Armes Prydain Fawr

Armes Prydain Fawr, or "The Great Prophecy of Britain," is a medieval Welsh poem that served as a stirring call for unity. It urged the Welsh people to band together with the Irish and Norse to resist the encroaching Saxons and reject the demands of their king, likely Athelstan of Wessex.1

This poem is part of a rich tradition of Welsh literature that dates back to at least the 6th century. While many early works are only known through later manuscripts, poems like Armes Prydain Fawr showcase the heroic and prophetic themes common in Welsh poetry of the Middle Ages. The language is direct and vigorous, reflecting the turbulent times and the ongoing struggles for survival and independence.1