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- 2. Britannia was the Roman and Greek term for the geographical region of Great Britain and is
- 3. Who is Britannia? Britannia, the female personification of the British Isles, has been a popular figure
- 4. A symbol of British unity The symbol of Britannia has been used for thousands of years,
- 5. Renaissance and British Empire It was during the reign of Elizabeth I that "Britannia" came to
- 6. Modern associations During the 1990s the term Cool Britannia (drawn from a humorous version by the
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Britannia was the Roman and Greek term for the geographical region
Britannia was the Roman and Greek term for the geographical region
It is a term still used to refer to the island today.
The name is Latin, and derives from the Greek form Prettanike or Brettaniai (a collection of islands with individual names
The native Celtic inhabitants of the province are known as the Britons . In the 2nd century, Roman Britannia came to be personified as a goddess, armed with a trident and shield and wearing a Corinthian helmet.
Who is Britannia?
Britannia, the female personification of the British Isles, has
Who is Britannia?
Britannia, the female personification of the British Isles, has
She was depicted on coins from this point onwards, appearing on the pennies.
While most Brits will have had a coin featuring Britannia in their purse/wallet at some point, her image has also been used in numerous other ways. She is the symbol of the Bank of England, and a number of other companies have also adopted her as part of their company identity, including Britannia Building Society and Britannia Airways, while her link to the sea has also made Britannia a popular name for boats over the years.
A symbol of British unity
The symbol of Britannia has been used
A symbol of British unity
The symbol of Britannia has been used
The answer could lie in the fact that she is seen as a symbol of British unity and strength.
Her appearance in the 17th century came not long after James I brought together England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland under one rule. Especially following the Acts of Union in 1707, which joined the Kingdoms of England and Scotland, the personification of the martial Britannia was used as an emblem of British imperial power.
Renaissance and British Empire
It was during the reign of Elizabeth I
Renaissance and British Empire
It was during the reign of Elizabeth I
Modern associations
During the 1990s the term Cool Britannia (drawn from a
Modern associations
During the 1990s the term Cool Britannia (drawn from a
In the song "Waiting for the Worms" Pink Floyd makes reference to Britannia in the lyric "Would you like to see Britannia rule again? My friend."