
Episode 30: The Celtic Legacy
The History of English Podcast
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The Influence of Celtic Languages on Old English
This chapter explores the argument that the present tense conjugation of Old English was influenced by the Celtic languages spoken by the Britons. It discusses the blending of English Saxon and Celtic languages and cultures, and delves into the impact of the Celts on medieval English culture, including the origin of King Arthur and the resistance movement against the Anglo-Saxons.
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