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Anthroponyms as markers of ‘celticity’ in Brittany, Cornwall and Wales

Content:

1. Objectives

2. Sociohistorical Background
2.1. The Cornish
2.2. The Welsh
2.3. The Bretons

3. Characteristics of the Brythonic Naming System
3.1. Type 1 Names: Patronymic Lineage
3.2. Type 2 Names: Geographic Origin or Place of Residence
3.3. Type 3 Names: Occupational Activities (Generally Linked to Peasantry)
3.4. Type 4 Names: Physical Characteristics, Moral Flaws
3.5. Type 5 Names: Epithets Relating to Character, Titles of Nobility, etc.
3.6. Epithets Containing References to Victory, War, Warriors, Weapons
3.7. Epithets Containing References to Courage, Strength, Impetuousness and War-like Animals
3.8. Epithets Containing References to Honorific Titles, Noble Lineage, Social Status and Aristocratic Values

4. Summary

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:Potsdam/oai:kobv.de-opus-ubp:4092
Date January 2006
CreatorsGerman, Gary
PublisherUniversität Potsdam, Philosophische Fakultät. Institut für Anglistik und Amerikanistik
Source SetsPotsdam University
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeArticle
Formatapplication/pdf
Rightshttp://opus.kobv.de/ubp/doku/urheberrecht.php

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