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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 HowellsOctober 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 HowellsOctober 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 HowellsOctober 7, 2026
Was Plato’s Account of Atlantis Just an Allegory?
The legend of Atlantis comes from the writings of the ancient Greek intellectual Plato. Despite its Greek origin, many sources do not consider this legend to be a part of genuine Greek mythology.
By Caleb HowellsOctober 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 HowellsOctober 7, 2026
Was Sardinia the Real Atlantis?
Of all the theories about Atlantis, the ones which place it somewhere in or very near the Mediterranean and set the story in the Bronze Age are invariably more favourable to serious scholars.
By Caleb HowellsOctober 7, 2026
Was Tartessos in Spain the Real Atlantis?
One popular theory about Atlantis connects it with Tartessos, which is a semi-legendary location in Greek mythology in its own right.
By Caleb HowellsOctober 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 HowellsOctober 7, 2026
Was the Eye of the Sahara the Real Atlantis?
A recent theory about Atlantis has become very popular among enthusiasts online. This theory seeks to associate Atlantis with the Eye of the Sahara, more formerly known as the Richat Structure.
By Caleb HowellsOctober 7, 2026
Was the Minoan Civilisation the Real Atlantis?
Of all the theories connecting Atlantis with a real civilisation, the one which has by far the most academic support is the Minoan theory.
By Caleb HowellsOctober 7, 2026
Was the Real Atlantis in Morocco?
Numerous researchers since at least as early as the 19th century have suggested that Atlantis can be placed in Morocco.
By Caleb HowellsOctober 7, 2026
Was the Real Atlantis in the Atlantic Ocean?
Perhaps the most traditional and inherently logical theory in view of the traditional interpretation of Plato’s account of Atlantis is that it was a large landmass out in the Atlantic Ocean which has now sunk into the sea.
By Caleb HowellsOctober 7, 2026
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