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.