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Irish History Podcast

Sex Magic, Divorce & Inforcing the Patriarchy - Brehon Law Explained [Classic Re-Release]

Irish History Podcast

Fin Dwyer

Ireland, Irish History, Norman Invasion, Great Hunger, Vikings, Interviews, History, War Of Independence, Great Famine

4.71.6K Ratings

🗓️ 31 July 2024

⏱️ 33 minutes

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Summary

Brehon Law, the ancient legal system that ruled Ireland during the Middle Ages, is often romanticised as egalitarian and even feminist. But, in this riveting episode, Dr. Gillian Kenny shatters these myths. Join us as we delve deep into a world where sex magic and slavery were prevalent, and discover how Brehon Law actually reinforced a patriarchal society.


Tune in to this classic episode, originally released over five years ago, for an eye-opening journey through ancient Ireland.

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Each home adds their special touches.

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But not everyone gets to join in a traditional family meal.

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You will, if you explore. Everyone gets to join in a traditional family meal.

0:22.5

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0:24.8

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And don't just travel, explore.

0:30.9

Hi there, Pete Donaldson here from the Logan Peats Show and we're currently being sponsored by Beavertown Brewery.

0:36.0

This summer, Beavertown wants to hear your best pub stories.

0:39.0

Whether you been watching the euros, going to a festival or spending lazy Sundays in the beer garden the summer months

0:44.0

often provide those memorable pub stories like when my mate Dave was sat in a bar

0:48.1

in Japan totally oblivious to a family of penguins walking around behind him.

0:52.6

Safe to say Dave was confused when we started taking photos of him mid-conversation,

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but enough about us we want to hear your stories.

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Head on over to bevertown brewery.

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Cut at your care to share your story. You might just win a few cans of neck oil if you're... To Beavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavavans for terms and conditions. Hello and welcome to the Irish history podcast my name is Finn Duwire.

1:27.0

Now this week's show is actually a re-release of an episode recorded five years back, but it's a classic.

1:34.0

And given there's lots of new listeners, it will be a new show for many of you.

1:38.0

If you have heard it first time round, all the way back in 2019,

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