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Why didn't merlin want to proclaim arthur king just yet?
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Why did Arthur need to be raised in hiding?
Uther would be dead soon afterArthur and many would try to get rid of Arthur the rightful heir to the throne who was just born . to prevent this king Uther gave Arthur to Merlin who gave it to an extremly trusted knight named sir Ector ( also known as the trustworthy knight )who took care of Arthur for eighteen years until arthur pulled the sword out of the anvil.
How did the Kush empire fall?
it just didnt have everything that it needed.
What does Excalibur symbolizes?
Arthur's sword, symbol of divine kingship, is as much a character in the legend as any human or supernatural being. Excalibur is a symbol of the responsibility of power. In Tennyson's Idylls of the King, one side of Arthur's sword is engraved " in the oldest tongue of all this world,/ 'Take me, but turn the blade and ye shall see,/And written in the speech ye speak yourself,/'Cast me away!'" Tennyson describes Arthur's face as sad as he receives the sword, though Merlin counsels, "'Take thou and strike! the time to cast away/Is yet far-off.'" From the very words etched on the sword, we immediately see the cyclical nature of kingship. "Take me" becomes a call-to-arms for Arthur. By grasping the sword, Arthur accepts responsibility that leadership entails, his sadness an acknowledgement that his power will inevitably wane. According to legend, Arthur also possessed a lance, Ron, and a shield, Pridwen, on the back of which was painted a portrait of the Virgin Mary. The origins of the sword date back to Celtic mythology, but are found in British, Welsh, and Irish epics. The Welsh name for the sword was Caledvwlch. Irish stories call it Caladbolg, the fairy sword of the hero Cuchulain. In various British Arthur stories, Excalibur is often referred to as "Caliburn." Loomis comments the "ex-" or "es-" prefix that was later added was a "peculiar tendency" of the time period (424). There are two explanations of the way in which Arthur acquires Excalibur. Contemporary story-tellers are fond of "the sword in the stone" narrative in which young Arthur pulls the magical sword from a rock and anvil bearing this inscription: "Whoso pulleth out this sword of this stone and anvil is likewise King of all England." This is, for example, the main dramatic action in Disney's Sword in the Stone. Arthur's ability to pull the sword from the stone proves his worthiness as King. A second version describes Arthur and Merlin riding to a lake. Here they "see an arm clothed in white samite, rising from the water and holding a sword. Presently a damsel rides rapidly toward them, and at Merlin's bidding dismounts and walks with dry feet over the water. She takes the sword, the arm vanishes,and the damsel brings the coveted weapon back to Arthur. " Here we see the commingling of Christian and pagan motifs, the Christ-like walking on water with the fairy quality of Excalibur and the mythic making of a King. This version of the story is spoofed in Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) when the peasant Dennis, working on a Marxist commune, meets King Arthur. His companion, a warty old woman, asks Arthur how he came to be king, and Arthur, looking skyward, says he received kingship through the supernatural sanction of "the Lady of the Lake, her arm clad in shining samite" who lifted Excalibur "aloft from the bosom of the lake" to bestow it upon him, this description setting up Dennis's rejoinder: "Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government. You can't expect to wield supreme power just because some watery tart threw a sword at you!"
Was King Arthur really king of England?
No one is entirely sure if King Arthur really existed. There is potentially some element of truth in the story, but over the years it's been 'padded out' with adventures and things to make it a more interesting story. For all we know, King Arthur may not have been royalty at all. The historical basis for the Arthur legend lies in the 5th and 6th centuries when Roman Britain was fighting against the Anglo-Saxon invaders. Arthur, or his historical progenetor, would have been a British leader fighting against the Saxons. Thus he might have been called King of Britain but he was against the people who were not yet called English. Evidence shows that King Arthur was real, but wasn't actually a king. He was just a peasant, a rebel. We all have just made up this fantastic story about him because he was a great man. Like J.F.K. Some people say J.F.K was really "king" Arthur reincarnated.
Where was the excalibur thrown when king Arthur died?
excalibur was not thrown in the lake with the lady nor was it drawn there by king arthur. it was made in a mysic forge, the same place where lady guinevere betrayed arthur with lancelot. and, that is where it was thrown, back to where it came but if it needed to be drawn again it can be drawn anywhere, like the stone begonoth or anywhere. you just need to have a heart full of love and courage.and, you need to believe.
How did Arthur find out Merlin has magic?
Arthur hasn't YET. Only Lancelot, Gaius, Merlin's mother, Merlin's friend from his old village Will and Merlin himself (obviously) know that Merlin is a sorcerer. Lets keep our fingers crossed that Arthur does find out, If Merlin tells Arthur, imagine Arthur's face, or if Arthur realizes Merlin is a sorcerer and confronts him, imagine Merlin's face!! Added by Queen Arwen: Arthur may not have found out yet, but apparently he will in Season 5. This is from reliable sources, and is not just hearsay!
Why is Merlin Arthur's personal wizard?
It all started when they were young when Arthur was just prince, Arthur have captured Merlin to go to prison when Merlin accidently disrespected him, and when Arthur went in his royal dinning room he encountered his father, Uther Pentragon, with someone who came to kill Arthur and when this enemy of Arthur threw a knife at Arthur, Merlin jumped and pushed him aside and saved his life. And therefore Arthur's father made him Arthur's personal protector. But no one knew he had magic accept for Merlins mentor Blaise.
Why Merlin was significant?
Merlin was an adviser to King Arthur. There is a very famous story of a poor boy named Arthur, who Merlin took in. He taught him well and when the time came to choose a king, the country decided whoever could pull the sword out of the stone would be king. No one could do it, but Arthur even though he was just a boy.
Does Gwaine know Merlin has magic?
Morgana in the TV series, Merlin, is said to be King Uther's ward, But really in the legend she is Arthur's evil step sister Morgan La Feye. In the first series there is some suspision into whether Arthur and Morgana fancy/love each other and the same with Merlin! But soon after Arthur is in love with Guinevere which is in the Arturian Legend. So that leaves Merlin but soon after in late Season 3 and 4, She is evil and hates both of them.So, Morgana loves niether Arthur nor Merlin.
Who is Guinivere in Merlin?
Guinevere was just Lady Morgana's maid when Uther was at the throne. Guinevere soon became close to Prince Arthur and when Arthur became King he choose Guinevere to be his Queen.
Who was the legendary magician in the court of King Arthur?
Merlin, because he helped Arthur gain the throne when his father died. Sadly, he lived until he was sure that Arthur could go on without him and died in a magic sealed cave. It was believed that he had a apprentice. His apprentice learned that Merlin knew the magic words for sealing the cave, but not unsealing the cave. So the apprentice tricked Merlin into believing that she wanted to look inside the cave but actually, she just wanted to seal Merlin in the cave and become the greatest magician in the world.
What prophecy does Merlin make about Arthur's marriage to Gwynevere?
Instead of searching for answers on here, why dont you just go read the book? Noobs -.-
Why didn't Merlin want to proclaim arthur king just yet?
Merlin knew that Arthur's true identity as the rightful king needed to be kept a secret until he was ready, in order to protect him from those who sought to harm him. By waiting, Merlin could ensure that Arthur was prepared to take on the responsibilities of being king and that his claim to the throne would be strong and supported by the people.
How did King Arthur become king at his age of 15?
I suppose it's really because things were very different then. In Ancient Egypt people could become pharoahs at as young as nine. So I guess, really, if we're considering the story complete and utter fact, it was just because things were just so different.
Why did King Arthur create the round table?
he used his awsome skill to get a round table naa just joken Merlin cut it from a massive tree he used his awsome skill to get a round table naa just joken Merlin cut it from a massive tree
What is the relationship between Merlin and Morgana?
Merlin has a beard and Merlin is just a servant person thingy and Morgana is the kings sister so i guess they're just kind of nothing in laws.
Why did Arthur need to be raised in hiding?
Uther would be dead soon afterArthur and many would try to get rid of Arthur the rightful heir to the throne who was just born . to prevent this king Uther gave Arthur to Merlin who gave it to an extremly trusted knight named sir Ector ( also known as the trustworthy knight )who took care of Arthur for eighteen years until arthur pulled the sword out of the anvil.
