Talk:King Arthur and King Cornwall

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[edit] Date confusion

It's clear that this ballad was written in the Percy Folio, which is from the 17th century. However, it's unclear when the ballad itself originated. Is there any further information on that? Also, is it known whether it was ever written down prior to the Percy Folio, or was that the first time? -Bbik 23:08, 4 June 2007 (UTC)

It survives only in the Percy Folio (the parts that survive, that is). The language suggests it was written around the time of the Percy Folio manuscript in the 17th century, or at least not much earlier. It is unknown whether the ballad is based on an older story, but much of the material in the manuscript is.--Cúchullain ^t/c 01:50, 5 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Axe from Denmark

The Green Knight used an axe from Denmark. Is this a Danish axe, or just an axe from Denmark? --Soetermans 09:01, 7 June 2007 (UTC)

Good catch. It consistently says "Danish axe", along with the "Collen brand" (sword from Cologne) and the "Millaine" (Milanese) knife. It could be referring to the Danish axe.--Cúchullain ^t/c 09:57, 7 June 2007 (UTC)

I was thinking the same thing as Soetermans. Unfortunately, I'm not sure how long the Danish axe has been known by that name. Good work on the article. Valentinian ^{T / C} 10:34, 7 June 2007 (UTC)