These were great to skip through. I think you’ve fleshed out a few of these since? The movie is actually one of my faves because it isn’t all plate armor for a change. Have you seen the even older TV series “Arthur King of the Britons” with Oliver Tobias and Brian Blessed? Watched it as a very young person and it became the Arthur for me. No Knights of the Round Table for me. Or magic. Although I think they lacked the budget for chain mail. I think there are still a few episodes around and re-released as a movie.
Superbly researched, I do agree about the composite-Arthur theory and have always been of the mind there is no 'historic' Arthur. Rather he is a legend and a hero in the same way Heracles & Superman are, and love the Celtic references on your part to earlier rulers.
I want to ask if you have any further books on the likes of Dyrnwyn (the sword), Rhydderch and others of the era. I am seeking to deepen my own knowledge of the era and would greatly appreciate any points you might be willing to offer.
Also because, I'm seeking to write a series of Celtic myths (of mostly my own invention with some references to actual myths), hereon Substack hence my interest in the mythological and historic.
I generally try to look towards the earliest sourcesI can, but otherwise I'd look to Marged Haycock and John Koch's work heavily. I appreciate you reaching out!
These were great to skip through. I think you’ve fleshed out a few of these since? The movie is actually one of my faves because it isn’t all plate armor for a change. Have you seen the even older TV series “Arthur King of the Britons” with Oliver Tobias and Brian Blessed? Watched it as a very young person and it became the Arthur for me. No Knights of the Round Table for me. Or magic. Although I think they lacked the budget for chain mail. I think there are still a few episodes around and re-released as a movie.
Thank you, yes some of these are updated in later posts.
I do enjoy the film quite a bit myself.
I have seen a little here and there of that series, will have to reserve some time to watch at some point!
It's chuffing great having all these in one place 🏆
Glad to hear it's appreciated Paul!
Superbly researched, I do agree about the composite-Arthur theory and have always been of the mind there is no 'historic' Arthur. Rather he is a legend and a hero in the same way Heracles & Superman are, and love the Celtic references on your part to earlier rulers.
I want to ask if you have any further books on the likes of Dyrnwyn (the sword), Rhydderch and others of the era. I am seeking to deepen my own knowledge of the era and would greatly appreciate any points you might be willing to offer.
Also because, I'm seeking to write a series of Celtic myths (of mostly my own invention with some references to actual myths), hereon Substack hence my interest in the mythological and historic.
I generally try to look towards the earliest sourcesI can, but otherwise I'd look to Marged Haycock and John Koch's work heavily. I appreciate you reaching out!