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PREVIEW: Epochs #222 | Geoffrey of Monmouth

The Podcast of the Lotus Eaters

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Geoffrey of Monmouth: History or Myth?

This chapter examines Geoffrey of Monmouth's influential role in medieval history and his complex narrative style that blends fact with fiction. It further discusses the broader implications of his work on the perception of history and the Arthurian legends, emphasizing how early historians used narratives as moral lessons reflective of their cultural context.

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