No text truly resembles the account of Bede

The account of Cædmon, reported by Bede without citing his sources, has led many researchers to look for parallels since the 1830s. Comparisons conducted with literatures and traditions from around the world have finally proven the total uniqueness of this ancient text. None of the identified analogues correspond to Bede's account by more than about 50 percent, according to the observations of John D. Niles.