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From Scythia to Camelot: Radical Reassessment of the Legends of King Arthur, the Knights of the Round Table and the Holy Grail (Arthurian Characters and Themes) (Paperback)
by C.Scott Littleton (Author), Linda A. Malcor (Author) "This book argues that the core of the Arthurian and Holy Grail legends derives originally from a region known in antiquity as Scythia, that is,..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 424 pages
  • Publisher: Garland Publishing Inc,US; New Ed edition (2 Mar 2000)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0815335660
  • ISBN-13: 978-0815335665
  • Product Dimensions: 20.4 x 13.4 x 2.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  (1 customer review)
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From Scythia to Camelot boldly challenges current scholarly wisdom concerning the origins of the legends of King Arthur and the Holy Grail. The authors assert that the Arthurian and Holy Grail traditions did not derive from Celtic folklore and mythology, but rather from the folklore and mythology of the peoples of ancient Scythia (modern South Russia and Ukrainian Steppes). The authors argue that this folklore was carried to Britain and Gaul from the Steppes by Alan and Sarmatian tribes during the final days of the Roman Empire. They also demonstrate that several key figures in the legends, including the Fisher King and the Maimed Kings are based on historical individuals who lived during the early years of the fifth century. From Scythia to Camelot presents an erudite, stimulating and provocative analysis of the origins and developments of the Athurian legends.

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This work challenges scholarly wisdom concerning the origins of the legends of King Arthur and the Holy Grail. The authors assert that the Arthurian and Holy Grail traditions did not derive from Celtic folklore and mythology, but rather from the folklore and mythology of the peoples of ancient Scythia (modern South Russia and Ukrainian Steppes). The authors argue that this folklore was carried to Britain and Gaul from the Steppes by Alan and Sarmatian tribes during the final days of the Roman Empire. They also demonstrate that several key figures in the legends, including the Fisher King and the Maimed Kings are based on historical individuals who lived during the early years of the 5th century. This book presents an analysis of the origins and developments of the Athurian legends.
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This book argues that the core of the Arthurian and Holy Grail legends derives originally from a region known in antiquity as Scythia, that is, the western portion of the great "sea of grass" that stretches from the Altai Mountains to the Hungarian Plain (see map 1). Read the first page
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