The Secret of Kells (2009)ft. Maiko Greenleaf
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Episode 12: The Secret of Kells (2009) (feat. Maiko Greenleaf)   Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! Hannah converts to Christianity in this episode that takes us on a journey from Irish MythologyxBible crossover fics to a Golden Age of Saints and Scholars to Colonialism to a beautiful unique film about the blending of Irish religion and culture. We explore  a world of intricate art, faeries who deserve more screen time, and wide-eyed ginger scamps trying to save the Bible while their crossfit uncle tries to Build that Wall (for actually a good reason) Sorry not sorry to the Vikings.    Thank you listener and wood elf Maiko Greenleaf for joining us on this holiday adventure in the Emerald Isle. Follow her @maikogreenleaf for costuming fun!   Research for this episode: How the Irish Saved Civilization by Thomas Cahill The History Section of the Troy and Sterling Heights Public Library Irish-American Heritage    ====================================   Watch Us on YouTube!    Follow Our Adventures on Social Media:   @notmyfantasypod Instagram TikTok   Research & Writing by Cullen Callaghan.  This episode was edited by Cullen Callaghan.   Cover Art by William Callaghan. Intro Music "Not My Fantasy Quest" by Scott Little.
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