Ogham in Medieval Manuscripts

About this episode

This episode explores the history and adaptation of Ogham in medieval manuscripts by Irish scholars.

Send us Fan Mail 📩 FREE RESOURCE: Download your free Ogham guide for authentic and practical learning → https://www.ogham.academy/guide Ogham is best known as the ancient script carved into standing stones across Ireland - but did you know that it also survived in medieval manuscripts? 📜 While its use on stone declined after the 7th century, Irish scholars continued studying, adapting, and even playfully scribbling Ogham in their manuscripts for centuries to come. In this episode of the Po...

People in this episode

Hosts: Lora O'Brien, Jon O'Sullivan

Topics covered

• Ogham
• medieval manuscripts
• Irish scholars
• ancient script
• historical linguistics

Keywords

• Ogham
• medieval manuscripts
• Irish history
• ancient script
• linguistics

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ogham Academy

Books & works: Ogham

Places: Ireland

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