Albion is an alternative name for Great Britain. The oldest attestation of the toponym comes from the Greek language. It is sometimes used poetically and generally to refer to the island, but is less common than "Britain" today.

In the mythology of William Blake, Albion is the primeval man whose fall and division results in the Four Zoas: Urizen, Tharmas, Luvah / Orc and Urthona / Los. The name derives from the ancient and mythological name of Britain, Albion.

The land is inhabited by many magical and non-magical people and creatures who are frequently in conflict and battles with each other. People often live in castles ; villages or temporary camps. Magic is a supernatural force woven into the earth.

Albion, the earliest-known name for the island of Britain. It was used by ancient Greek geographers from the 4th century bce and even earlier, who distinguished “Albion” from Ierne (Ireland) and from smaller members of the British Isles.

Sep 28, 2024 · Albion, as depicted in the works of Holinshed and Spenser, is a foundational figure in the mythic history of Britain. His divine parentage, legendary battles, and symbolic significance enrich our understanding of Britain’s cultural and historical narrative.

Nov 25, 2017 · Britain’s oldest acknowledged name is thought to be taken from a prehistoric giant king called ‘Albion’ who made his way to the island after being banished from his homeland of Greece. “He was begotten by the sea-god whom the Greeks called Poseidon, the …

Known as the "Albina story" (or Des Grantz Geanz), it claimed Gogmagog to be a giant descended from Albina and her sisters, thirty daughters of the king of Greece exiled to the land later to be known as "Albion".

Albion is a very green land, bounded by rich seas to the west and south. In the north, Albion extends to the Ironwash River, beyond which lie the Edgelands. The extent of Albion to the east is not clear.

Arthur’s destiny was to unite Albion into one land. That land is the current UK, or UNITED Kingdom. They never intended to “show” a magical Albion because in the legend that hasn’t happened (yet).

Albion was born when the Fisher King’s lands were restored with his demise S3E08. Albion was born with the death of Uther/ Arthur’s accession to the throne S4E03. Taking a very loose interpretation of the term 'land', Albion could be the combined lands of Land of Avalon and the Land of Myth. Arthur united them with his death S5E13.