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Aisling and Brother Aidan Theory

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I'm watching Secret of Kells now and something funny has occurred to me. I'd love to hear other fans' responses to my weird theory, or if anyone else has their own interpretation to some of the more mysterious themes in this movie, I'd love to hear your ideas.

Brother Aidan and Aisling never appear on screen at the same time, they both have long white hair, and they both share an affinity with Pangur Ban. It might seem a bit silly to say Aidan is secretly Aisling, yet don't the two seem to share an errie connection? Both function as guides for Brendan.

I've always wondered if Aisling could be a guardian angel for Brendan, rather than just some kind of fairy. Aidan has a line where he says "I didn't know they made angels as funny looking as me!" He is also the one who encourages Brendan to visit the outside, which is where he encounters Aisling. What do others think of the interpretation of Aisling as an angel? I know that Brother Aidan is based on a historical person, so it's unlikely that he's meant to be an angel himself, yet his function in Brendan's life is very angelic: he both protects Brendan and provides him with "divine inspiration" for his art.

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~MorianBloodmoon Jun 16, 2011 Traditional Artist

Actually, one theory I have is whether Aisling was real. I know, weird. But a part of me thinks that Aisling was a part of Brendan's imagination. Doesn't make sense, but it plays in my mind sometimes.

*SeaBastian Jun 14, 2011 Hobbyist Traditional Artist

I don't think Aidan and Aising are the same, but I think they know each other...

~joshthecartoonguy Jun 14, 2011 Student Traditional Artist

P.S. A lot of people responded that it's nuts that Aidan and Aisling are the same person and I agree. Aidan is a historical figure and he certainly doesn't seem to be a magical person like Aisling. It's way too big a stretch to say they're actually the same thing.

I'm just curious about how they never share the screen and how Pangur acts as an intermediary between the two. Aidan has blue eyes and Aisling has green eyes, which suggests they're not the same person. (One little thing, Pangur has one eye of each color, green and blue. Maybe this is one more very subtle detail which reinforces the fact that Pangur is like an intermediary between the two.)

=ArshnessDreaming Jun 14, 2011 Student Digital Artist

Nah.. I don't get into this theory. I really like Aisling as she's written. The Fae are rarely and I do mean RARELY portrayed as well as they were in this story. It stayed so true to the legend. Besides.. Aisling was clearly beholden to the laws that govern how fae can manipulate human things and not enter human dwellings etc.. but Aidan was not bound by these things.

~joshthecartoonguy Jun 14, 2011 Student Traditional Artist

Have you ever read Tolkien's "On Fairy Stories"? I think it does a good job of distinguishing classical fairy stories from the silly ones about small imps with wings which have only recently become what everyone thinks of when they hear the word "fairy." One funny thing is at several points in the essay, Tolkien leaves open the possibility that fairies really exist! Secret of Kells is a great example of a fairy story in the older sense of the word.

My thought is that a lot of the details of both angels and fairies are shrouded in mystery, and at the time the story is set, many people really believed in the existence of both. Today, few people believe faries and crom cruach exist, but a lot of people believe angels and demons exist. Since the Bible is pretty vague about angels and demons, who's to say that the good, supernatural faries ancient stories describe weren't connected with the good, supernatural creatures in Christian tradition? If demons are real, what if Crom Cruach is a real demon who was once feared and worshiped as a pagan god?

You're right that it's silly to say that Aisling and Aidan are the same person. Their personalities are in stark contrast. I just meant I wonder if the two share a link? They do share the link of Pangur Ban, but are they connected by more than just that?

=ArshnessDreaming Jun 14, 2011 Student Digital Artist

Josh... let me explain a little of my thinking.
Yes, I'm familiar with old world fairy tales. I have a deep love of it. And I actually do believe in the fae and in creatures like Angels and Demons. I doubt, however, seriously, that any of them are *exactly* what we've perceived them to be, especially as a whole. Humanity has a way of misunderstanding what it sees. Just as the Aztecs saw Cortez, an ordinary man from a different civilization, and thought he was a god. What might others have seen and misunderstood in the past? This is a long study and a large debate. To say what I need to... I don't at all reject the idea that the fae could be essentially angels or demons etc. But what I do reject is the idea that it could be that, without it also being considered the other way around. If it's possible that fae were just "angels" of a type and things like Crom Cruach were demons being worshipped and feared, then it is equally possible that angels were merely how Christians explained the same concept (since the missionaries of that time were KNOWN for forcing every bit of lore into a mold and spitting it back out somehow having to do with their god and their lore) and equally possible that "demons" of their faith were just gods and dark spirits.

I don't mind the idea that she could be his "guardian angel" but I do dislike it if the idea is going to be grabbed in a way that suddenly just spins her part in the story as "Oh, now she's okay because she's godly" or something. I just prefer the mystery and danger of the fae remain intact. She's helping ... she's friendly... but she's also dangerous. She could be many things... and it's not simple.

I understand the idea that there could be a connection also. That connection is also Brenden if you think about that. Even if Aisling and Aidan never see each other, they both exist in Brenden's world. They influence each other in a way the whole time. They even help each other through Brenden. I like to think of the idea of how they are both essentially "The Unseen Hand" to each other at points. Very interesting.

And I enjoy the deeper thought on this. Thank you for what you offered.

~joshthecartoonguy Jun 14, 2011 Student Traditional Artist

And thank you!

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~extraphotos Jun 13, 2011 Student Artist

hmm intresting got point aidan never seen aislng at all yea say she is fairy of all brendan kinda first friend ever have oh tell you one of paperback books brendan did told aidan about Aisling of all thank you give us info you first person ever done thank you for that

~WhiteFangKakashi300 Jun 13, 2011 Student Traditional Artist

Wow, that's quite the theory! Yeah, you've got a point there Aidan and Aisling never met each other nor has she met Cellach... She almost saw them! Twice for Aidan 1# at Brendan's escape, 2# after the viking attack. And for Cellach during Brendan's escape from the tower.

I like the idea of Aisling as Brendans Guardian Angel *thus being his spirit guardian.* Aidan could be one too! Since in the comontary with Tomm Moore, he points out during Aidan's death that dove that follows Brendan back to Kells, perhaps it's a reencarnacion of Aidan's spirit.

Aidan and Aisling are the same person......That's creepy!
I didn't know Aisling was a forest-spirit and a Ninja!... Or... Aisling abducted the Real Aidan and had used "the Polli-Juice Potion" *Harry Potter refence*.......Doute it.

But I could see them being total friends!

... However there's proboly going to be a fight about "who can have Brendan" XD *oh I'm twisted*

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