In Ondine, Neil Jordan weaves a touching tale of mystery and magic as a down-on-his-luck fisherman, Syracuse, pulls in an ethereal woman from the sea. Their lives intertwine amid old Irish folklore, testing the boundaries between reality and fantasy.
Ondine Trivia
What is Ondine in European folklore? (Easy)
#1: A water nymph
#2: A forest fairy
#3: A mountain giant
#4: A fire spirit
In European folklore, what is Ondine traditionally known to inhabit? (Medium)
#1: Mountains
#2: Deserts
#3: Rivers and streams
#4: Forests
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Ondine Fun Facts
The term Ondine originates from European folklore and refers to a water nymph or elemental spirit believed to inhabit bodies of water.
Ondine's Curse is a rare disorder where sufferers must consciously remember to breathe.
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Which aspect of the legend of Ondine interests you the most
The tragic love story
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Music: Clair de Lune by Claude DebussyGymnopédie No.1 by Erik SatieChildhood Memory by YirumaScenes from Childhood, Op. 15: VII. Träumerei by Robert SchumannRiver Flows in You by YirumaLiebestraum No. 3 by Franz LisztNocturne in E-flat Major, Op. 9, No. 2 by Frédéric ChopinSpiegel im Spiegel by Arvo PärtThe Swan (Le Cygne) by Camille Saint-SaënsNuvole Bianche by Ludovico Einaudi Premium