Episode 4: The Flag of Wales: King Arthur’s Dragon
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Why the Flag?
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Where does the Y Ddraig Goch – the red dragon of Wales – come from? History only tells us half the story. We have to dive into the ancient Celtic legends of Uther Pendragon, King Arthur, and Merlin to discover the truth about the red dragon’s rise. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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