The Merovingian dynasty in France traced its origin back to Clovis's legendary grandfather,Merovech,who was believed to be:
A) the last commander of the Roman legions in the West.
B) a sea monster.
C) the grandfather of England's King Arthur.
D) a Benedictine monk who converted the Franks.
E) a Viking who had settled in northern France and conquered the Lombards.

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According to legend and mythology, Merovech was believed to be born from the union of a human woman and a sea monster, hence his nickname "Merovech the Beast."

The Merovingian Dynasty in France Traced Its Origin Back to Clovis's