Bladud, or Blaiddyd, mythical King of England
Bladud, or Blaiddyd, mythical King of England, credited with founding the city of Bath and with magical feats. He is thought to have ruled for twenty years from 863 BC or 500 BC, and to have died in London while attempting to fly -- he can be seen in this picture with wings attached
Picture No
10006830
Media ID
47170889
Size
3945px x 4579px
(1.3MB)
Credit
Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
Taylor, Memorial of the English Monarchs (1622) reproduced in Levis, The British King who tried to fly p2
Date
BCE
