabian Nights EntertainmentsAnonymous8h 41m$2 · $0.00
Bigger Guns, More TroubleCharles Tillman, Martha Carr, Michael Anderle7h 47m$17
Demon CopperheadBarbara Kingsolver21h 3m$46 · $0.00
Lolth's WarriorR. A. Salvatore13h 20m$33 · $0.00
Bigger Monsters, More TroubleCharles Tillman, Michael Anderle, Martha Carr10h 17m$20
Hell to PayMichael Anderle7h 50m$20
The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du BoisHonoree Fanonne Jeffers29h 49m$8 · $0.00
Conan the Barbarian - The Complete SeriesRobert E. Howard42h 40m$2 · $0.00
The Assassins of ThasalonLois McMaster Bujold9h 59m$20
The Count of Monte CristoAlexandre Dumas52h 50m$2 · $0.00
Lola in the MirrorTrent Dalton13h 40m$33 · $0.00
Going PostalTerry Pratchett13h 36m$33 · $0.00
The Leo Tolstoy CollectionLeo Tolstoy9h 1m$12 · $0.00
The Ultimate H. Rider Haggard CollectionHenry Rider Haggard599h 19m$2 · $0.00
Sword and ShadowMichelle Sagara16h 51m$40 · $0.00
The Skull of the WorldKate Forsyth10h 28m5 (1)$20
The Story of a New NameElena Ferrante19h 3m$25
Scars of RebellionAnthony J. Melchiorri12h 56m$25
A Tree Grows in BrooklynBetty Smith14h 55m$33 · $0.00
Dark GuardianChristine Feehan12h 32m$33 · $0.00
The Neil Gaiman ReaderNeil Gaiman27h 3m$53 · $0.00
You may also like
Homeric HymnsHomer5h 28m$1 · $0.00
A Literary History of Ireland, from Earliest Times to the Present DayDouglas Hyde28h 2m$1 · $0.00
Saundarya LahariUnknown Author3h 16m$18 · $0.00
The Life and Teachings of Hermes TrismegistusManly P. Hall49m$4 · $0.00
Unwritten Literature of Hawaii: The Sacred Songs of the HulaNathaniel Bright Emerson9h 50m$1 · $0.00
The Big Book of Christmas Magic: 400+ Holiday Novels, Tales, Poems, Carols & LegendsSelma Lagerlöf, Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Martin Luther, Robert Louis Stevenson, William Shakespeare, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Max Brand, William Wordsworth, Carolyn Wells, Sophie May, Louisa May Alcott, Henry Van Dyke, Walter Scott, Susan Anne Livingston Ridley Sedgwick, Anthony Trollope, Rudyard Kipling, Beatrix Potter, Emily Dickinson, Lucas Malet, Thomas Nelson Page, O. Henry, Alice Hale Burnett, Walter Crane, Amy Ella Blanchard, Amanda M. Douglas, Ernest Ingersoll, L. Frank Baum, J. M. Barrie, Eleanor H. Porter, Annie F. Johnston, Jacob A. Riis, Edward A. Rand, Florence L. Barclay, E. T. A. Hoffmann, Hans Christian Andersen, William Butler Yeats, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Leo Tolstoy, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Alfred Lord Tennyson, George Macdonald, A. S. Boyd, Juliana Horatia Ewing, Brothers Grimm, Clement Moore444h 39m$2 · $0.00
The Homeric HymnsHomer2h 59m$4 · $0.00
A Little Book of Profitable TalesEugene Field4h 36m$2 · $0.00
The Forgotten Gospels and Epistles of the Original New TestamentVarious15h 15m$1 · $0.00
The Drawings and Engravings of William Blake (Fully Illustrated)William Blake1h 17m$2 · $0.00
The Literature of Ancient EgyptE. A. Wallis Budge17h 32m$2 · $0.00
The Literature of Ancient EgyptE. A. Wallis Budge16h 49m$2 · $0.00
Oracles from the Poets: A Fanciful Diversion for the Drawing RoomVarious3h 31m$2 · $0.00
Homeric Hymns (Illustrated Annotated Edition)Homer5h 33m$2 · $0.00
Sounds of India - Mantra 3Unknown Author43m$12 · $0.00
The Poetic Edda & The Prose EddaSnorri Sturluson, Saemund Sigfusson9h 37m$1 · $0.00
The History of Ancient Egyptian LiteratureE. A. Wallis Budge16h 49m$1 · $0.00
Curious Myths of the Middle AgesSabine Baring-Gould5h 22m$2.30
Ages of ManWilliam Shakespeare1h 18m$16 · $0.00
Doty Meets CoyoteThomas Doty7h 51m$20