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Avalon (/ ˈ æ v ə l ɒ n /) is a mythical island featured in the Arthurian legend. It first appeared in Geoffrey of Monmouth's 1136 Historia Regum Britanniae as a place of magic where King Arthur's sword Excalibur was made and later where Arthur was taken to recover from being gravely wounded at the Battle of Camlann.
Avalon, island to which Britain’s legendary king Arthur was conveyed for the healing of his wounds after his final battle. It is first mentioned in Geoffrey of Monmouth’s Historia regum Britanniae (c. 1136), while the same author’s Vita Merlini (c. 1150) described it as “the island of apples.
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Avalon in Alpharetta, GA offers a family-friendly atmosphere including a shopping center, apartments, movie theater and community events. Learn more here!
Mar 10, 2017 · It is possible, based on this lack of evidence, that Avalon was never a real island, but rather was a Christianization and “Britonization” of the pre-Christian Irish legend of Emain Ablach. This is reasonable considering the association of Avalon with apple trees, healing, and rejuvenation.
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Avalon is the only incorporated city on Santa Catalina Island, in the California Channel Islands, and the southernmost city in Los Angeles County. The city is a resort community with the waterfront dominated by tourism -oriented businesses.
The town of Avalon surrounds the beautiful Avalon Bay on the southeast end of Santa Catalina Island. Find things to do, shopping, tours and restaurants.
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