Folklore in Conan the Barbarian Everyone Missed

Is this Schwarzenegger-led sword and sorcery saga worth its weight in folkloric steel? Let’s put Conan the Barbarian to the test. Note: You can read a text version of this video—complete with links to resources and references—over on FolkloreInFilm.com: https://folkloreinfilm.com/2026/04/07... 00:00 Intro 00:46 The Mythology of Conan the Barbarian 02:29 How Nietzsche Influenced Conan the Barbarian 04:15 Who Gave the Cimmerians the Secret of Steel? Greek Mythology in Conan the Barbarian 06:51 Who is Conan’s God? The Irish Crom Cruach Idol Explained 08:54 The Origin of the Name Conan 09:59 The Egyptian Mythology Behind Thulsa Doom’s Snake Cult 11:30 Norse Mythology in Conan the Barbarian? Snake Arrows, Tree of Woe, Broken Sword 13:18 Was Conan’s Backstory Borrowed From Finnish Folklore? 14:14 What Is the Answer to the Riddle of Steel? 16:03 Conan’s Mongolian Connection: Genghis Khan and a Sky God 17:06 Folklorical Accuracy Grade for Conan the Barbarian Want to learn more about Irish monsters? You might enjoy these videos over on my @IrishMyths channel:    • Irish Monsters   Indiana Jones fan? I’ve got videos on each film in the trilogy:    • Indiana Jones   Fan of religious mysteries? You might enjoy these videos over on my @IrishMyths channel:    • Mythic Mysteries   Books by me, I. E. Kneverday (note: I may earn a small affiliate commission if you buy through the links below): -Neon Druid: An Anthology of Urban Celtic Fantasy: https://amzn.to/3BJE7yc -Irish Monsters in Your Pocket: https://amzn.to/3SXQgFO -Samhain in Your Pocket: https://amzn.to/3Bkp2D0 -Irish Myths in Your Pocket: https://amzn.to/3Qi5xjg -Saint Patrick in Your Pocket: https://amzn.to/3ZWMWxG -The Woburn Chronicles: A Trio of Supernatural Tales Set in New England’s Most Mysterious City https://amzn.to/4e8JU0v Like the music in the video? That was me! I record under the stage name Bard of Boston: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5B2NU... Amazon: https://amazon.com/music/player/artis... Apple:   / bard-of-boston   I also have a new musical project, Cottage Songs:    • Greenies