and expansion of Anglo-Saxon kingdoms against native Welsh kingdoms starting around the 6th century. A part of this identity was made of a connection to Rome, with the Emperor Magnus Maximus being a popular figure that sub-Roman kings would claim legitimacy from, and The Dream of Macsen Wledig (Breuddwyd Macsen Wledig) being a popular story about the favour he gave Britain.

The Mabinogion are a collection of