9. Cross-Channel Intercourse in the Earliest Breton <i>Vitae</i>
Karen Jankulak
In light of the probable travels author Vita I S. Samsonis in order to gather information (written and oral) about his subject, this paper investigates earliest hagiographical texts from Brittany terms their use gathered on both sides Channel. This is not investigate historicity such but consider what sources has say existence sources, expectations hagiographers audiences with respect connections between Wales (and Cornwall) Brittany. The at issue are Maglorii, Wrdisten’s Winwaloei, Bili’s Machutis, Wrmonoc’s Pauli Aureliani, Winnoci, all dating Carolingian era, additional reference several later texts, Lifris Llancarfan’s Cadoci Gurthierni. It clear that these can indirectly show travelled directions, were made saints stories Channel, Llancarfan Llanilltud Fawr probably being central process.
Medieval texts and cultures of Northern Europe