The Origin Legends of Early Medieval Britain and Ireland

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The book argues that insular origin narratives cannot be understood in isolation from the broader historical and pseudohistorical texts they are part of. It presents a comprehensive overview of textual connections among these works, emphasizing the intertwined nature of Irish, Welsh, Anglo-Saxon, and Scottish literary traditions. By synthesizing existing scholarship, the author challenges the notion of cultural isolation among these narratives, highlighting their shared sources and the collaborative intellectual environment of the early medieval insular region.