Legend or Truth, where and when this story hapend?
2007-05-06 04:59:08 · 5 answers · asked by Denicia 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
If there is any truth to the story, it is left to the depths of history. The "modern" version of Tristan & Isolde came to us from the French, but the older origins of the tale are to be found in the earliest Welsh writings. That's not to say that the original tale didn't come from elsewhere, however, but suffice it to say that the story appears to have a Celtic origin, at least.
2007-05-06 07:02:12 · answer #1 · answered by kyralan 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good morning Rouse....Tristan and Isolde was one of the most influential romances in the medieval period. It pre-dated and influenced the Arthurian romance of Guinevere and Lancelot. Now originally, the Tristan legend had nothing to do with King Arthur, but shortly after the Vulgate Cycle in circa 1235, the Prose Tristan, the hero had joined the fellowship of the Round Table. There are two main traditions of the Tristan legend. The early tradition comprised of the romance from two French poets from the second half of the 12th century- Thomas & Beroul. Their sources could be traced back to Celtic romance.
The real Tristan may have been the Pictish prince, named Drust, the son of Talorc. Drust was believed to live in Scotland in the year 780. Here, the story of Morholt, originated, with Drust saving the princess from pirates. By the time the story had reached south into Wales, Drust had evolved to Drystan, the son of Tallwch. The love triangle between King March, Essyllt (March's wife), and Drystan (the kings nephew) had been introduced along with the hero killing a dragon. If you would like to learn more, there is an excellent website that you can visit. I have placed the address below. Hope this has helped, have a great day!
2007-05-14 03:21:42 · answer #2 · answered by shuggabhugga05 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to be a music major in college, and I remember Wagner's opera "Tristan und Isolde" (Tristan and Isolda). I'm pretty sure it was a fictional story or myth--Wagner often used mythological stories as subject matter.
2007-05-11 14:57:13 · answer #3 · answered by majnun99 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-05 09:11:26 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All you need, rouse, it's on this site:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tristan_and_Iseult
Judge for yourself.
I personally believe that it is a Celtic legend and that it isn't real.
2007-05-07 03:44:40 · answer #5 · answered by HarrisonZ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋