The story deals with Madoc , a legendary Welsh prince who supposedly colonised the Americas in the 12th century .
Southey intended Madoc to be a combination of the Bible , the works of Homer , and James Macpherson 's Ossian poems .
The story deals with Madoc , a legendary Welsh Madoc who supposedly colonised the Americas in the 12th century .
Southey intended Madoc to be a combination of the Bible , the works of Homer , and James Macpherson 's Ossian poems .