Hidden History Research

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Otr/Otter

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A clue to why I get a little confused sometimes.

Researching 12th century Scandinavian/Celtic Music I learned that sacred Irish (Celtic/Gaelic) harps were always stored in otter skins.

Early Gaelic Harp

And now – reading Volsunga Saga – I kind of understand the link (?)

Ring of Bright Water. Nah. I REFUSE to watch that film :o(

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The Ravens of Dinefwr is the first in a series of novels-in-progress set in the early 12th century. It follows the dispossessed members of the South Wales House of Dinefwr from their origins in Deheubarth to the centre of the known world, Jerusalem. Come and be my fellow Far-Farer. Come travelling and unravelling with me through Wales, Norway, Ireland, England, Scotland, France, Russia, Constantinople, Italy, the Balkans, the Holy Land. Come and Far-Fare through every degree on my 12th century compass.