Undergraduate studies in History and Anthropology. Graduate studies in Library and Information Sciences. Working and lecturing as an ELT consultant based in South Korea.
Understanding medieval Welsh history means understanding the literary works as well, because quit... more Understanding medieval Welsh history means understanding the literary works as well, because quite often there is a blending of history with folktale or mythology. One of the best examples of this blend of history and mythos is the story of King Arthur, because, during the Middle Ages, he was an important Welsh historical figure, though it is now widely understood that he did not actually exist. Nevertheless, he was a cultural icon, a leader worthy of emulation, and a champion of justice and piety. Llywelyn ap Gruffudd and Owain Glyndŵr are two examples of princes of Wales attempting to, or appearing to emulate King Arthur. Llywelyn was the last prince of an united, independent Wales in the mid to late thirteenth century and Owain Glyndŵr was a fourteenth century rebel prince with nationalistic intentions. These princes were influenced by and attempted to mimic Arthur’s abilities as a leader of men and a liberator of Wales. Unlike Arthur, Llywelyn and Owain were not successful at keeping Wales independent, but they were successful in becoming prominent Welsh literary figures similar to Arthur. In 1921, the Welsh historian Owen M. Edwards said, “not on the battlefield but in literature a Llywelyn and a Glyndŵr are needed.” Therefore Edwards claims that these two princes are just as important, if not more important, as literary figures than they were as leaders.
Understanding medieval Welsh history means understanding the literary works as well, because quit... more Understanding medieval Welsh history means understanding the literary works as well, because quite often there is a blending of history with folktale or mythology. One of the best examples of this blend of history and mythos is the story of King Arthur, because, during the Middle Ages, he was an important Welsh historical figure, though it is now widely understood that he did not actually exist. Nevertheless, he was a cultural icon, a leader worthy of emulation, and a champion of justice and piety. Llywelyn ap Gruffudd and Owain Glyndŵr are two examples of princes of Wales attempting to, or appearing to emulate King Arthur. Llywelyn was the last prince of an united, independent Wales in the mid to late thirteenth century and Owain Glyndŵr was a fourteenth century rebel prince with nationalistic intentions. These princes were influenced by and attempted to mimic Arthur’s abilities as a leader of men and a liberator of Wales. Unlike Arthur, Llywelyn and Owain were not successful at keeping Wales independent, but they were successful in becoming prominent Welsh literary figures similar to Arthur. In 1921, the Welsh historian Owen M. Edwards said, “not on the battlefield but in literature a Llywelyn and a Glyndŵr are needed.” Therefore Edwards claims that these two princes are just as important, if not more important, as literary figures than they were as leaders.
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Llywelyn ap Gruffudd and Owain Glyndŵr are two examples of princes of Wales attempting to, or appearing to emulate King Arthur. Llywelyn was the last prince of an united, independent Wales in the mid to late thirteenth century and Owain Glyndŵr was a fourteenth century rebel prince with nationalistic intentions. These princes were influenced by and attempted to mimic Arthur’s abilities as a leader of men and a liberator of Wales. Unlike Arthur, Llywelyn and Owain were not successful at keeping Wales independent, but they were successful in becoming prominent Welsh literary figures similar to Arthur. In 1921, the Welsh historian Owen M. Edwards said, “not on the battlefield but in literature a Llywelyn and a Glyndŵr are needed.” Therefore Edwards claims that these two princes are just as important, if not more important, as literary figures than they were as leaders.
Llywelyn ap Gruffudd and Owain Glyndŵr are two examples of princes of Wales attempting to, or appearing to emulate King Arthur. Llywelyn was the last prince of an united, independent Wales in the mid to late thirteenth century and Owain Glyndŵr was a fourteenth century rebel prince with nationalistic intentions. These princes were influenced by and attempted to mimic Arthur’s abilities as a leader of men and a liberator of Wales. Unlike Arthur, Llywelyn and Owain were not successful at keeping Wales independent, but they were successful in becoming prominent Welsh literary figures similar to Arthur. In 1921, the Welsh historian Owen M. Edwards said, “not on the battlefield but in literature a Llywelyn and a Glyndŵr are needed.” Therefore Edwards claims that these two princes are just as important, if not more important, as literary figures than they were as leaders.