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Avalon (ăv`əlŏn), in Celtic mythology, the blissful otherworld of the dead. In medieval romance it was the island to which the mortally wounded King Arthur was taken, and from which it was expected he would someday return. Avalon is often identified with Glastonbury Glastonbury , town (1991 pop. 6,751), Somerset, SW England. It has a leather industry, but Glastonbury is famous for its religious associations and many legends. One legend tells that St. Joseph of Arimathea founded the first Christian church in England there.
..... Click the link for more information. in Somerset, England. AvalonIsland to which Britain's legendary King Arthur was taken after he was mortally wounded in his last battle. First described by Geoffrey of Monmouth, it was said to be ruled by Morgan le Fay and her eight sisters, all of whom were skilled in the healing arts. Legend held that when Arthur was healed he would return to rule Britain. The tale may have originated in Celtic myths of an elysium for fallen heros. Avalon has sometimes been identified with Glastonbury in Somerset. Avalon the blissful otherworld of the dead. [Celtic Myth.: NCE, 194] See : Heaven Avalon island where dead King Arthur was carried. [Arth. Legend and Br. Lit.: Le Morte d’Arthur; Idylls of the King; The Once and Future King] See : Wonderland Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | Yng nghwmni ei theulu yn Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, o Afallon, Llanuwchllyn, (gynt o Glanllyn, Llanaelhaiarn) yn 87 mlwydd oed. I do however go out once and sometimes twice a week to my local day centre Afallon where they do have chairs with arms in the dining area and the lounge area with comfortable seats with arms - I would like to thank the staff for the excellent care and consideration they give me. Areas affected included Afallon estate, Tregerddan nursing home, Carreg Wen estate and properties on the A487. |
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