12thC genealogy of the Anglo-Saxon kings of Mercia, showing their descent from Woden; Corpus Christi MS 157 p.50 via https://finds.org.uk/staffshoardsymposium/papers/simonkeynes …pic.twitter.com/is4OgUassH
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I agree. On some sites you can even trace yourself back to Adam and Eve...!
Genealogy can be fun but also off the wall…! Although I do enjoy Settipani's attempts to link mediaeval dynasties with Imperial Rome etc :)
I have never read any of his work, so am not really qualified to have an opinion, but from what I know his theories seem a bit flimsy!
It's just relief to see someone not relying on mediaeval pseudo-histories! But yes, fair dose of speculation in there, fun nonetheless tho'!
Yes, I believe my Woden connection came from Anglo-Saxon genealogies! I didn't make a note, because I only did it for fun :)
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