Possibly the earliest reference of Arthur come from Y Gododdin written by the Welsh poet, Aneirin, c.6th century. Here, the poem only mentioned his name, once, referring to a warrior in the poem as being brave “but he was no Arthur”. “He charged before three hundred of the finest, He … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
“Taliesin, whose work has survived in a Middle Welsh manuscript, the Book of Taliesin, was Chief Bard of Britain and Celtic shaman – a historical figure who lived in Wales during the latter half of the sixth century. He became court bard to King Brochfael Ysgithrog of Powys around 555 … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Guinevere’s (Gwenhwyfar) first appears in the Welsh *Mabinogion called Culhwch and Olwen (before 1100) In Welsh tradition, her father is called Gogrvan or Ocvran King of Knucklas. Ref: *Mabynnogyon is in the Red book of Hergest
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