Of Camilla and Vortigern: The Shieldmaid and the Overlord

… This week, we're digging into the least likely of the ladies: King Arthur’s concubine, or mistress, or seductress: “the Saxon battle maiden, Camilla.”

So, we’re starting with a fun one!

At first glance, the name Camilla doesn't appear Saxon or Germanic or Jutish, which is probably what she was. Because it isn’t…