History and Origin of Conan! Who Is Conan The Barbarian?
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
- Today we are taking a look at the many iterations of Conan from Howard's original work to Roy Thomas' run with Marvel Comics as well as the movies and spinoffs. Today we're exploring an Age Undreamed of! Do you know Conan's connections to Cthulhu?
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You kind of missed the biggest part of Conan that being he represents the fact that so called civilization has lost its way, Conan can be crude at times but he has a code of ethics that are much more honorable that his city dwelling counterparts. This is the message Howard tried his best to focus on and promote.
Yes, that is a strong message, civilization leads to deterioration in society, especially the individual, a quick comparison can be made between people currently living in big cities and lets say the country, theres no comparison between which individual is better mannered
@@bathombre9739 I grew up on a small farm on the outskirts of a very small town and I have to agree with you, I hate huge cities and avoid them if possible. However I did notice the people from other countries have been extremely friendly in big cities (especially surprisingly Moscow, people bent over backwards to be friendly and help me there).
@@josephskiles i don't want to say that all people in cities are rude and so forth, but i know there are studies that have shown people living in cities are less happy than those living in smaller towns or in country. I dont think humanity is meant to live in very large cities but with the kind of large population we have that is difficult to achieve. At the very least we should get to know all of our neighbors and build strong relationships. Conan is my favorite character, he had his own moral and honor standards not based on the group think mentality but the individual, maybe thats why i enjoy him, he wants to be himself and not bound to a collective. By crom he is the best!
@@bathombre9739 I only wish writers these days could come up with characters that where just half as interesting as Conan and some of Howards other heroes/ er at least protagonist. As a reader I could almost always identify with the actions of Red Sonya or Solomon Kane because they made sense and stayed true to the character REH had brought to life for us, but I'm not telling you anything you don't already know
@@josephskiles yes, of course. I always compare human civilization as the character of a modern dog, nice loyal predictable in behavior, but that is because the nature of a dog has changed due to human intervention, dogs may be happy but they have lost their previous more savage nature, same with humanity, we are no longer what we were. That is why i believe conan its at such odds against civilization, it would transform him outside of a more savage human who dares to fight back to a submissive creature that obeys just like a modern dog
Conan may have had a code of ethics but anyone who has read the original stories by Robert E Howard knows that Conan is also a thief a murder an assassin he often done what was needed to be done to survive but he was also very smart as he was fluent in many languages able to read and write them and a masterful tactician
Conan used to be the ruler of california, but has left his throne to find his own kingdom. Ever since then california has been in chaos
Its legal to poop in the streets
Conan knew how to lift great weights, but maths and economics not so much.
@@hardbrocklife Sadly everyone since him has a even harder time adding 1+1.
Tired of the girly men he had to deal with
Lmao u rule
"What is best in life???" Of course all Conan fans know that the answer is "To Crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of their women!" But, what is second best is watching JLS Comics History / Origin videos :) Thank you for the time and effort you put into these. Customers really enjoy them!
I fell in love with the novels at a very early age, and they have had a strong impact to the development of my creative and curiouse side. Today, I study the history and mythology of my homeland through dark-tinted glasses of sword and sorcery, because I cannot help it! The "Age undreamed of" echoes also in the verses of Kalevala and the forgotten history of Finland, and I am sure that every country has lived it's Hyborian age, somewhere far...far in the past. You can feel that unknown past of your own heritage pump in your veins while you read these novels, or listen to Basil's wonderful music...
Robert E. Howard was world building before Tolkien and created a shared universe before Marvel.
Untrue. Tolkien started building his world in the trenches of World War I, even if they didn't see print until years later.
@@garmisra7841 Untrue. Howard started building his world in the bathtub at age 6, even if they didn't see print until years later.😏
I found it so funny when I discovered he shared notes and letters with H.P Lovecraft and how the two incorporated many of their ideas together which I guess you could call a “shared” universe. The two most unlikely shared universes at that.
I first seen Conan with my step dad as a movie. I always thought that was all it was a movie. But this is cool, now to dive into the lore.
There is a whole setting for Conan called The Hyborian Age before Tolkien ever established his middle-earth setting its interesting.
"And they call us Barbarians." - Conan the Barbarian.
"I have never taken a woman against her will." - Conan the Barbarian.
Are you quoting The Savage Sword of Conan, Issue #111? I just read that story earlier tonight.
" run from me and I will tear apart the mountians to find you I will follow you to hell" conan to the frost giants daughter. It wasn't from lack of trying.
@@rattlejaw9976 He was what? Fifteen? Its been years since I read them.
@@Mellowcanuck33 he was determined. Let's just say that.
You have indeed done the fans of Conan the Barbarian a great service with your video. I want to thank you and say job well done. Conan is such the awesome hero archetype.
I loved the dark horse run on Conan.
3:16 those tree trunks are noice, very very noice 👌
5:07 I have this issue. I found it in a discount box and bought it for slightly over cover price. It's fantastic.
Savage Sword was the best, still got a box full of them :)
Me too, I'm never parting with them.
Conan is the ultimate warrior of all time. 😀👍
I have a Crush on Queen Mesmira.
Norma looked liked Queen Mesmira.
Crush just means want to bang.
Dark Horse adaptations are great.
the best
The Silver Warrior is my favorite Frank Frazetta piece.
Thank you for this upload. As a Conan enthusiast I've learn some interesting facts within the first minute. Great work.
I believe Robert E Howard and HP Lovecraft Their stories take place in the same universe
That might be a mistake. They borrow some names from each other, but you'll find as many conflicts as you will consistencies. They are also just different in tone. The Cthulhu Mythos is cosmic horror all about the futility of human existence. In Howard's Hyborean Age, we have right there adventure stories with a human protagonist who consistently challenges and supernatural/horrors and always wins.
Didn't know Conan parents names, thank you so much!
It's ok nephelim related. God handled
What does that mean?
Excellent Informative Information Video Jesse..Thank you for sharing and posting this video..
Conan was my all time favourite all my life. Also the saga and savage sword mags.
Cimmerians from our history were Scythians. What I wouldn’t give to see them in film or anime.
I'd like to hear about his kids or if they are ever going to do a series of movies sticking to Robert E. Howards Original Story's and none of the made up story we have seen in the 1982 movie and hope they do a better job from the 2011 remake
The 1982 Movie was dope af and it's story was much better suited for movie format than the original ones.
Awesome
Crazy to think he will be 100 years old in 2030.
Conan exhiles loving that game
I love videos like this, thanks for the work you put in on these. Silver
you should also tag Kull as he is another main character in the hyborian age
Kull is from the Thurian Age.
A good deal of useful information shared in this video. Good stuff there!
I would love a deeper dive however. You say Conan is a rich and layered character far more compelling than what has been shown on the Big Screen?
I don't doubt that, but perhaps a few selections from his tales to illustrate this point?
"The Frost Giant's Daughter" is a Howard story from very early in Conan's career. Conan might even be a teenager in this story. As a protagonist, he relies on his physical abilities exclusively to resolve his conflicts. "Beyond the Black River" is set many years later when Conan is a gruff veteran. In that novel, Conan mentors younger soldiers and leans heavily into his skills and experience.
I'd recommend these as starting points.
Trials test us.How we react makes us. Conan never betrays his sense of what is right as he knows what wrongdoing is.Conan is honourable.
I am conan
think it's been an hour.
I sought to learn who Conan is, not to learn of his shifting of hands history.
Conan was from the west coast of Ireland about 4,000 years ago. One of two two brothers who ruled the Fomorians. A barbarian tribe who ruled by the sword and the secret of steel. Long before most civilizations knew about iron. Conan was killed in battle and his brother Mork ruled for a short time. If you want to learn more. Read a book...
shane watts Reading books is always a great suggestion! Thanks for commenting
Would you know a good title on the subject or at least a good search topic to get me one. Didn't have much luck
So why don't you provide a way to get that information dummy
@@attilathehun1674 I read a book once....
@@shanewatts9143 what a dumb ass
Conan is cimmerian warrior known only in myths...
He is Gaelic/Irish and worship Crum Cruit , just like all other fantasies such as Tolkien, star wars and helll boy etc etc
Conan is with Bulgarian origin's. A lot of folks back in the history called us Barbarians. I have ancestor called Cono.
In the history books the Bulgarians are the only one's by the word barbarians... 🙃
He isn't Bulgarian, it clearly says he has Gaelic descent. It literally says that about his character and backstory. The Cimmerians were to represent Gaelic/Celtic and or Irish. He isn't anywhere close to being related to Bulgarian descent. Idk where you got that information, read the lore about him and his people. Also to correct you, everyone that wasn't Roman or didn't believe in their religion or values were considered Barbarians. Particularly all of Germania, even Africa they were considered barbarians. You need to go back and do some research, you have no idea what you're talking about. You just spew these things out without no factual evidence because you take pride in being Bulgarian. This is silly.
@@malekathxvii9154 while Howard said the character is Gaelic, the name Cimmerians comes from a proto-slavic group, not Gaelic in real history and Cimmerians are therefore related to Bulgarians! Do some research yourself.
@@malekathxvii9154and don't insult Bulgarians or any group.
@@sportsfisher9677 Lmfao don't tell me what to do you child. They are not related to Bulgarians. You guys find this crap out of your asses
I thought that Cymeria was near the Black sea upon the Eurasian steppes/ south of Russia, Ukraine?
Not apart of the British Isles.
You're correct these names for these ancient kingdoms are the older one's legacy
Cimmeria is how it's spelled. The Cimmerians are descended from Atlantean refugees. So, let's just agree that Howard borrowed names from lots of places and not equate them to anything in real history.
@@lordzaboem but,it is real
They should make a Red Sonia movie.
Which actress would you see as Sonja?
They did a long time ago
No they would only screw it up.
While I appreciate the information in this video, it was really difficult to actually watch it. Please for the love of the gods, respect the aspect ratio of the images you are showing.
Shut up bitch.
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Who’s here from Conan exiles?
That would be me.
I think I have read that Conan was a descendent of Kull in the books. Is that True?
I found Conan in 1969 and I've never heard that. Descended from the Kull's people, yes.
His people technically because Kull was from Atlantis who's people in the setting became Conan's people the Cimmerians.
I don‘t know what it is, maybe the fact that Howard borrowed so much from Greek and Norse mythology, but the Conan universe is absolutely amazing. Wish there would be some modern movie adaptations of it, I can only watch the first movie so many times 🥲
Not just Greek and Norse but also from Celtic mythology and real-world history as well.
I know he corrected it but I believe "strange tales" is from Fallout. I probably make that mistake a lot lol
Also "grognak the barbarian". So that's a connection I just made.
Like many of Howard's pulp fiction characters (he also wrote Westerns and mystery novels) Conan is simply an exaggerated version of Howard himself...a tall and robust Irish American from Texas who was so fond of his mother that he committed suicide after she died. Most of the artistic representations of him reflect Frank Frazetta's somewhat exaggerated take on Classical aesthetics that are of course Mediterranean in origin. Howard apparently did not like them much, but he was less offended by them than he would be by his character being portrayed by Arnold Swartzenegger, because he did not like Germanic people very much. He would probably have preferred to see Conan played by someone like George Clooney or Sir Sean Connory.
Connery and Clooney would both have needed a few years of steroids to prepare for the role
Frank Frazetta would have been eight years old when Howard died. I doubt that Howard criticized Frank's artwork.
Was that wolverine at 5:53
If Sonny landham had Arnold’s physique he would have being the spit imagine of Conan because a lot of the Frank Frazetta artwork of Conan looked Native American.
I recently found out that Conan is apart of marvel
Unfortunately. But thankfully not an original creation by them. He's too good for those fucks.
Jason Momoa is from Atlanta? Or Atlantis? I thought he was Dothraki.
I think he was being tongue-in-cheek. Conan's tribe are descendants of refugees from Atlantis Thus, Jason is Atlantean Conan no more or less than Arnold is Californian Conan.
We the celts are all descendants of Conan ‘ Eire is Atlantis 🙏🏻’ Crome
I see that Robert Jordan has written some Conan books, anybody got an opinion on them?
Yes, enjoyed them.
FYI Cimmerians were a real people js
There were such people as Cimmerians, yes -- but they had nothing to do with Howard's Cimmerians. Howard had a habit of borrowing names.
@@lordzaboem then you know nothing of who the cimmerians were
I grew up watching Conan the barbarian movie's with Arnold as a kid and I loved watching them but the new movie with Jason Momoa wasn't bad either I can honestly say he brought the attitude that I think the younger version of Conan would have had especially in the beginning when he single handedly slaughters the cannibal tribe stalking him and the other young men of his clan during their rite of passage run around the mountain with the bird egg in their mouths epic Sean lol but all and all it had ALL the qualities of the 80s Conan the barbarian and Conan the destroyer movie's had cool villains,monster and of course tittie's
I always laugh at how the conan played by arnold and momoa ade actually the type guys that get killed by the acual conan on a daily basis.
Exactly. There's only one guy on earth who could capture the physicality of Conan's true essence by actually embodying it: Aleksandr Karelin.
" conans the damnest bastard there ever was"
He is Arnold Schwarzenegger
BLASPHEMER HE IS CONAN! KNEEL BEFORE YOUR KING!!
I know this
Conan is Thracian Cimmerian.
Conan..the story..gog and magog..
You spoke too fast!
SORRY I AM CONAN WORLD MASCACRE
Is Conan kislev riding on bear sleds?
A little secret.And not many people know i5
Nobody could ever subdue this mythical H6perboreans ..not even Mongol horde
Today..,the entre NATO exists in hope that it will be successful.
Cold War is called cold war,.,,because cold wind of boreas
dont forget, a BUCCANEER!
The Conan books are great if you can stomack some old fashiond racism. The N-word is used often to describe black people. But if you can look past that the storys are great!
Makes it so much better
so not really a history of conan as much as a history of the conan comics.
His name is Conan, not Conyan, for Crom'sake!
Ah yes. The American berserk.
Conan came out in 1932. Berserk in 1990. That's America 2 - Japan 0, for those keeping score at home
0:58 Proto what? Just say Proto-Iranian if you can't say Aryan or Indo-European.
Ok Mittani there you go
Sumeria was at midlle east,later Mesopotamia, today irague..has nothing to do with 🇮🇪 or England....dude 😆
Cimmeria, not sumeria
@@nathanrussell8434 that is around black sea, and still has nothing to do with irleand or england 😂😂😂
@@kupidonarowhatz8412 The real life Cimmerians were originally thought to be Celtic in origin which could explain things, or maybe Howard just wanted to have fun with the setting and didn't care.
Any time that someone equates one of Howard's cultures to a real world ethnicity, trouble starts. The Picts of Howard's novel "Beyond the Black River" have even less in common with the real world tribe called the Picts than they do with the Mayans. The Cimmerians of Conan stories specifically are descended from refugees of Atlantis, so now we are arguing over whether Atlantis was in the Middle East or Scotland. I could make an argument that Cimmerians are Texans like Howard, but I'll refrain. It's better to just not try to equate Howard's stories with anybody.
@@Shagamaw-100 No they were proto-slavs and ancestors of Ukrainians and Bulgarians etc. They were R1A1 not b1 like Celts.
Conan is back home at Marvel where he belongs!
So they can totally sanitize it? No thanks
@@aaronstephen6952 Nope...I read first nine issues. It really good.
Guck. Current SJW Marvel has no business with a character like Conan.
@fiversrevenge 🖕🏻
The only place Conan belongs is the Weird Tales magazine flat out.