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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.
Apr 15, 2024 · 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 Round Table.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
- Historians cannot confirm King Arthur’s existence, though some speculate that he was a real warrior who led British armies against Saxon invaders i...
- Stories about King Arthur became popular before the 11th century. Geoffrey of Monmouth’s Historia regum Britanniae, written between 1135 and 1139,...
- 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...
May 12, 2017 · King Arthur is among the most famous literary characters of all time. The Arthurian legend of the Knights of the Round Table, Camelot, the Quest for the Holy Grail, the love affair of Lancelot and Guinevere, and the wizard Merlin have informed and inspired literary, musical, and other major artistic visions for centuries.
- Joshua J. Mark
Apr 2, 2014 · Learn about the possible historical origins and the mythical adventures of King Arthur, the legendary leader of Camelot and the Knights of the Round Table. Explore how his story has been portrayed in literature, film and TV over the centuries.
Explore the legend of King Arthur and his court at Tintagel, a medieval castle in Cornwall, England. Learn about the archaeological evidence, the historical sources and the cultural impact of the Arthurian tales.
- Joshua Hammer
Learn about the legendary British leader who fought against Saxon invaders and inspired many stories and romances. Explore the historical and literary sources of the Arthurian legend, from Geoffrey of Monmouth to Chrétien de Troyes.
May 16, 2017 · Explore the possible historical origins of the legendary King Arthur and his knights in the 5th or 6th century CE Britain. Learn about the sources, the legends, and the controversies surrounding the 'once and future king' of Britain.
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