The oldest surviving tales of King Arthur have their origins in early Welsh mythology. These old stories survive today in the form of medieval manuscripts, often dating to the 13th or 14th centuries. However, the… Read More »Early Welsh Mythology
Early medieval Cornwall would prove to be one of the last bastions of Celtic Britain. Here the culture of the native Britons survived and even thrived for a time. Old stories tell us that it… Read More »Early Medieval Cornwall:410-1066 AD
Medieval society had its own myths, folktales and folkloric practices. Some had their roots in older times, whereas others emerged during the Middle Ages. However, whatever their origins, they were all, inevitably, re-interpreted and adapted… Read More »Myth and Folklore in Medieval Society