‘Foolish Courage’
Anoeth the Bold
One of Arthur’s warriors.
Source
Culhwch and Olwen | Late 11th century
Meaning
The word anoeth is an intensifier comparable to the English “incredible”, possibly meaning either “wonderful” or “difficult”. The word is used to describe Arthur’s grave in a Welsh poem, which may indicate an early Welsh belief in the mysterious circumstances surrounding Arthur’s death.