"In his Historia Regum Britanniae, Geoffrey of Monmouth recounts the legendary journey of Brutus, a supposed Trojan descendant, to establish Britannia, blending myth with history."
"The cinematic representations of figures such as King Arthur and Romulus Augustulus illustrate the enduring connection between England's history and Rome, emphasizing themes of heroism and identity."
The article discusses the legendary narrative offered by Geoffrey of Monmouth in his Historia Regum Britanniae, where Brutus, a descendant of Trojans, is said to have founded Britannia after overcoming various mythical challenges. It highlights how this romanticized history has influenced modern representations in films like King Arthur and The Last Legion, which intertwine the heroic figures of England's past with their Roman roots. These films reinterpret England's historical identity, linking it to legendary and mythic elements that still resonate today.
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