The myth of Oisín and the land of eternal youth - Iseult Gillespie
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In a typical hero’s journey, the protagonist sets out on an adventure, undergoes great change and returns in triumph to their point of origin. But in the Irish genre of myth known as echtraí, the journey to the otherworld ends in a point of no return. Iseult Gillespie shares the myth of Oisín and the land of eternal youth.
Lesson by Iseult Gillespie, animation by Paper Panther.
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So,you cast an Irish person to narrate an Irish legend,and played amazing music.Great video.
He's got an ear-grating D4 accent though. The most reviled accent in Ireland.
@@bppmurphy Most reviled? I wonder what the other accents are like, this one sounds quite fine 🤔
@@bppmurphy I didn't know accents were reviled...
Indeed
Now can we just get them to re-record the one with Cu Chuliann 😂
Myths are amazing especially the way Ted ed illustrates it... It's off the charts
Spot on. Props to the artists they hire.
I love the way they tell their stories and animations they do
Chandni Arun Absolutely, I think they draw you really in.
I can also recommend *Overly Sarcastic Productions*, though they have a more comedic approach.
Yep
YEEEEESSSS
Thank God, they got an Irishman to read the narration. I was really worried about American accents trying to pronounce the Irish names.
Thank you TED ED for being so thoughtful!!
Hiba F. No Stink-assian Vocal Fry...
THANK GOD!!
Where r u from
Theypronounce it right no matter what
500th like
The narrator is female I think
I love these Old Myth vidoes. Keep it up!
Immortality is a curse.
@@govind9402makes sense.
Description Untitled totally
As an American, I can confidently say that I absolutely cannot pronounce any of these names and I'm so glad Ted Ed gave us an Irish narrator. Correct pronunciation is not only respectful of the culture, but allows us to learn about the myth without being distracted by mispronunciations! Thanks, Ted Ed, for teaching and sharing this myth with us all!
Most of these pronunciations aren’t accurate or at least not to Leinster pronunciation of Irish :/
Wow, the parallels to the Japanese myth Urashima Taro the Immortal Fisherman is incredible. Urashima was a fisherman who rescues a small turtle from abusive children. The turtle thanks him and the next day a huge turtle guides him to an underwater palace home to Ryujin, the Dragon God of the Ocean. Here, Urashima once again meets the turtle he saved who is now the lovely princess Otohime. He stays with Otohime for 3 years, after which he longs to return to his village. Urashima asks to leave, and while Otohime is sad she wishes Urashima well. She gives him a jeweled box and tells him it will protect him from harm be he must never open it. (in even earlier folklore versions, as shinto often has many variations, the princess identifies as someone from the house of immortals and takes him to the place of immortals)
When Urashima returns to his village, everything has changed. He asks if the villagers know of "Urashima" and they respond with a legend of a man 300 years ago by that name who had vanished at sea. Stricken by grief, Urashima absentmindedly opened the box spewing forth a white smoke that quickly enveloped him. His beard grew long and white, and he kept growing older and older and older... until he became dust and blew away in the wind.
#RipvanWinkle is another one. They are all mythic versions of the #Eden truth in #Genesis. We are fallen, #ParadiseLost.
These stories are what inspired the isekai genre today!
@@aclark903 I think these myths are older than Milton?
@@alonespirit_1Q84 Not as good, though.
Wow, how long did it take you to write that?
I find this very similar to a Romanian folktale called Youth Without Age and Life Without Death, which tells the story of a prince who, after being born, refused to stop crying until his father promised to give him youth without age and life without death. After coming of age, he asked the emperor for that which he had been promised, but seeing as his father could not give it to him, he set out to find it himself together with his enchanted horse. After overcoming all sorts of dangers, the prince arrived at Youth without Age and Life without Death, where he started living in a palace with three sister fairies, the youngest of which he eventually married. He was allowed to roam anywhere he pleased in this land, with the exception of the Valley of Lamentation, which he entered one day by accident, and which caused him to be seized with a longing for his family. Despite the fairies' pleas, he decided to return home. On his journey, he started noticing that things had changed a lot since the time of his adventures, and his hair and beard began turning white. When the prince reached the emperor's palace, he found it in ruins and covered in weeds, and as he walked around the building, he found an old chest and opened it. From within, his death, which had become completely shriveled, seized him and the prince instantly crumbled into dust.
moonraven968 wow that was beautiful thank you for sharing
I believe that this general myth structure has parallels all over the world. Interesting thought, no?
There's also a Korean tale where a man save a sea turtle being tormented by cruel children. Turtle offers him a ride to the undersea kingdom, where everything is beautiful and he marries the turtle who is a princess of the undersea kingdom. But one day he get homesick and want to see his mother and village. The Princess give him a basket and tell him not to open it. He goes back to surface and open the basket, and his age is released and he instantly grow old and die.
Reminds me of the Chinese Lanke and Japanese Urashima Taro. So interesting how people separated by so much land and water and time come up with similar ideas on immortality.
Dammit Thanos!
I am Turkish and my partner is Irish. I'm going to name our baby Oisín Mete. When I suggested this to my partner for the first time, he was very surprised and delighted. When I told him about Oisín's myth, his eyes filled with tears. When I watched and learned this video for the first time, my eyes filled with tears. With love to everyone who made the video❤️🙏🏼
I feel very privileged to have grown up listening to seanchaí (traditional Irish storytellers) recite the stories of Irish folklore...of Cú Chulainn, Fionn mac Cumhaill and the Salmon of Knowledge, The Children of Lir, the Tuatha De Danann... we had the best stories! I need to go back and revisit them. Thank you Ted-Ed!
But this version misses out #StPatrick for some reason?
My favorite ted eds are the ones about myths and Greek tales etc... really good animation to go with the story telling :)
I'm Greek
@@lorumasteraceae- cool, but i still think greek myth is over-rated, esp by percy jackson fans. Wonder how much hate i'll get :)
B33P B00P I like Percy Jackson and I really like Greek Mythology lol. But I’m just going to give you hate because why not?
*You’re probably just jealous you don’t have the guts to to get off the internet and read something good*
Ha ha ha
BEST ONES ARE EGYPTION
Oisin:
Boulder: I’m about to ruin this man’s whole career
more like i am about to end this man's settled career
nah...
whole life
😂😂
What I absolutely love is that this was used as inspiration for the elves and Valinor by Tolkien. He was very well versed in Celtic mythology and used it as a basis for his worldbuilding
Love to see Irish mythology on UA-cam, especially on a channel I love like Ted-Ed, who always make fantastic videos
Shemium224 It's also great that they took the time to know how to pronounce each name perfectly
As an Irish myself, I appreciate the Irish mythology and I can’t get over this Beautiful Animation
Its so great for Irish people to see a video like this on Ted. Thank you!
ailish086 ikr it's really nice
Tolkien’s conception of elves matches closely the description of the “Tuath De Danann”. Events in the Silmarillion, of how the Elves land in Middle Earth, play out the same way the Tuath De Danann’s landing in Ireland.
Reminds me of how Frodo comes to back the Shire after the quest, but he never returns whole like he was before due to the trauma and is destined for the Gray Havens.
Also if I’m not mistaken the Tuath are supposedly meant to have all left and returned back to their other world similar to the elves in middle earth.
#Yeats also deserves a mention. His poetic version of this myth brought it back from obscurity in the late Victorian age.
I love Irish myths and folklore, I have Irish ancestry and i want to one day visit Ireland. Thank you Ted ed for yet another myth told wondefully.
Madelyn Poling
That's so weird. I'm Romanian and in my country we have a similar tale called "Youth without old age and life without death" The differences are that at the hero's birth his departure from the mortal land was prophesied and that he married a fairy instead. The fairy told him that he can wander all of the eternal youth land except for the Valley of Tears . One day, as he was hunting he ends up there by mistake and starts missing his parents. The rest of the story is the same. Interesting how you find the same tales all around the world.
Its even weirder knowing that those beings of the other world ( where this man ends up) would be consider fairy/fae ( Well tau but you get the point) in some way or another lol
Sometimes Niamh and Tir nOg are considered faeries or fae. Mostly because it’s pagan, Niamh is the daughter of the Irish god of the Sea.
In the Romanian story he goes on to live with three women, all sisters. But as it is usual with fairy tales, their themes appear in other cultures too.
There's a similar myth in Japan, too, about a man who went with a mermaid to her underwater kingdom, and returned to find his family long dead.
@@SariaSchala Yeah, that would be myth about Urashima Taro, an immortal fisherman. Amazing how all those myths are connected all over the world.
I found the accent of the narrator (and the names) both cute and mysterious
The story is magic and tragic
The music and animation are perfect
In the story, the princess came on her white horse and found her prince
What else could I wish for ?
Thank you for this tale
This is the best channel on UA-cam
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Sebastian Elytron
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Sebastian Elytron thanks for the list
I once read a version of this myth that continues a bit further. See, Oisín was the greatest poet and musician amongst the Fianna, and when he aged, he began to play a funeral dirge for his loved ones. It was a mournful tune, that cried out to the spirits of his family, and was so tragic that the ghosts of those he loved came back and wept at his song. While this addition may just be a synchretysm with Orpheus, who does something similar, i enjoy the idea of this additional ending. It adds a certain closure to the tragedy and makes it feel like Oisín found his family again after he died, and even though he would never see his wife again, he wasn't alone anymore
I love it when they tell these myths (do more!)
I love it too
Assalamualaikum,
I have never heard a story more beautifully narrated than this one. The amazing voice of the narrator. Beautiful animation and just brilliant melody in the background. I could listen to this forever. Thank you Ted-Ed. You have our respects!!!
P. S. I would very much appreciate if someone could tell me which music is in the background.
I also wonder the music
Keep the myths coming!! They’re so good!
Can we just take a moment to appreciate the details put into this? Irishman to narrate it and the music just everything!
One of my favourite legends. Irish pride!🇮🇪 Beautifully told and another beautiful animation.
Me too
hello you I thought you guys lost some of your culture from the English kind of changing stuff. Didn't the Irish have their own language but it's outcompeted by English. Unless my history is inaccurate?
yeah the English heavily discouraged Irish but it's had a resurgence and now is mandatory in 1st and 2nd level education,I reccomend you do Some more research as it's a very interesting topic!
Polo Bear interesting, at least things are different now
M S P ! Ooh la la here comes the troll
The music is so soothing 💚
CAN WE ALL TAKE A MOMENT TO APPRECIATE THE MUSIC
It’s amazing
I wonder wats the name of this magical music?
This kind of Music is good to the Ears and Matched well with the Story.
OMG I've loved Ireland and Irish culture since "The secret of Kells" and "Song of the sea" mainly for theirs animation- extraordinary and too gorgeous. In this video I meet some similarities in the animation and soundtrack concept, which makes me so nostalgic and even love Ireland more. I'll certainly visit this beautiful country someday :3
Irish music is so beautiful!!!❤️
Olisamaka Onyinye Aneke which kind? Please elaborate
Finally, a video I can link to in order to explain the story behind my Irish name! :) Beautiful animation too!
I bet it's a wonderful feeling 😍
Me too:)
My darling daughter is named Niamh also! I am Australian, and studied Irish mythology for a B.Lit. No other name came to me through my pregnancy. And it suits her so well; it is the most Beautiful name :)
My mind gets calm by being in a fictional world. Thanks Ted-ed for making this video. Beautiful animation.😊
My mind gets calm with just about any and every Ted video.
This is so beautiful, the narration, the animation, music.....almost lyrical. I really wish they produce more content on mythology.
I loved this as I finally learnt the origin of my name!!!
This was a really sweet tale. I love how he went out on whatever adventures he chose & came home to be rejuvenated :)
That background music 😍
Where to download it
did you get the music then ??
+Can T pretty easy to find, its called darude sandstorm. Look it up
@@cswess7256 send a link please
@@cswess7256 you were joking. I got fooled. :(
So glad to see Irish mythology being told on a channel like this, especially by an Irish person 😀 i wish more people knew the folklore of Ireland
The narrator's voice was so beautiful
Personally I prefer Addison but this narrator also has a soothing voice.
+Abyssinia Empire mjfjdjfujdjdjjjuuf
Its a Irish accent because an American cant pronounce the names
I know right?
This is a beautifully put together retelling. Absolutely loved it!
In scotland, we have a similar set of myths, except in our version of the story, you can never leave Tír na nÓg as at the start of each day, in payment for all the joys on the island, you forget everything prior to that day.
This is amazing, I'd really be very interested and excited in seeing more videos on Irish myths like this.
Beautiful in every aspect. Had gooseflesh from start to end
The narrotor has been gifted with a very beautiful and gentle voice .
May God bless the person.
I loved that story, I hope to one day it is turned into a movie I think that would be very interesting.
02:09 ní éisteann sé leis an gcomhairle a thugann Niamh dó!!!😭😭 🇮🇪
i feel proud i understood that. Even though im not Irish by blood, i love this country 🇮🇪
chóir a bheith😭😂
The music is beautiful. Reminds me of an old game called Stronghold. Go look up its music.
Haha, the only game where looping music didn't annoy me. I wish there was a proper sequel to 2.
I listened to this music now. It was just magical. Thank you for recommending. :)
I've heard so many versions of this myth but this has to be my favourite.
I love the way Ted ed animated it in this amazing style.
Irish mythology are one of my favorites and so under appreciated plz make more and I really appreciate this one as well!
Your voice is fantastic.
who composed the music ?
i am TOTALLY in love with it
My Irish grandfather told me this tale when I was young brings back a lovely memory thank you TED-Ed
This was put together sooo well. Thank you!
this is straight up urashima taro and tamatebako
Exactly what i was thinking... crazy how they’re so similar but the cultures are over 5000 miles apart
Sweet Number PI is that some anime?
its an old Japanese folklore
I was thinking the exact same thing! Urishima dates back to the 8th century, I wonder how old the legend of Oisín is.
jstliv4dance about 1800 to 2000 years old I believe
There is an amazingly similar story in Romanian folklore..wow! Even the time that passes seems to be the same 300 years! Wondering about the origins of this fascinating story..?!
What's the name of the story?
I love Ted Ed’s myths and riddles. Also the animation of everything is SO GOOD.
The artwork for this story is gorgeous! The narration and music is very soothing to listen to.
Pls make more videos like this
Nice work. My name is Oisín by the way
Oisín Considine lol you have changed your name
LOL! no real people are called Oisín!
Oisin Leavy lol your name is also Oisin 😂
My name is Niamh 😊 I guess I'm the princess from this tale.
Oisín Considine Beautiful name!
One of the best TedEe videos. I love this narrator’s story-telling, and the story, animation, and music just make for a great story. I always go back to this video to appreciate this work of art.
This is so touching. Thank you for the upload
It reminds me a lot of Urashima Tarō.
Nice to see a story like Tír na nÓg on a big channel like ted-ed. even if the story is a bit off
I want more myths like this with this narrator and animation style. I never get tired of this video.
I absolutely love this video! The music the drawing style and the narrator’s effected voice all are so awesome.
Every little irish child knows this story:")
Make a video about THE MYTH OF PERSEPHONE AND HADES please ..
The calm and beautiful background music adds so much to the charm.
Absolutely beautiful retelling of the tale.
I feel like a big part of my reality has been based on myths. Magical yet tragic, and simple yet too complicated.
This guy is pretty good but I miss the old narrator oso. No hate though. Keep up the good work! :D
The old narrator would probably mess up all the pronunciation of Irish words. Having an Irishman narrate is much more preferable (at least to us Irish, who would notice otherwise).
SuperAwesomeCaptain McFluffyPants iï
That's because this is Irish mythology. Of course it is better to have an Irish narrate it
Irish story Irish guy. Next an Indian story Indian guy will narate it.
That's true though. That way we too, non-Irish would have a chance of maybe pronouncing it the right way.
This is so well illustrated, the narrator's voice fits so nicely and the myth is so great that it all gave me goosebumps! Keep up the awesome work TED-ed team!
literal chills from this one. beautiful.
Sooo heartbreaking
The Myth Videos Are Awesome!!!!!
Vidit Harod are you sure these are myths...
Don't Know. I wish they are real.
What a beautiful story
This has been the most soothing video I had ever watched in TED-Ed
this is a great video do more Irish story
What is the background music?? It's profoundly gorgeous.
I love these videos they are actually so deadly and the illustrations are absolutely class. Keep up the good work!
This is quickly becoming one of my favorite channels
At first, longing for adventure reminded me of Saitama.
Although there is a little difference, this story is very close to the one descended in Japan called "Urashima-taro".
Perhaps both might come from the same origin.
Wow this is one of the best!! His voice is breath taking!!
That's the best narration I've ever heard (or read) of this folklore...Good Work (y)
Why does this remind me of Elder Scrolls Oblivion?
I was about to say the same thing ;)
Sebastian Elytron where do you reckon the Elder Scrolls receive their inspiration?
this has nothing to do with oblivion
I mean... Will-o'-the-wisps are from Irish lore.
My understanding is they based some of the world aspects on Irish settings, so that would make sense
First time someone other than Addison Anderson
Aashay Bongulwar not really.
That myth should be a movie , and you guys did a great job in the video thank you ted .
I am from Romania and we have a story very similar to this. In Romanian it's called "Tinerețe fără bătrânețe și viață fără de moarte". It can be translated as "Youth without old and life without death".
someone please tell me the name of the background music 😍 It's so beautiful 😍👌
I want it too
There are SOOO many myths like that everywhere in the world. Great video tho
They should do myths from other countries as well, that’d be cool to see
The Romanian version: ro.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinere%C8%9Be_f%C4%83r%C4%83_b%C4%83tr%C3%A2ne%C8%9Be_%C8%99i_via%C8%9B%C4%83_f%C4%83r%C4%83_de_moarte
www.worldoftales.com/European_folktales/Romanian_folktale_4.html
"Oh! luckless prince, you have passed through the Valley of Lamentation," they said in terror.
what an exceptionally beautiful video. well done!!
I love the voice, and the music, and the animation. It's all so spectacular!
I really won't remember anything that is told in this video after 2 or 3 days.😁😁
Then you are arguably not applying what you have learned into your life.
You don't have to apply everything u see in Internet in your life.Besides myths are not something u should take lessons from also.I am here just to enjoy.
Me too. I wonder if someone will ask me about this video in the future, can I remember this and its details? Same with other videos and literary works.
I will remember this.
I know this story since I was very young.
How are we supposed to apply this our lives? Don't run off with mysterious princesses? Heed the warnings of magical beings? Make sure the time flows properly where you live? What?
This is similar to a Japanese tale where a guy helps a turtle
Beautiful.
We need more videos like this Ted Ed!
Urashima Tarou?
Alexander Reinfield Yes it's totally the story !
Alexander Reinfield I was looking for this comment
Exactly!
It's interesting how some myths from different cultures can resemble each other. The myth of Orpheus & Eurydice reminds me of the myth of Izanami & Izanagi or Lot & his wife. This one clearly resembles Urashima Taro's!
The story's called Tír na nÓg not oisín and the land of eternal youth like ive heard that stories so many times when i was younger and never did anyone even say 'the land of eternal youth'
Conor Doyle Yeah but to people outside Ireland ...they won't know what that means (I'm saying that as an irish person btw)
yeah but i didnt know what it meant as a kid either but i didnt think it made a difference
Conor Doyle where is Ireland are you from? I'm Irish too but your name reminds me of someone I know.
Disney Queen I’m from Dublin but I don’t think it means a lot, the number of Conor Doyle’s in my area alone is way too high 😂
Conor Doyle because I have a cousin called Conor Doyle too and thought it was him. I'm Niamh Doyle.
Honestly TED-ED's myths series is soooo good!!!
As always
AMAZING