A contemporary individual examining their Irish heritage and cultural past. Standing on a local bay, they listen to the ocean-deafened voices of history and reflect on the physical forces that shaped the earth. They search for a method to remember their cultural history while rejecting the violence historically tied to it.

An ancient Nordic vessel that rests as a fossilized artifact within the Irish soil. Possessing a swimming tongue, it serves as an active voice from the past that directly addresses the present. It commands the first speaker to engage physically with history through the creation of oral poetry.

Ancient Nordic invaders who historically sailed to the shores of Ireland. Their rusted swords and sunken ships have become physical components of the local geography. Their history brings political complexities and memories of violence to the island.

The Nordic god of thunder and lightning. His mythology influences the culture of the early settlers, though his divine agency gives way to secular geographic forces. His past worship leaves a linguistic mark on the contemporary English vocabulary.

A vast body of water that shapes the Irish coastline. It claims the awe once reserved for deities, functioning as a secular power. It deafens historical travelers and hammers the curve of the bay through continuous physical action.