The first writer to use a form of the name was the Greek explorer and geographer Pytheas in the 4th century BC. Pytheas referred to Prettanike … Visa mer

Medieval use
After the Roman withdrawal, the term "Britannia" remained in use in Britain and abroad. Latin was ubiquitous amongst native Brythonic writers and the term continued in the Welsh tradition that developed from it. … Visa mer

• Caledonia, a personification of Scotland
• Hibernia (personification), a personification of Ireland
• Kathleen Ni Houlihan, a personification of Ireland
• Prydain, Welsh name for Great Britain in both ancient and … Visa mer

The name "Britannia", symbolising Britain and British patriotism, has been adopted for a variety of purposes, including:
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• Allen, Stephen (2007). Lords of Battle: The World of the Celtic Warrior. Osprey Publishing. ISBN 978-1-84176-948-6.
• Collingwood, … Visa mer

• Britannia on British coins and medals – Guy de la Bédoyère
• David Dimbleby. "Age of Conquest". Seven Ages of Britain. 6:56 minutes in. BBC 1. … Visa mer