King Arthur

[Finistere]

Hi everyone, I have read the thread finding Arthur which I thought caused some controversy, I am starting this thread as to your personal thoughts and not to cause any kind of friction, so here's my question

I live in the Monts D'Arree area of Bretagne where the legends of Arthur abound, one is related to the town of Huelgoat and La Grotte D'Artus (Arthur's cave) where his treasure is supposedly buried, I've looked and as yet I haven't found it, another legend is attributed to Merlin at the town of Carnac and the standing stones which as legend says were a Roman legion turned to stone by Merlin's magic, there are a lot more legends but I've just cited the two, to my understanding the Arthur legend has more to do with the Brythonic Celts? I know there's Arthur's seat but are there other legends of him in Scotland? I'm not trying to cause any friction as I have stated before I'm just interested in the Arthur legend and any information from you learned ladies and gentlemen will be greatly received, thank you in advance for your kind replies. Kit

[Jock Scot]

In truth, I have no idea.

[neloon]

It has even been suggested that Arthur was a Weegie (Glaswegian)!
http://www.thenational.scot/news/aca...sgow-roots.826
Their are various suggestions (?fanciful) that the many hills in the Highlands that nowadays have "Arthur" as a component may be attributed to "ard-tir ..." or "ard-na..." so maybe Arthur's Seat is some such.
Alan

[Jock Scot]

It has even been suggested that Arthur was a Weegie (Glaswegian)!
http://www.thenational.scot/news/aca...sgow-roots.826
Their are various suggestions (?fanciful) that the many hills in the Highlands that nowadays have "Arthur" as a component may be attributed to "ard-tir ..." or "ard-na..." so maybe Arthur's Seat is some such.
Alan

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

[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.