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Apr 15, 2024 · King Arthur, legendary British king who appears in a cycle of medieval romances (known as the Matter of Britain) as the sovereign of a knightly fellowship of the Round Table. It is not certain how these legends originated or whether the figure of Arthur was based on a historical person.
- Arthurian Legend
Arthurian legend, the body of stories and medieval romances...
- Excalibur
Excalibur, in Arthurian legend, King Arthur’s sword.As a...
- Arthurian Legend
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.
- 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
Apr 2, 2014 · Learn about the possible historical origins, literary adaptations and cultural impact of King Arthur, the legendary British leader of Camelot and the Knights of the Round Table. Explore the sources, facts and fiction of his story, from medieval texts to modern movies and TV shows.
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.
Feb 17, 2011 · Explore the origins and evolution of the legendary king of Britain, from Celtic warrior to Christian hero to chivalric icon. Learn how Arthur was invented, reinvented and politicized in different historical and literary contexts.
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