The Black Middens and the Myth of Cor

The Black Middens and the Myth of Cor I recently came across this wonderful tale about the Tyne god, Cor, in a detailed post by Celtic historian, William Young, exploring the origins of the name Corbridge. It’s well worth a read here: https://inter-celtic.com/the-devil-of-the-north-the-giant-cor-the-celtic-mythology-of-the-tyne-valley/ The origin story is that Cor was a blind giant who ruled … Continue reading The Black Middens and the Myth of Cor