Covadonga

Proper noun

Meaning

Covadonga

A village in Asturias.

Examples

Al Qama eventually arrived at Covadonga, and sent forward an envoy to convince Pelagius to surrender. Source: Internet

Pelagius never attempted to force the issue, and it was a Umayyad defeat elsewhere that probably set the stage for the Battle of Covadonga. Source: Internet

Monument in memory of Pelagius at Covadonga, site of his famous victory. Source: Internet

The Chronica Albeldense, in narrating the happenings of Covadonga, stated that "Divine providence brings forth the King of Asturias". Source: Internet

Since the Chronicles of the Asturian kingdom were written a century and a half after the battle of Covadonga, there are many aspects of the first Asturian kings that remain shrouded in myth and legend. Source: Internet

Munuza, learning of the defeat, organized another force, and gathered what was left of the survivors of Covadonga. Source: Internet

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