Arthurian Legends

Was Eliffer Gosgorddfawr the Real Uther Pendragon?

One of the theories about the historical identity of Uther Pendragon, the legendary father of King Arthur, is that he was actually the historical Arthur’s son.

By Caleb Howells·October 7, 2026

Was Gorlois, Duke of Cornwall, a Real Person?

Gorlois, the duke of Cornwall, is a figure in the Arthurian legends whose historicity is debated.

By Caleb Howells·October 7, 2026

Was Illtud the Real Uther Pendragon?

An unlikely theory connects Uther Pendragon, the legendary father of King Arthur in the Arthurian legends, with a historical figure known as Saint Illtud. This religious figure was a prominent teacher in sixth century Britain.

By Caleb Howells·October 7, 2026

Was Lucius Artorius Castus the Real King Arthur?

One popular theory about the real King Arthur is that he can be identified, at least in part, with Lucius Artorius Castus. This latter figure was a historical Roman commander from the second century.

By Caleb Howells·October 7, 2026

Was Meurig of Gwent the Real King Uther Pendragon?

Uther Pendragon, the legendary father of King Arthur, has been connected to various different historical figures in an attempt to identify him and establish his historicity.

By Caleb Howells·October 7, 2026

Was Owain Danwyn the Real King Arthur?

While most theories that attempt to identify the real King Arthur assume that ‘Arthur’ was simply that man’s real name, some theories argue that this was actually a title, allowing them to identify Arthur with someone whose name is recorded as being completely different.

By Caleb Howells·October 7, 2026

Was Pedr of Dyfed the Real Uther Pendragon?

One of the theories about the historical figure behind the legends of Uther Pendragon, the father of King Arthur, is that he can be identified with an obscure figure known as Pedr of Dyfed.

By Caleb Howells·October 7, 2026

Was Riothamus, King of the Britons, the Real King Arthur?

One especially popular theory about King Arthur is that he can be identified, at least in part, with a historical figure known as Riothamus.

By Caleb Howells·October 7, 2026

Was Tewdrig of Gwent the Real Uther Pendragon?

Just as many researchers attempt to identify King Arthur with a known historical figure, the same happens with Uther Pendragon, Arthur’s legendary father.

By Caleb Howells·October 7, 2026

When Did King Arthur Really Live?

Establishing when King Arthur was really supposed to have lived is vitally important to being able to understand him and the Arthurian legends as a whole.

By Caleb Howells·October 7, 2026

Where Was King Arthur’s Royal Court of Celliwig?

In the Arthurian legends of Welsh tradition, King Arthur’s main royal court is a location called Celliwig, in a region called Cernyw. Can we identify this location? Was it somewhere in Cornwall, as traditionally believed?

By Caleb Howells·October 7, 2026

Elen, Sister of King Arthur

By Caleb Howells·October 30, 2024