Welcome to my channel! This is Andy from I love languages. Let's learn different languages/dialects together. Special Thanks to Xuan Meléndez! :) Adieu-siatz! Me dic Andy. Com vas? Hello! My name is Andy. How are you? Let's talk about the Old Occitan language. Old Occitan Language: Old Occitan, also known as romanz, proensal, or lenga d'òc, was a Gallo-Romance language group that emerged in southern France and later evolved into pre-modern Occitan. Unlike a single, unified language like Castilian, Old Occitan included various dialects such as Lengadoc, Provence, Limousin, and Auvergne, with mutual intelligibility despite notable differences. Gascon, a neighboring dialect heavily influenced by Basque, is considered a separate Occitano-Romance language due to its unique grammar and phonetic features. Old Occitan served as the literary language of the troubadours, with the koine (common language) they developed for poetic and official texts unifying the dialects. This shared literary standard was vibrant yet flexible, allowing several dialectal forms. The language began its evolution in the 9th century, with prominent growth between the 11th and 13th centuries, influenced by Latin, Arabic, and local customs. Occitan People: The people of medieval Occitania, known as Occitans, inhabited regions south of the Loire River, especially in southern France. Their society was distinct for its openness to cultural and philosophical influences, particularly the Cathar religion, which promoted an alternative Christian worldview that clashed with the Catholic Church. This openness created a society valuing freedom, justice, and reverence for women, unlike the hierarchical structures in northern France and other parts of medieval Europe. The Occitans also became known for their troubadours, poets and musicians who celebrated courtly love and chivalry. Figures like Guilhem IX and Raimbaut de Vaqueyras exemplified this cultural innovation, which would profoundly impact the literary and philosophical traditions across Europe. Occitan Culture: Occitan culture flourished in the medieval period, merging values of chivalric respect, intellectual freedom, and poetic expression. The arrival of Catharism in the region encouraged a distinctively progressive outlook, fostering debates on religious and social matters that questioned the authority of the Catholic Church. Coupled with a deep appreciation for Arabic and classical Latin culture, Occitania developed a rich tradition of poetry, music, and philosophical thought. The troubadours of Occitania, through their refined lyricism and revolutionary views on love, helped shape European poetic traditions. Despite the cultural suppression following France’s conquest of the County of Toulouse, the legacy of Occitan poets and thinkers influenced European literature, music, and chivalric ideals, though the unique Occitan identity and koine language standard ultimately faded. This video is created for educational, language awareness, and language preservation purposes. It aims to provide valuable insights and knowledge to viewers, enhancing their understanding and appreciation of different languages and their unique characteristics. By raising awareness about linguistic diversity, the video seeks to foster a greater respect and recognition for various languages, particularly those that are endangered or underrepresented. Additionally, it contributes to the preservation of languages by documenting and sharing linguistic knowledge, thus ensuring that these languages and their cultural heritage are not lost to future generations. Please feel free to subscribe to see more of this. I hope you have a great day! Stay happy! Please support me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=16809442. Please support me on Ko-fi https://ko-fi.com/otipeps0124 Follow me on Instagram. See you there! ✨✨✨ @ itsmeandy24 https://www.instagram.com/itsmeandy24?igsh=M2t5N2cyeGZpeGJr If you are interested to see your native language/dialect featured here. Submit your recordings to otipeps24@gmail.com. Looking forward to hearing from you!

• published: 29 Oct 2024
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