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Germanic bards. Colored engraving
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Germanic bards. Colored engraving
Bard. Among the ancient Celts, a poet who composed panegyrics and songs of war, but then went on to describe the heroic or lyric poet of any age or country. Germanic bards. Colored engraving
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Audience Bard Bards Celtic Composer Epic Gaelic Germanic Harp Instrument Itinerant Legend Listen Listeners Listening Lyric Musician Musics Narrator Oral Poetry Reciting Singer Singing Song Spectacle Spectators Tradition Transmission Transmit Musical Recite
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In this colored engraving, the enchanting figure of a Germanic bard comes to life, surrounded by an enthralled audience. The bard, dressed in the traditional attire of the Middle Ages, strums the strings of his harp with an intense focus, his eyes locked on the listeners before him. The epic poetry he recites resonates deeply with the people, who lean in, fully immersed in the story being told. The Germanic bard is a revered figure in history, hailing from the ancient Celtic and Germanic traditions. Originally, these bards were itinerant poets who composed and performed panegyrics and songs of war. However, their repertoire expanded to include heroic and lyric poetry, making them the storytellers and musicians of their communities. The bard's harp, a symbol of his craft, is a musical instrument that has been passed down through the ages. Its melodic tones add depth and emotion to the bard's narration, transporting the listeners to another time and place. The horse and tree in the background serve as reminders of the bard's connection to nature and the natural world. The tradition of oral transmission played a significant role in the preservation and transmission of literature during the Middle Ages. The bard's role as a narrator and musician made him an essential part of this process, ensuring that stories and legends were passed down from generation to generation. This magnificent engraving is a testament to the enduring power of poetry, music, and storytelling. It invites us to imagine a time when the spoken word was the primary means of entertainment and education, and the bard was the heart and soul of the community.
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