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Vita Sancti Carantoci (Life of Saint Carannog)

March 30, 2021April 20, 2020 by Glyn Hnutu-healh

The Saint’s Name and the Uncertainties of the Time-Period Carannog is most commonly known as a 6th-Century AD Welsh abbot, confessor, and saint. In addition to Carannog/Carantog (in Welsh), his name is variously represented as Cairnech/Cairnach/C(h)ernach/Cernath/Carnath (Irish), Caredec/Karanteg (Breton), Carantocus/Carantacus (Latin), and anglicised as Carantock (among other English variations, such as Carantoc and Carentoc). Cairnach, … Read more

Vita Sancti Paterni (Life of Saint Padarn)

March 30, 2021April 6, 2020 by Glyn Hnutu-healh

Here begins the life of Saint Padarn, bishop. Overview of Padarn and his Vita Padarn(us) (Paternus) was an early 6th Century AD consecrated British Christian abbot-bishop. This British Padarn and Saint Paternus of Avranches in Normandy appear to be the same person. By tradition, it is said that Paternus of Avranches was born in Poitiers, … Read more

Vita Sancti Euflami (Life of Saint Efflam(m))

March 30, 2021March 23, 2020 by Glyn Hnutu-healh

The Scant Historical Framework of Efflam’s Life Saint Efflam(m) is semi-legendary. According to the Monks of Ramsgate (in the “Efflam” entry for the Book of Saints, 1921), Efflam(m) was born in Britain and died in Brittany. His feast day is 6 November. He was the son of an Irish king. Born in AD 448, Efflam(m) … Read more

Mesopotamian Mythology and Literature

July 17, 2022March 10, 2020 by Jason Hamilton

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Mesopotamian writing is among the oldest (if not the oldest) of all time. Its star hero, Gilgamesh, hailed as one of humanity’s greatest heroes in one of humanities first narratives. This is the Mesopotamian mythology and literature timeline.

Vita Sancti Cadoci (Life of Saint Cadoc)

March 30, 2021March 9, 2020 by Glyn Hnutu-healh

Vita’s Composition Date, Author, and Purpose The story of Saint Cadoc is told in Vita Sancti Cadoci, written by Lifris of Llancarfan probably not much before AD 1086. The text is Latin, and it was “written at Llancarfan” to honour the house and confirm “its endowments”, says John Strong Perry Tatlock in July 1939. Consequently, … Read more

Legenda Sancti Goeznovii (Legend of Saint Goeznovius)

March 30, 2021February 24, 2020 by Glyn Hnutu-healh

Gwyddno’s Journey, and Legenda’s Prologue Legenda Sancti Goeznovii (Legend of Saint Goeznovius) is the hagiography (writing of a saint’s life) of Goeznovius, who died c AD 675 according to one account but more probably flourished in the Sixth Century, according to Geoffrey Ashe. Goeznovius was a Bishop of Léon in Brittany, who is venerated as … Read more

Historia Regum Britanniae

March 30, 2021February 17, 2020 by Glyn Hnutu-healh

Welcome to our article on De Gestis Britonum, or Historia Regum Britanniae, otherwise known as the Deeds of Britons, or History of Kings of Britain Introduction to and Value of the Text Originally called De Gestis Britonum (On Deeds of Britons), Historia Regum Britanniae (History of Kings of Britain) is a quasi-pseudo-historical chronicle of British history. … Read more

Englyn(n)ion Y Beddau

March 30, 2021January 20, 2020 by Glyn Hnutu-healh

Englyn(n)ion Y Beddau/Bedeu/Beteu/Betev (Stanzas/Verses of The Graves), also known as Beddau Milwyr Ynys Prydain (Graves of Warriors of Isle of Britain) comes primarily from Llyfr Du Cærfyrddin (Black Book of Cærmarthen), Llyfr Coch Hergest (Red Book of Hergest), and Llyfr Gwyn Rhydderch (White Book of Rhydderch). Introduction Englyn(n)ion Y Beddau/Bedeu/Beteu/Betev (Stanzas/Verses of The Graves) is … Read more

Pa Gur/Gwr yv Y Porthaur?

March 30, 2021January 13, 2020 by Glyn Hnutu-healh

Pa Gur/Gwr yv Y Porthaur?, or Arthur a Y Porthaur, or Ymddiddan Arthur a Glewlwyd Gafaelfawr Translation: (What Man is The Gatekeeper?, or Arthur and The Porter, or Dialogue of Arthur and Glewlwyd Gafaelfawr), from Llyfr Du Caerfyrddin (Black Book of Cærmarthen). Introduction According to Caitlin R Green, Jon B Coe, Simon Young, Karen Jankulak, … Read more

Culhwch and Olwen

March 30, 2021January 6, 2020 by Glyn Hnutu-healh

Introduction to the Text Culhwch ac Olwen is a Welsh story about a hero associated with Arthur and his warriors. The story survives in only two manuscripts: a complete version in Llyfr Coch Hergest (Red Book of Hergest) c AD 1400, and a fragmented version in Llyfr Gwyn Rhydderch (White Book of Rhydderch) c AD … Read more

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