The British History Podcast 89 – WelshCast Part Two: All The Comforts of Rome (well… some of them)
Jun 25, 2013
The podcast explores the consequences of Rome's withdrawal from Wales and the emergence of the England-Wales division. It discusses the existence and role of Wortigern, tensions between Germanic and British kingdoms, and the persistence of Roman influences. The podcast also explores post-Roman British kingdoms, malnutrition's impact on offspring, the genetic makeup of Central England, and features a BHP Pub Quiz on the Anglo-Saxon period.
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Cultural Resurgence And Mixing
- While Roman elements continued, older Celtic names and identities resurged across Welsh kingdoms.
- The west absorbed Irish and other settlers, producing bilingual or trilingual communities.
Canetha Founding Legend
- Tradition ties Gwyneth's dynasty to Canetha and Vododini warriors brought to North Wales to fight Irish invaders.
- The tale explains a founding myth but raises dating and historicity problems.
Doubt Over Founding Myths
- Scholars dispute the Vododini story's date and even Canetha's existence because sources like Gildas omit him.
- The tale may be a later dynastic myth to legitimize rulers like Merfyn.