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The Heroine At the Crossroads: The Story Is the Knot | Ep 15
Our Story
“Lord Thomas and Fair Eleanor” appear in a ballad from the 17th century that has been passed across Scotland, England, Ireland, Canada, and the US for centuries. Marisa Goudy’s retelling of the tale is inspired by a version collected in the 1930s Irish Schools Collection of Folklore, found at Duchas.ie. It’s the tale of a love triangle with a bloody end. It’s the tale of a heroine caught at the crossroads.
Our Exploration
This final episode of season 1 of KnotWork Storytelling is a solo exploration of Fair Elen’s story. Marisa explores the history of the ballad and describes her own…
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