From Scythia to Camelot - A Radical Reassessment of the Legends of King Arthur, the Knights of the Round Table, and the Holy Grail (Paperback, New Ed)

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.

General

Imprint:	Crc Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Arthurian Characters and Themes
Release date:	April 2000
First published:	1994
Authors:	C. Scott Littleton • Linda Malcor
Dimensions:	216 x 140 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	426
Edition:	New Ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-8153-3566-5
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Myths & mythology Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Customs & folklore > Folklore Books > Religion & Spirituality > Myths & mythology
LSN:	0-8153-3566-0
Barcode:	9780815335665

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