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Why has England lost its Mythology and Folk Customs?
Why does England seem to have forgotten its ancient myths, while Ireland still remembers hers?
In this video, we trace the deep historical roots of England’s lost mythology — from the pagan Anglo-Saxons and their forgotten gods to the rise of Christianity, the Norman Conquest, and the Reformation that stamped out folk traditions.
We explore how centuries of upheaval — Christianisation, Norman rule, the Reformation, the Enclosures, and the Industrial Revolution — fractured communities and erased the oral traditions that once connected people to the land.
Featuring the Sutton Hoo treasure, Beowulf, and Tolkien’s attempt to rebuild a lost English mythology through The Lord of the Rings, this video investigates how England’s ancient stories faded — and what they might still tell us about who we are.
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