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- The core myths of the Celtic peoples centre on the great cycle of stories based on the life and exploits of King Arthur. These legends link Arthur to a common poetic idea of Britain as a kind of paradise of the West, with a primeval unspoiled past. Together they add up to the greatest theme in the literature of the British Isles.
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Nov 9, 2024 · Legends disagree on how Arthur became king, though most involve his famous sword, Excalibur. Some involve Arthur fulfilling a prophecy by pulling Excalibur from a stone, whereas others say the sword was given to him by a magical woman in a lake.
- Brythonic
Brythonic languages, one of two groups of the modern Celtic...
- Kids
The Legend of Arthur. According to the stories, Arthur was...
- Students
From Stories of King Arthur and the Round Table by Beatrice...
- Excalibur
Excalibur, in Arthurian legend, King Arthur’s sword.As a...
- Historia Brittonum
Arthurian legend. In King Arthur. The 9th-century Historia...
- Round Table
Round Table, in Arthurian legend, the table of Arthur,...
- Guinevere
Guinevere, wife of Arthur, legendary king of Britain, best...
- Historia Regum Britanniae
Historia regum Britanniae, fictional history of Britain...
- Brythonic
King Arthur (Welsh: Brenin Arthur, Cornish: Arthur Gernow, Breton: Roue Arzhur, French: Roi Arthur), according to legends, was a king of Britain. He is a folk hero and a central figure in the medieval literary tradition known as the Matter of Britain.
Feb 2, 2017 · King Arthur is one of, if not the, most legendary icons of medieval Britain. His popularity has lasted centuries, mostly of his story that pop up time and time again. Sir Galahad pulls the...
- Raluca Radulescu
- The Historical Background
- The Arthurian Legend
- The Legend as Allegory
- Legacy
The claim that the legendary Arthur is based on an actual person is supported by the fact that 'Arthur' is a Welsh name derived from the Roman family name Artorius. The figure of Ambrosius Aurelianus, it is argued, could have had the given name Artorius. Roman names had become common in Britain since the conquest under Claudiusin 43 CE. Rome began ...
Geoffrey of Monmouth is known as the Father of the Arthurian Legend for developing the character of King Arthur, adding mythical elements to his story, and introducing many of the central characters and motifs which would later be expanded upon by other writers. The phrase Arthurian Legend encompasses a number of different versions of the tale but,...
The story of King Arthur and his knights instantly resonated among the literate in the Middle Ages shortly after Geoffrey published his work in 1136 CE. By c. 1160 CE the Norman poet Wace had translated it into Old French vernacular and the great poet of Provence, Chretien de Troyes (c. 1130-c.1190 CE) expanded upon it in his works. The legend was ...
The legacy of the Arthurian legends is so pervasive that it touches every aspect of world culture. The quest for spiritual answers, the noble defender of the weak, the purity of romantic love, the importance of fidelity, freedom, justice, and equality, a fair and responsive government, and a good and noble leader, all of these aspects of the legend...
- Joshua J. Mark
Feb 6, 2017 · In a remarkable twist for a site steeped in Arthurian legend, recent archaeological findings reveal that King Arthur’s Hall on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall, long associated with medieval folklore, is far...
- Ancient-Origins
Oct 25, 2024 · Arthurian legend, the body of stories and medieval romances centering on the legendary king Arthur. Medieval writers, especially the French, variously treated stories of Arthur’s birth, the adventures of his knights, and the adulterous love between his knight Sir Lancelot and his queen, Guinevere.
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Sep 20, 2022 · One of the most powerful and enduring legends in British culture is the story of King Arthur. Indeed, so captivating was this legend that Arthur’s story spread widely throughout medieval Europe. Not only British but several French and German writers were inspired to recount his tale.
