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Who Was Adonis the Poet?

Syria has a long and illustrious literary history. Adonis, the poet, is one of the most respected figures in the history of Middle Eastern poetry. ...

Timeless Myths
January 11th, 2022
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Ahmed Ben Balla: Icon of Algerian Independence

Historians will tell you everything you need to know about Algeria’s first leader after its independence from French colonial rule, Ahmed Ben Balla...

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January 11th, 2022
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Amenemhat III: Economic Prosperity Blossomed in Egypt

Amenemhat III ruled Egypt and is known to have excelled in military, agriculture, culture, and economics. He rose to power as the sixth king of the...

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January 11th, 2022
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The Tales of Aspelta of Kush

Aspelta became the fourth king of Napata after the Assyrians’ defeat of Pharaoh Tantamani- which consequently ended the Nubian kingdom’s reign over...

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January 11th, 2022
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Baldwin IV: The Story of His Life, Leprosy, and Death

Baldwin IV was the teenage king who reigned over Jerusalem while tackling leprosy. In history, Baldwin was most famously known for his intelligence...

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January 11th, 2022
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Cambyses: A Man of Favorable Habits and Exceptional Family

Cambyses was a renowned man in ancient Persia who was also called Cambyses the Elder . Many historians also call him Atradates, which was originall...

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January 11th, 2022
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The Greatest Carthaginian Generals in History: Training and Deeds

Carthaginian generals were fierce military leaders in the ancient world who led Carthage during its shift from a small trade city to one of the mos...

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January 11th, 2022
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Gamal Abdel Nasser: The Life & Times of Egypt’s Charismatic Leader

Led by Mohammed Naguib and Gamal Abdel Nasser , the Egyptian national revolution of 1952 is probably one of North Africa’s most pivotal events in h...

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January 11th, 2022
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Horemheb: The Military King Who Reigned Ancient Egypt

Horemheb or Haremhab ruled Egypt as the last king of the 18th dynasty with a clear vision to restore the nation. He reigned from 1319 BC to 1292 BC...

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January 11th, 2022
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Ibn Tumart: Charismatic Religious Leader

Ibn Tumart was a North African Muslim leader who founded the Almohad movement in North Africa. Tumart led a Berber tribesmen’s organization to end ...

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January 11th, 2022
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Sir John Bagot Glubb and the Fate of Empires

In 1978, John Glubb published an inspiring essay with striking observations about the human race across the ages. In his essay, he found patterns i...

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January 11th, 2022
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Khedive Ismail: The Debtor Ruler of Egypt

History is full of leaders that have a tattered legacy due to incompetent leadership and corruption, but few have reached the level of mismanagemen...

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January 11th, 2022
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Knights of Lazarus: The Order of Knighthood and Leprosy

The Knights of Lazarus were a group of knights diagnosed with leprosy in Jerusalem. The order of St Lazarus was a haven for leprosy-ridden knights ...

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January 11th, 2022
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Mahmoud Darwish: Revolutionary or Romantic?

Mahmoud Darwish was called the voice of Palestine and declared as its national poet. He is chiefly remembered as a resistance poet but he objected ...

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January 11th, 2022
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Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi: End of an Era

Reza Shah Pahlavi was originally called Reza Khan . He became a formidable leader of the Pahlavi dynasty and introduced significant changes in the ...

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January 11th, 2022
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Muhammad al-Mahdi – Is the Twelfth Imam Already Here?

The Twelver Branch of Shi’a Islam believes Muhammad al-Mahdi to be the end-times redeemer. Muhammad ibn al-Hasan al-Mahdi is the last of the Twelve...

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January 11th, 2022
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Nabih Berri | Influential Leader of the Amal

Nabi Berri , a political figure, is one of the most influential politicians in Lebanon. He’s the leader of the Amal movement. He is also one of the...

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January 11th, 2022
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Piankhi: The Great Nubian King Who Conquered Egypt

Piankhi (741–715 BC) was the king of ancient Nubia who initiated the invasion of Lower Egypt and eventually founded the 25th dynasty of Egypt. With...

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January 11th, 2022
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Psusennes I: The Lost Legacy that Bridges the Gap in Egypt’s History

Psusennes I was better known as Pasibkhanu or Pasebakhaenniut in the early times. His real name meant “The stellar in the metropolis,” and he ruled...

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January 11th, 2022
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Rahotep: Unraveling the Life Behind Beauty and Youth

Rahotep came from a great royal family honored for its power, authority, and wealth. You could imagine his lifestyle, beliefs, education, and manne...

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January 11th, 2022
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Ramesses IV: Keeping the Prosperity of The Great Nation

Ramesses IV (1155–1149 BC) is also known as Ramses or Rameses. He ruled as the third pharaoh of the 20th dynasty of the New Kingdom of ancient Egyp...

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January 11th, 2022
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Ramses I: The Rise of a Pharaoh from the Working Class

Ramses I came from a nonroyal lineage, but he became the first pharaoh of the 19th dynasty. Historians commented that his regime served as a bridge...

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January 11th, 2022
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Reza Shah Pahlavi: The Founder of Modern Iran

Reza Shah Pahlavi was originally called Reza Khan . He became a formidable leader of the Pahlavi dynasty and introduced significant changes in the ...

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January 11th, 2022
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Saladin: Conqueror of the Kingdom of Jerusalem

Saladin was one of Egypt and Syria’s greatest sultans and most celebrated Muslim heroes. Saladin was known for his great military prowess and for d...

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January 11th, 2022
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Senenmut: A High-Ranking Commoner Close to the Throne

Born as a commoner in 1464 BC, Senenmut started working as an architect and government officer in the 18th dynasty before becoming a close member o...

Timeless Myths
January 11th, 2022
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Senusret I: The King Who Ruled with Diplomacy and Candor

Senusret I portrayed a colorful reign during one of the most important times in the history of Egypt. He was celebrated as the second pharaoh of th...

Timeless Myths
January 11th, 2022
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Sobekneferu: The Queen Who Reigned as King of Egypt

Egypt has been ruled by valiant men of power and authority, but there came a point when a queen, the female pharaoh Sobekneferu, actually led the c...

Timeless Myths
January 11th, 2022
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Taharqa: The Man From the Ethiopian Dynasty of Egypt

Taharqa reigned from 690 BC to 664 BC, which was a time of affluence in Egypt. He was known as the 4th king of the 25th dynasty and the king of Kus...

Timeless Myths
January 11th, 2022
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Thutmose IV: The Pharaoh Who Came To the Throne Through His Dream

Thutmose IV (1401–1391 BC) came into power when Egypt was already recognized as a vast kingdom and known for its peace and prosperity. He succeeded...

Timeless Myths
January 11th, 2022
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Umm Kulthum: Celebrating Life with Arab Songs and Culture

Famously known as the “Star of the East,” Umm Kulthum has captivated the hearts of Arabs and North Africans with her powerful voice and artistry. U...

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January 11th, 2022
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Unas: Leading the Nation in the Middle of Economic Decline

Unas ruled ancient Egypt for approximately 30 years (2345 – 2315 BC) in the later part of the fifth dynasty. Scholars assumed that he had succeeded...

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January 11th, 2022
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What did the prophet Muhammad look like?

For non-Muslims interested in Islam, one of the common questions they ask is, “ what did the prophet Muhammad look like ?” For most Muslims, prophe...

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January 11th, 2022
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Amenhotep II: The Skillful Archer and Pharaoh of the 18th Dynasty

Amenhotep II was the successor and son of the late Pharaoh Thutmose III and was named as the seventh pharaoh of the 18th dynasty. His reign from 14...

Timeless Myths
January 13th, 2022
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Amenhotep IV: The Revolutionary Ruler of Ancient Egypt

Amenhotep IV (1332 BC–1356 BC) was known as a revolutionary or even heretic king of Egypt because his reign was characterized by unprecedented tran...

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January 13th, 2022
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Cleopatra III: The Widely Acclaimed Daughter of the King

Cleopatra III was also famously known as Cleopatra Eurgetis, or sometimes by the name Kokke. Born to an illustrious family, Queen Cleopatra III was...

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January 13th, 2022
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Darius II: How He Became the King of Kings in Persia

Darius II was also known as Darius II Nothus, and people regarded him as the King of Kings of the First Persian Empire, or the Achaemenid Empire. H...

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January 13th, 2022
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Merneptah: Military Actions That Built the Kingdom of Egypt

Merneptah ruled with the kingdom’s protection on top of his mind during his reign. He displayed his might and courage in terms of security in Egypt...

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January 13th, 2022
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Ptolemy VIII Physcon: The Pride That Brought Peace to Egypt

Ptolemy VIII Physcon , often referred to as Ptolemy VIII Euergetes II or Ptolemy the Benefactor, was a vehement ruler of Egypt. He first tasted pow...

Timeless Myths
January 13th, 2022
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Thutmose I: A Commoner and a Military Man on the Throne

Thutmose I (also read as Thutmosis, Thutmosis I and Thothmes) was the third pharaoh in the 18th dynasty of ancient Egypt. Some historians believe t...

Timeless Myths
January 13th, 2022
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Thutmose II: The Underrated 18th Dynasty Pharaoh of Egypt

Thutmose II was not a full royal, but he became the fourth pharaoh of the 18th dynasty. The length of his reign is disputed among scholars and hist...

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January 13th, 2022
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Ahmose I: King of the New Kingdom Who Created a Powerful Dynasty

Ahmose I was appointed as a pharaoh at a young age and reigned approximately from 1550 BCE to 1525 BCE. Read to find out how the victory and legacy...

Timeless Myths
March 1st, 2022
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Thutmose III: The Greatest Tactician and Wealthiest Pharaoh of His Era

Thutmose III was the sixth pharaoh of the 18th dynasty, reigning approximately from 1479 BC to 1425 BC, and was considered the longest reigning rul...

Timeless Myths
March 2nd, 2022
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Xerxes: The Notorious Persian Ruler and His Greek Invasion

Xerxes was the fifth ruler of the Persian Dynasty. Also known as Xerxes the First, he was the king of Persia who was made famous not only because o...

Timeless Myths
March 4th, 2022
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Kamose: The Pharaoh Who Led the Drive To Free Egypt From the Hyksos

Kamose was the last king in the 17th Dynasty of Egypt who led several wars against the Hyksos to free and unify Egypt. The Hyskos were foreign rule...

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March 6th, 2022
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Amenhotep III: The Man Who Ruled Egypt in Peace and Prosperity

Amenhotep III was the grandfather of the famous King Tut or Pharaoh Tutankhamun. Unknown to many, Amenhotep III is one of the pharaohs who had the ...

Timeless Myths
March 7th, 2022
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Hatshepsut: The Woman Who Became the King of Egypt

Hatshepsut was a full-blooded royal who led Egypt to become one of the world’s most vibrant and powerful empires during her 22-year reign, which be...

Timeless Myths
March 7th, 2022
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Seti I: The Phenomenal Egyptian Pharaoh of the New Kingdom

Seti I , also known as Menmaatre Seti I is the second pharaoh of the 19th Dynasty of Egypt, in the New Kingdom. The Egyptian priest Manetho falsely...

Timeless Myths
March 7th, 2022
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Amenhotep I: How the King Helped Shape the Civilization of Ancient Egypt

Amenhotep I was the principal pharaoh of the 18th Dynasty whose exploits helped to push the frontiers of Egypt into Nubia. He got as far as the Sec...

Timeless Myths
March 8th, 2022
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Cleopatra VII: The Woman Who Served as the Last Egyptian Queen

Cleopatra VII held great power during her reign as queen of the ancient Egyptians, and she had one of the most well-known influences in ancient Egy...

Timeless Myths
March 11th, 2022
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Apries: The Great Ill-fated and Vanquished Pharaoh Who Lost It All

Apries was the Pharaoh of Egypt who thought he would rule magnificently just like his predecessor. Soon after some initial successes, he got into d...

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March 14th, 2022
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Darius the Great: The Genius Leading the Persian Empire Into Golden Age

Darius the Great , King of Persia (522–486 BC), was hailed as a genius administrator in one of the greatest kingdoms of ancient times—the Persian E...

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March 14th, 2022
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Mehmed III: The Brave Conqueror Who Defeated the Austrians

Mehmed III was the Ottoman Empire’s last prince to be appointed governor and who participated himself in battlegrounds. He captured Eger and won th...

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March 14th, 2022
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Mustafa I: The Saint and the Mad Monarch Who Reigned Twice

Mustafa I was the 15 th sultan of the Ottomans and ascended to the throne twice after succeeding his brother Ahmed I. The first part of his reign l...

Timeless Myths
March 14th, 2022
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Ramses II: The Exceptional Pharaoh of the 19th Dynasty

Ramses II (1303–1213 BC), also spelled “Ramesses” or “Rameses” and pronounced variously, was the third pharaoh of the 19th Dynasty of Egypt. His re...

Timeless Myths
March 17th, 2022
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List of Pharaohs: The Powerful Kings and Queens of Egypt

This list of pharaohs is a compilation of all of the notable ancient Egyptian rulers, starting from the first ruler in Early Dynastic Egypt to the ...

Timeless Myths
April 26th, 2022
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Cambyses II: The Antagonist–Protagonist King of Persia

Cambyses II was the second king of the Achaemenid Empire who ruled from 530–522 B.C.E. He was a son of Cyrus the Great, who was known as the “ King...

Timeless Myths
April 27th, 2022
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King Darius III: Last Ruler of the Mighty Persian Empire

King Darius III was the last ruler of the great Persian Empire. His reign was filled with controversy and demise, which happened at the end part of...

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April 27th, 2022
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King Khafre—Builder of the Famous Sphinx of Giza

King Khafre and the world-famous Sphinx of Giza are the same. A closer look between the two would reveal that the features of the pharaoh could als...

Timeless Myths
April 27th, 2022
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Friedrich Karl Johannes von Schlebrügge: A Beautiful Biography

Friedrich Karl Johannes von Schlebrügge , also known as Colonel Baron Friedrich Karl Johannes von Schlebrügge, was a German monarchist who served d...

Timeless Myths
May 1st, 2022
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Byzas: The Megarian Founder and the King of Byzantium

Byzas was a colonist who laid the foundation of the Byzantium empire along with his people. He is most famous for being a true king and the founder...

Ancient Literature
February 15th, 2024
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Bishop David, Uncle of King Arthur

David was a very famous and important figure from Wales in the Arthurian period. Not only was he important historically, but he was also supposedly...

Caleb Howells
June 30th, 2024
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Cydfan, Son of King Arthur

Cydfan is a minor character in the Arthurian legends who appears in just a single source. Yet despite this, he was ostensibly an important figure i...

Caleb Howells
June 30th, 2024
By Caleb Howells

Duran, Son of King Arthur

Duran is a very minor figure from the Arthurian legends who appears in just a single source as the son of King Arthur . What is this source and wha...

Caleb Howells
June 30th, 2024
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Cywryd Gwent, Father-in-Law of King Arthur

Cywryd Gwent is an extremely minor figure in the Arthurian legends, although he has the prominent role of being the father-in-law of King Arthur hi...

Caleb Howells
September 26th, 2024
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Gogfran Gawr, Father-in-Law of King Arthur

Gogfran Gawr is one of the fathers-in-law of King Arthur in the Arthurian legends. He was the father of one of Arthur’s queens. It would appear tha...

Caleb Howells
September 26th, 2024
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Amlawdd Wledig, Ancestor of King Arthur

Amlawdd Wledig is an intriguing figure from the Arthurian legends. There are various references to him within Welsh literature, but almost nothing ...

Caleb Howells
September 30th, 2024
By Caleb Howells
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