Chapter
The Viking Siege of Paris
4:44:37 - 4:53:35 (08:57)
Abbo, a monk who witnessed the Siege of Paris wrote a poem that describes a mixture of magical realism and factual accounts. This podcast sheds light on Abbo's writing and the historical context surrounding the siege.
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Abbo, a monk and eyewitness of the Siege of Paris in the 9th century, wrote a poem filled with magical realism, where events are charged with otherworldly elements.
4:44:37 - 4:49:13 (04:36)
Siege of Paris
Summary
Abbo, a monk and eyewitness of the Siege of Paris in the 9th century, wrote a poem filled with magical realism, where events are charged with otherworldly elements. While some parts may be unbelievable, it provides valuable insight into the dilemma facing the Vikings at the time.
ChapterThe Viking Siege of Paris
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PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
Abbo describes the response of the Bishop and Odo to a Viking demand and how the Viking warlord Siegfried arrived at the great hall of the king.
4:49:13 - 4:53:35 (04:21)
Vikings
Summary
Abbo describes the response of the Bishop and Odo to a Viking demand and how the Viking warlord Siegfried arrived at the great hall of the king.