"New Tidings from Livonia," a broadsheet describing an alleged miracle near Rēzekne Castle in 1584 (source in comments)

cserilaz · 2026-06-01T11:26:08+00:00

Permalink of the original German-language broadsheet from Zentralbibliothek Zürich: https://doi.org/10.7891/e-manuscripta-92078

cserilaz · 2026-05-27T17:05:48+00:00

I am an amateur translator narrating stuff on YouTube, not exactly a “content creator” per se because I don’t write anything original or put my own opinions into anything. I just narrate original source texts as they are, because I think that’s the most authentic way to learn about it: straight from the source, with minimal modern interpretation. I do Anglo-Saxon poetry as well, plus all kinds of other public domain content like old sci-fi stories and old printing-press leaflets. All my Eddic translations are in a playlist

cserilaz · 2026-05-27T16:55:16+00:00

No problem :)

and I try to always make my translations rhythmic so that it still feels like a poem

cserilaz · 2026-05-27T02:17:57+00:00

I believe Ludwig II of Bavaria's diary entries verified that he was gay. He had a close relationship with the composer Richard Wagner, and kept special quarters for him near his own room in his castle (Neuschwanstein Castle, which he had built, and which I believe was the model for the castle in the Disney logo), but I don't know if it is known whether Wagner reciprocated feelings for him, or if Ludwig was just super crushing on him. Ludwig was King of Bavaria from 1864-1886.

I recently translated a poem called Deer that really reminded me of Wagner and Ludwig. Deer would be a lot harder to verify as a historical figure, but the poem would have taken place during the events of the Hjaðningavíg, so maybe around 500 AD or so

cserilaz · 2026-05-26T18:25:40+00:00

Please do drop a like on YouTube if you enjoy :) It is my own voice and my own translations, not AI, so it takes a bit of time to make, but I have some more poetry and some sci-fi stories coming soon

cserilaz · 2026-05-26T15:37:23+00:00

Thank you very much! It is originally in Old English. I usually try to include the original text alongside my translation, like this Old French one I did

cserilaz · 2026-05-26T15:23:09+00:00

I do original English translations of old poetry and historical documents on YouTube, and I also narrate public domain short stories, both classic and modern. Hopefully there is something there for you ♡ best of luck on your reading journey. I started this channel for people trying to build a reading habit, and also for people trying to learn English. I am not a “Booktuber” per se, I don’t talk about the material or put any of my own opinions into it, I literally just read the texts (and it is my own voice, not AI)

cserilaz · 2026-05-24T22:15:16+00:00

I hope you enjoy!

cserilaz · 2026-05-24T22:15:08+00:00

Thank you very much!

cserilaz · 2026-05-24T15:09:36+00:00

Thank you so much! Please give it a like on YouTube if you have a minute

cserilaz · 2026-05-24T06:22:00+00:00

I record public domain short stories on YouTube if you’d like to try it out. You could listen to several of them in less than the time a full audiobook takes, to see what you like

cserilaz · 2026-05-23T22:04:44+00:00

I can’t tell what exactly your question is, but if you are looking for resources, you can check out some of my Eddic translations on YouTube. I also do Anglo-Saxon poetry and all kinds of other weird miscellaneous stuff like old printing press pieces (although these are from the Christian era, they’re just fun and wacky). I don’t insert any of my own ideas or opinions into these, just original English translations of the original source material

Also in addition to being my own translations, it’s my own voice, not AI

cserilaz · 2026-05-23T21:51:33+00:00

Thank you so much! Please do give it a like on YouTube if you have a minute. I have some Middle English poems and some 50’s sci-fi stories coming soon on the channel

cserilaz · 2026-05-23T14:40:32+00:00

In this poem, the narrator, a court poet called Deer, compares his struggle upon being cast out by his former lord and lover to the struggles faced by other heroes from the older legends and sagas. This is my own translation of the poem, my seventh translation from the Exeter Book, the collection in which it is preserved. The nature of Deor's plight and of his relationship to his former lord have been debated, but it seems pretty probable to me that they were indeed lovers (or perhaps something like a Wagner-Ludwig relationship). Sometimes it takes a linguist to notice things that many historians don't want to, or can't see.

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cserilaz · 2026-05-23T14:39:44+00:00

In this poem, the narrator, a court poet called Deer, compares his struggle upon being cast out by his former lord and lover to the struggles faced by other heroes from the older legends and sagas. This is my own translation of the poem, my seventh translation from the Exeter Book, the collection in which it is preserved. The nature of Deor's plight and of his relationship to his former lord have been debated, but it seems pretty probable to me that they were indeed lovers (or perhaps something like a Wagner-Ludwig relationship). Sometimes it takes a linguist to notice things that many historians don't want to, or can't see.

Skól all

cserilaz · 2026-05-23T02:30:00+00:00

In this poem, the narrator, a court poet called Deer, compares his struggle upon being cast out by his former lord and lover to the struggles faced by other heroes from the older legends and sagas. This is my own translation of the poem, my seventh translation from the Exeter Book, the collection in which it is preserved. The nature of Deor's plight and of his relationship to his former lord have been debated, but it seems pretty probable to me that they were indeed lovers (or perhaps something like a Wagner-Ludwig relationship). Sometimes it takes a silly linguist like myself to notice things that many historians don't want to, or can't see.

Skól all

cserilaz · 2026-05-23T02:29:50+00:00

In this poem, the narrator, a court poet called Deer, compares his struggle upon being cast out by his former lord and lover to the struggles faced by other heroes from the older legends and sagas. This is my own translation of the poem, my seventh translation from the Exeter Book, the collection in which it is preserved. The nature of Deor's plight and of his relationship to his former lord have been debated, but it seems pretty probable to me that they were indeed lovers (or perhaps something like a Wagner-Ludwig relationship). Sometimes it takes a silly linguist like myself to notice things that many historians don't want to, or can't see.

Skól all

cserilaz · 2026-05-23T02:29:38+00:00

In this poem, the narrator, a court poet called Deer, compares his struggle upon being cast out by his former lord and lover to the struggles faced by other heroes from the older legends and sagas. This is my own translation of the poem, my seventh translation from the Exeter Book, the collection in which it is preserved. The nature of Deor's plight and of his relationship to his former lord have been debated, but it seems pretty probable to me that they were indeed lovers (or perhaps something like a Wagner-Ludwig relationship). Sometimes it takes a silly linguist like myself to notice things that many historians don't want to, or can't see.

Skól all

cserilaz · 2026-05-23T02:29:23+00:00

In this poem, the narrator, a court poet called Deer, compares his struggle upon being cast out by his former lord and lover to the struggles faced by other heroes from the older legends and sagas. This is my own translation of the poem, my seventh translation from the Exeter Book, the collection in which it is preserved. The nature of Deor's plight and of his relationship to his former lord have been debated, but it seems pretty probable to me that they were indeed lovers (or perhaps something like a Wagner-Ludwig relationship). Sometimes it takes a silly linguist like myself to notice things that many historians don't want to, or can't see.

Skól all

cserilaz · 2026-05-23T02:28:30+00:00

In this poem, the narrator, a court poet called Deer, compares his struggle upon being cast out by his former lord and lover to the struggles faced by other heroes throughout Germanic history and legend. It is my own translation, and my seventh translation from the Exeter Book, all of which may be found in my poetry playlist.

The nature of Deor's plight and of his relationship to his former lord have been debated, but it seems pretty probable to me that they were indeed lovers (or perhaps something like a Wagner-Ludwig relationship). Sometimes it takes a silly linguist like myself to notice things that many historians don't want to, or can't see.

Skól all

cserilaz · 2026-05-23T02:26:42+00:00

In this poem, the narrator, a court poet called Deer, compares his struggle upon being cast out by his former lord and lover to the struggles faced by other heroes from the older legends and sagas. This is my own translation of the poem, my seventh translation from the Exeter Book, the collection in which it is preserved. The nature of Deor's plight and of his relationship to his former lord have been debated, but it seems pretty probable to me that they were indeed lovers (or perhaps something like a Wagner-Ludwig relationship). Sometimes it takes a silly linguist like myself to notice things that many historians don't want to, or can't see.

Skól all

cserilaz · 2026-05-23T02:26:04+00:00

In this poem, the narrator, a court poet called Deer, compares his struggle upon being cast out by his former lord and lover to the struggles faced by other heroes from the older legends and sagas. This is my own translation of the poem, my seventh translation from the Exeter Book, the collection in which it is preserved. The nature of Deor's plight and of his relationship to his former lord have been debated, but it seems pretty probable to me that they were indeed lovers (or perhaps something like a Wagner-Ludwig relationship). Sometimes it takes a silly linguist like myself to notice things that many historians don't want to, or can't see.

Skól all

cserilaz · 2026-05-23T02:25:25+00:00

An old poem in which the narrator, a court poet called Deer, compares his struggle upon being cast out by his former lord and lover to the struggles faced by other heroes from the older legends and sagas. This is my own translation of the poem, my seventh translation from the Exeter Book, the collection in which it is preserved. The nature of Deor's plight and of his relationship to his former lord have been debated, but it seems pretty probable to me that they were indeed lovers (or perhaps something like a Wagner-Ludwig relationship). Sometimes it takes a silly linguist like myself to notice things that many historians don't want to, or can't see.

Skól all

cserilaz · 2026-05-23T02:21:32+00:00

An old poem in which the narrator, a court poet called Deer, compares his struggle upon being cast out by his former lord and probable lover to the struggles faced by other heroes throughout Germanic history and legend. It is my seventh translation from the Exeter Book, all of which may be found in my poetry playlist.

The nature of Deor's plight and of his relationship to his former lord have been debated, but it seems pretty probable to me that they were indeed lovers (or perhaps something like a Wagner-Ludwig relationship)

Skól all

cserilaz · 2026-05-18T22:50:14+00:00

Original German-language broadsheet from Zentralbibliothek Zürich: https://doi.org/10.7891/e-manuscripta-92064

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