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King Arthur is perhaps the most legendary icon of medieval Britain. His popularity has lasted centuries, mostly thanks to the numerous incarnations of his story that pop up time and time again.
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Feb 2, 2017 · Published: February 2, 2017 10:24am EST. 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...
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Jun 9, 2011 · But why is the legend of King Arthur such a compelling one in culture? For a man who may or may not have wandered Britain some 1,500 years ago, King Arthur retains the enviable knack of...
Feb 6, 2017 · King Arthur is one of, if not the, most legendary icons of medieval Britain. His popularity has lasted centuries, mostly thanks to the numerous incarnations of his story that pop up time and time again. Indeed, his is one of the most enduring stories of all time.
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Nov 9, 2024 · Stories about King Arthur became popular before the 11th century. Geoffrey of Monmouth’s Historia regum Britanniae, written between 1135 and 1139, brought Arthur European fame. Today the character of King Arthur appears in comic books, novels, television shows, and films.
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- King Arthur is a legendary British king who appears in a series of stories and medieval romances as the leader of a knightly fellowship called the...
- Historians cannot confirm King Arthur’s existence, though some speculate that he was a real warrior who led British armies against Saxon invaders i...
- Legends disagree on how Arthur became king, though most involve his famous sword, Excalibur. Some involve Arthur fulfilling a prophecy by pulling E...
- King Arthur was married to Guinevere in most legends. Early traditions of abduction and infidelity follow Guinevere, who in some stories was carrie...
Jul 30, 2024 · This hour, we take a look at the legends of King Arthur. We discuss their evolution and why they endure. Plus, we talk with author Lev Grossman about his new retelling of the King Arthur legend, The Bright Sword .
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The legend of King Arthur is one of the most powerful, and fascinating, stories ever — and for many, many reasons. It has all the elements of a great story: drama, adventure, romance, conflict and betrayal, interesting characters — just to name a few — plus the magical elements (though the King Arthur legend would still be a great story ...
