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BRITTISH MYTHOLOGY

ANDRASTE
In British mythology, Andraste is a warrior goddess. She was invoked by Queen Boudicca when she revolted against the Roman invaders.

ANNWN
In British mythology, annwn is the otherworld.

ARTHUR PENNDRAGON
In Brittish mythology he was the king of Camelot, considered one of the greatest kings ever. He carried a sword called Excalibur.

AVALON
Avalon is the place where King Arthur is said to have gone after disappearing. It is a sort of fairy land.

BLADUD
In English mythology, Bladud was the father of King Lear, and was said to have founded Bath having been cured by its waters.

EPONA
In Celtic mythology, Epona was the goddess of horses.

EXCALIBUR
Excalibur was given to Arthur Penndragon by the lady of the the sword be thrown after his death. lake. This lake, aka Dozmary Pool, was also where Arthur asks

GEOFON
In British mythology, Geofon was the ocean goddess.

HERNE THE HUNTER
In English folklore, Herne The Hunter is the spirit of a hunter which guards travellers through Windsor Great Park. He wears the antlers of a stag upon his head. Herne was prominent in the tales of Robin Hood, although Windsor Great Park is nowhere near Sherwood Forest.

OBERON
In English folklore, Oberon is the king of the elves.