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'''Saint Brendan''' was an Irish monk who made a legendary journey to the western sea and found utopian lands. [[J.R.R. Tolkien]] was aware of this legend and made references to it. | {{person infobox | ||
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| name=Saint Brendan | |||
| born=c. AD 484 | |||
| died=c. AD 577 | |||
| education= | |||
| occupation=Monk | |||
| location=Ireland | |||
| website= | |||
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'''Saint Brendan''', also known as ''Brendan of Clonfert'' and ''Brendanus'', was an Irish monk who made a legendary journey to the western sea and found utopian lands. [[J.R.R. Tolkien]] was aware of this legend and made references to it. | |||
The concept of [[Aman]] as the Paradise in the West, and the voyage of [[Ælfwine]], are inspired from the tale of St. Brendan. Tolkien even wrote a poem ''[[Imram]]'' about him. | The concept of [[Aman]] as the Paradise in the West, and the voyage of [[Ælfwine]], are inspired from the tale of St. Brendan. Tolkien even wrote a poem ''[[Imram]]'' about him. | ||
Brendan's voyage is referenced again in ''[[The Notion Club Papers]]'' as well as the search for the West. | Brendan's voyage is referenced again in ''[[The Notion Club Papers]]'' as well as the search for the West. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*{{WP|Brendan}} | *{{WP|Brendan the Navigator}} | ||
[[ | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoidKafqU88 The Tomb of St Brendan the Navigator], video by Irish Dominicans | ||
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[[Category:Irish people]] | |||
[[Category:The Notion Club Papers]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 15:25, 30 January 2024
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| Biographical information | |
| Born | c. AD 484 |
| Died | c. AD 577 |
| Occupation | Monk |
| Location | Ireland |
Saint Brendan, also known as Brendan of Clonfert and Brendanus, was an Irish monk who made a legendary journey to the western sea and found utopian lands. J.R.R. Tolkien was aware of this legend and made references to it.
The concept of Aman as the Paradise in the West, and the voyage of Ælfwine, are inspired from the tale of St. Brendan. Tolkien even wrote a poem Imram about him.
Brendan's voyage is referenced again in The Notion Club Papers as well as the search for the West.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Brendan the Navigator at Wikipedia
- The Tomb of St Brendan the Navigator, video by Irish Dominicans
