Celtic Resources & Links

Kings & Heroes

David Nash Ford's Early British Kingdoms Biographies on Britannia / http://www.britannia.com/bios/ebk/

Biographies of monarchs & other royalty from kingdoms that existed in Britain during the Age of King Arthur..

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A Bibliographic Guide to Arthurian Literature / http://www.arthuriana.co.uk/concepts/arthlit.htm

This page forms a part of the Arthurian resources website and provides a bibliographical guide to the medieval Welsh manuscripts concerning the Arthurian legend. Fuller discussion and interpretation of these sources is found in other sections of the site including 'The Historicity and Historicisation of Arthur' and 'Concepts of Arthur'.

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Arthur's Name / http://www.geocities.com/~dubricius/csana94.pdf

This PDF document traces the meaning of the name Arthur, in both its British and Romano-British forms. The Bear-man as a rallying point for all in Britain opposed to the expansion of the Saxon and related invaders at once recalled the tenacity of the bear in defence as well as the constellation of the Bear and the bright star Acturus.  Presented in Griffen, T 1994, Arthur's name, Celtic Studies Association of North America, Athens, Georgia.

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King Arthur - The True Story / http://www.grahamphillips.net/Books/Arthur.htm

The official website of Graham Phillips, this page serves as a gateway to the book King Arthur - The True Story by Graham Phillips and Martin Keatman (1992, Arrow) in which Owain Ddantgwyn is identified as Arthur, the Bear.  Owain is placed in Powys, based in Viroconium. The Cunedda family is shown to be active throughout the British kingdoms following the time of Ambrosius.  Badon and Camlann are explored.

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King Arthur and Cunoglasus /  http://www.angelfire.com/md/devere/urse.html

An exploration of Cunoglasus, prince of Rhos and the identity of Arthur.  The passage in Gildas 32:1-2 that refers to the 'Bear', central to many investigations into the historical referencing of Arthur is provided at http://www.angelfire.com/md/devere/gildas.html as an English translation with the Latin provided.

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Owain Ddantgwyn and the Identity of King Arthur / http://www.kessler-web.co.uk/History/FeaturesBritain/CymruOwain&Arthur.htm

This page forms a part of the Kessler Associates website. Outlines the reasoning behind identifying Owain Ddantgwyn of Rhos as King Arthur.  Explores the 'Bear' reference in Gildas (32: 1-2) and the father of Owain, Enniaun Yrth son of Cunedda and King of Gwynedd who would correspond to Uther Pendragon of Geoffrey's Historia.

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Cynglas: The 'Tawny Butcher'? / http://www.stormpages.com/cynglas/

An exploration of the text of Gildas (32: 1-2) in which the Prince of Rhos, Cynglas/Cunoglasus is condemned. He is called the 'Tawny Butcher', although Cynglas would normally be read as Blue Dog. An etymological journey reveals the insult Gildas was delivering.

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A Short History of Arthurian Archaeology / http://www.jammed.com/~mlb/arthur.html

This page presents information about the archaeology of Tintagel and Cadbury, two popular sites associated with the Arthur legend. Written for Archaeology of Europe by Biehl, M 1991.

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Caer Feddwyd: The Origins of Avalon / http://homepage.ntlworld.com/blackbirdhollins/articles/origins%20of%20avalon.htm

David Dom presents a search to find answers to origin of 'Avalon'. A look at Afallach, the name of a Celtic king of North Wales, and his kingdom: Ynys Afallach.

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The Monarchs of Ireland / http://www.heraldry.ws/info/article12.html

A traditional list of the Ard Rí, from the Milesian conquest; presented as a useful guide to the legends of the High Kings.

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The High Kings of Britain / http://www.history.kessler-web.co.uk/KingListsBritain/BritainHighKings.htm

A list of the High Kings of Britain; based on and extended from the list in Geoffrey's Historia. A great launch point for the Kessler Associates website.

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On Sir Gawain and the Green Knight / http://www.mala.bc.ca/~johnstoi/introser/gawain.htm

The text of a lecture presented by Ian Johnston for students in Liberal Studies at Malaspina University-College, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, in December 2001 that explores the nature of the play as an Heroic Quest Narrative, and takes particular attention to scrutinise the virtues of Sir Gawain and his attempts to maintain their integrity in the face of temptation and adversity - and extends this to the character of Arthur's court, the civilised world it represents, and questions the capacity of individuals and societies to learn lessons from experience.

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Knowth.com: Teamhair - The Hill of Tara / http://www.knowth.com/teamhair.htm

This page is part of a website providing an insight into the very ancient monuments in Ireland. The Hill of Tara is the seat of the High Kings of Ireland, the Ard Rí, where stands the Lia Fáil or 'Stone of Destiny', one of the four treasures brought to Ireland by the Tuatha dé Danann. The Samhain feis is described, and the rebellious lighting of a paschal fire by Patrick in 433 explored.