Crocea Mors

By Crusader1307

Sometimes associated with the "Arthur Legend", The Sword Crocea Mors , was said to have been presented to Geoffrey of Monmouth (a Welsh Cleric and Warrior Lord). Although difficult to prove many aspects of his life, he was said to have been born in 1100 A.D. A well known scribe and historian, his works featured an "Arthur-like" character. The presentation of Crocea Cors (if it happened) may have been made by an unknown King for his works. According to Geoffrey's legend, the British Prince Nennius (yet another probable myth) - met and engaged Julius Caesar in hand to hand combat, when his Legions first invaded England. During battle, Caesar's imperial sword (probably a large Spatha or Gladius type weapon), came crashing into Nennius shield. It caught there. Nennius retrieved it and continued to fight the Romans. Legend also states that whoever he struck with Corcea Mors (no matter how slight), was killed instantly. Unfortunately, that was all Corcea Mors did for Nennius. He was mortally wounded in the head and was said to have died enroute to Trinovantes (London). It was said to have been buried with him (but retrieved at a later date). It's whereabouts are unknown.