King Arthur

[Finistere]

Here we go again, Alan. Sigh, sigh and thrice sigh.

Thanks for the replies, have I inadvertently put my foot in it???? If I have I do apologise and will close this thread, I was hoping that the oral history of the Celts regarding Arthur from the British Isles, and Europe would be pinned up here, as it is my belief that a lot of oral legends of Arthur have not been written down, just passed from one generation to the other, I was also wondering if the Iberian Celts have similar legends of Arthur. Kit

[Jock Scot]

Thanks for the replies, have I inadvertently put my foot in it???? If I have I do apologise and will close this thread, I was hoping that the oral history of the Celts regarding Arthur from the British Isles, and Europe would be pinned up here, as it is my belief that a lot of oral legends of Arthur have not been written down, just passed from one generation to the other, I was also wondering if the Iberian Celts have similar legends of Arthur. Kit

Nothing to apologise for my dear chap! Its the appearance of yet another potential myth and mystery adaptation of British history in general and Scottish history in particular dressed up as " fact" that makes us over here even more cynical about our early history, and is grasped so willingly by some "over there" who then use it to prove goodness only knows what, as absolute fact!

[Finistere]

Nothing to apologise for my dear chap! Its the appearance of yet another potential myth and mystery adaptation of British history in general and Scottish history in particular dressed up as " fact" that makes us over here even more cynical about our early history, and is grasped so willingly by some "over there" who then use it to prove goodness only knows what, as absolute fact!

Thank you, I'm not trying to prove Arthur as a fact, if you notice in my reference to Arthur's treasure and not finding it (tongue in cheek), I myself think this legend is a combination of chieftain's rolled into one and not a single person, but I didn't want to say that as some on here might find that view controversial, that is why I worded my original post differently, I'm still hoping there will be more replies but I'm not holding my breath. Kit

[Finistere]

I am sorry but I think this thread is not beneficial to the forum and have asked for it to be closed. Kit

[Michael Weatherhead]

I once watched a BBC documentary, in which Arthur was examined. Most of what we know of the legend comes from 15th century writings. Arthur was originally an oral legend among the celtic peoples. But the English co opted the story, making him an English hero. My memory is a little foggy, but it seemed like there were places in Wales, Ireland, and Scotland, where Arthur was supposed to hail from. I've been to King Arthurs Seat, in Edinburgh. Up on a hill. Not sure how it got its name. The same hill has other names, as well. I watched another so-called documentary on the subject, which made Arthur purely English..No mention of celts at all. Have you ever watched the movie, about King Arthur, with Clive Owen? Interesting take on it. In the movie, Arthur was a displaced Roman soldier, in Britain. He and his band remained there (when Rome fell), and he eventually became king. Of course, there was a pretty maid, for him to fall in love with, and marry. I don't know if this helps. But I enjoy the topic.

[Steve Ashton]

Thread closed at OP request.