Which hero made his earliest appearance in Celtic literature before becoming a staple subject in French, English, and German literatures ?
Correct answer: B. Arthur
- A. Beowulf
- B. Arthur
- C. Caedmon
- D. Augustine of Canterbury
Explanation
Arthur first appears in Celtic and Welsh literary tradition before becoming the central hero of medieval French, English, and German romances. Beowulf, Caedmon, and Augustine belong to different traditions and roles.
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