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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ExcaliburExcalibur - Wikipedia

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   Excalibur is the mythical sword of King Arthur that may possess magical powers or be associated with the rightful sovereignty of Britain. Traditionally, the sword in the stone that is the proof of Arthur's lineage and the sword given him by a Lady of the Lake are not the same weapon, even as in some versions of the legend both of them share the ...

   • Affiliation: Avalon
   • Type: Legendary sword

   • Function: Proof of Arthur's divine right, magic weapon, ritual item

2. www.britannica.com › topic › Excalibur-Arthurian-legendExcalibur | Legend & Sword | Britannica

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   Apr 7, 2024 · Excalibur, in Arthurian legend, King Arthur’s sword. As a boy, Arthur alone was able to draw the sword out of a stone in which it had been magically fixed. Another legend suggests that it was given to Arthur by the Lady of the Lake. Learn more about Excalibur in this article.

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4. www.worldhistory.org › ExcaliburExcalibur - World History Encyclopedia

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   May 17, 2017 · Excalibur is the sword of King Arthur in Sir Thomas Malory's iconic work Le Morte D'Arthur published in in 1485 CE. The sword was originally introduced in Geoffrey of Monmouth's History of the Kings of Britain (1136 CE) as Caliburnus (or Caliburn) and further developed by later writers before Malory immortalized it in his work.

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5. worldhistoryedu.com › excalibur-origin-story-mythsExcalibur - Origin Story, Myths & Powers - World History Edu

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   Jul 12, 2019 · Excalibur is the magical sword that was wielded by the legendary King Arthur in the Arthurian legend. Learn how he obtained it from a stone or a lake, and what powers it had to help him fight and win battles. Discover the stories and myths that surround this iconic weapon and its history.

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   Where does Excalibur come from?

   • Excalibur is given to Arthur through magical means, by the Lady of the Lake; it is not a weapon forged in this world but in another. The sword comes from this other realm and, once Arthur is defeated and dying, it must be returned there.

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   How is Excalibur described?

   • Excalibur is described in more or less the same way every time it appears in a story. In Malory's work, when Arthur is attacked by King Lot, he is at first beaten until he unleashes the power of his sword: Therewith King Lot smote down King Arthur.

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   What does Excalibur mean in our island story?

   • The Excalibur Sword. Depictions in Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall’s Our Island Story (1906). Image Source. Excalibur refers to the magical sword that was wielded by the legendary King Arthur. According to several stories, the Excalibur sword bestowed upon the wielder great power and might.

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   Is Excalibur the same as Arthur's Sword?

   • Traditionally, the sword in the stone that is the proof of Arthur's lineage and the sword given him by a Lady of the Lake are not the same weapon, even as in some versions of the legend both of them share the name of Excalibur. Several similar swords and other weapons also appear within Arthurian texts, as well as in other legends.

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7. www.timelessmyths.com › arthurian › excaliburLegend Of Excalibur: King Arthur’s Wondrous Sword

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   Learn about the origin and adventures of Excalibur, the legendary sword of King Arthur, from various sources and versions. Discover how Arthur obtained the sword, how he used it in battles, and how it was lost and recovered.

8. www.historydefined.net › excaliburExcalibur: The Legendary Sword of King Arthur - History Defined

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   Learn about the mythical sword Excalibur, its origin, history, and symbolism in the Arthurian Legend. Find out how it was given to King Arthur by the Lady of the Lake, how it was used by him and his knights, and how it was lost and recovered. Discover the parallels between Excalibur and the Bible and other stories.

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10. www.thevintagenews.com › 2018/07/09 › excaliburHistory's Most Famous Sword - The Real Story Behind the ...

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    Jul 9, 2018 · Learn about the origins, versions, and mystery of the sword Excalibur, the legendary weapon of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. Find out how a seven-year-old girl made a surprise discovery of a possible real Excalibur in a Cornish lake and how it relates to the Arthurian legends.