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Why do Welsh call England Lloegr?
The word “Wales” in Old English means “land of foreigners”, while “Cymru” in Welsh means “land of friends”, and the Welsh word for England, “Lloegr”, means “the lost lands”.
Is Wales a separate country?
The governments of the United Kingdom and of Wales almost invariably define Wales as a country. The Welsh Government says: “Wales is not a Principality. Although we are joined with England by land, and we are part of Great Britain, Wales is a country in its own right.”
What is Logres in King Arthur?
Logres (also Logris or Loegria) is King Arthur’s realm in the Matter of Britain. In Arthurian contexts, “Logres” is often used to describe the Brittonic territory roughly corresponding to the borders of England before the area was taken by the Anglo-Saxons.
How do you pronounce Lloegr?
The modern form of the word is Lloegr (pronounced [ˈɬɔɨɡr̩] or [ˈɬɔiɡr̩]) and it has become generalised through the passage of time to become the Welsh word for “England” as a whole, and not restricted to its original, smaller extent.
Where does the word Lloegr come from?
Etymology of Welsh word for England, “Lloegr”
Can the Prince of Wales speak Welsh?
Charles has spoken Welsh on a number of occasions over the course of his time as Prince of Wales. As shown in The Crown, Charles did actually give a speech in Welsh to the crowds gathered at the castle. Charles also frequently visits Wales and has been known to use a Welsh phrase here and there.
Where is the Forest Sauvage?
Forest Sauvage is a Faerie land located within Logres. Once much smaller, it has grown following the death of King Uther to encompass several neighbouring areas, including the country of Tribuit.
What is the Pendragon of Logres?
Logres was the mightiest of the British kingdoms covering most of southern Britain and ruled by King Uther Pendragon until the Infamous Feast, which killed almost all of the lords of Logres.