C. Scott Littleton's "Sarmatian Connection" hypothesis suggests that the core of the Arthurian tradition was provided by steppe nomads in the final days of the Roman Empire and that Celtic and Christian materials are overlays on the basic tales.

 From Scythia to Camelot

Coauthored with C. Scott Littleton, From Scythia to Camelot argues that the legends of King Arthur, the Knights of the Round Table and the Holy Grail were brought to Europe from the south Russian steppes in the final days of the Roman Empire. Revised paperback edition.

  Hardcover.

 The New Comparative Mythology: An Anthropological Assessment of the Theories of Georges Dumezil

C. Scott Littleton masterful study of the works of Georges Dumezil; contains references to Littleton's "Sarmatian Connection" hypothesis, regarding the Arthurian legends.

Other Books By C. Scott Littleton

 The Diaries of Blakely Wilson: An American Traveler in Europe, Egypt, and the Holy Land, 1874-1876

Littleton and his cousin, Horace L. Hotchkiss, co-edited these fascinating accounts, written by their great-great grandfather, Blakely Wilson.

 Eastern Wisdom: An Illustrated Guide to the Religions and Philosophies of the East (Henry Holt Reference Book)

Littleton edited this survey of eastern religions and philosophies; the book makes a wonderful classroom text.

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