Mosaic seems to show Arthur killed by cat-monster Cath Palug/Capalu, which was said to have ruled England after him! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cath_Palug
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Cat in the mosaic may be Welsh cat-monster Cath Palug; in 13thC, said to have fought nr Dent du Chat, Savoie, Francepic.twitter.com/jbTfueMglc
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Otranto Mosaic also seems to show cat-monster killing Arthur; compare L12thC Romanz des Franceis by André:pic.twitter.com/LtKHJ1YbYf
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@caitlinrgreen marvellous, isn't it. I also particularly like the 'Celebrity farewell' from the Garden of Eden.... -
@peterfrankopan Hah! Yes! Full of fabulous details :)
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I like the idea...! ;)
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@caitlinrgreen I was close by years ago for work, but didn't know about the mosaics. Living in Italy it was easy to get churched out. -
@T3_Stephen one day I shall definitely go see it! :)
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Could this be a horse? It looks more like one except for the "horns". But those "horns" could be a ceremonial wreath.
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it also has cloven hooves :)
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The True History of King Arthur rides on. Eagerly awaiting every episode now.
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I love that image.
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@caitlinrgreen@DrSueOosthuizen you're kidding...Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@caitlinrgreen that is up there with why is capt kirk climbing a mountain, thanksThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@caitlinrgreen the Italian /Siciliana Birse heritage is a great area. And the battles with early popesThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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King Arthur & Merlin elaborations from S/ Italy? Prince Ursus, King Tafur, Calabrian monks, Knights Templar, Peter the Hermit
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