Caradog

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Caradog (Caradoc, Caradawg, Cradawg or, in Latin, Caratacus) is a Welsh name borne by several historical and legendary figures, including:

  • Caradoc Freichfras, a figure from history and Arthurian legend
  • Caratacus, historical British chieftain at the time of the Roman conquest
  • Caradog ap Meirion, 8th century king of Gwynedd
  • Caradawg, father of Eudaf, father of Elen, wife of Macsen Wledig
  • Caradawg ap Bran, a son of Bran the Blessed in Welsh mythology, who may be identified with any of the above
  • Caradocus, a mythical British king of the 4rd century
  • Caradog Prichard, 20th century Welsh poet and novelist
    • His namesake, also a poet, and the villain of Susan Cooper's novel The Grey King
  • Caradoc or Carados of the Dolorous Tower, a villain who also features in Arthurian legend; he and his brother are slain by Lancelot.

Caradoc is also used to refer to Caer Caradoc Hill, a hill named after Caratacus in the English county of Shropshire.

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