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How did Merlin arrange for the next king of England to be decided?
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∙ 11y ago
Merlin arranged for the King of England, after Uther's death, to be decided by a test. In a church graveyard was a stone, and in it a sword with the words on either side "Take me up" and "Cast me away".
All knights tried to draw the sword from the stone but couldn't. Arthur wasn't allowed to try as he was only a squire.
At the tournament, Kay is missing his sword as Arthur, as Kay's squire, has forgotten it. He runs back to the inn but it's closed, so he spots the sword in the church graveyard and draws it, promising to return it. He takes it to Kay, who recognises it.
After, Kay is asked by his father, Sir Ector, if he drew it and he says he did. They return to the graveyard and the sword is placed back in the stone and Kay is instructed to draw it again. Naturally, he can't. Arthur is then told to try and he draws the sword easily.
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He did not have to defeat anyone . . . legend has it that whoever could pull this sword out of the stone would become king of England . . . Merlin had led Arthur to the sword in the stone and Arthur pulled it out and became a great king. This is a fascinating fable.
Who was the magician who acted as King Arthur's primary advisor?
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Why Merlin was significant?
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Who was Merlin in King Arthur?
Stephen Dillane was Merlin in 2004 movie King Arthur.
What are facts about Merlin?
he is a wizard from the time of King Arthur. Merlin helped raise King Arthur
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He did not have to defeat anyone . . . legend has it that whoever could pull this sword out of the stone would become king of England . . . Merlin had led Arthur to the sword in the stone and Arthur pulled it out and became a great king. This is a fascinating fable.
When did William the conquer sail to England?
William was nominated to be king of England. He wasn't chosen so he decided to come over and conquer England and be king. He came over to England in 1066
Who was the magician who acted as King Arthur's primary advisor?
Merlin
Who was the magician that helped King Arthur?
merlin the enchanter was the person who raised king arthur and helped him
Where does the actor bradley James come from who plays king Arthur?
The Actor Bradley James comes from England, and will eventually become King Arthur. [this is if you're referring to the Adventure of Merlin].
Who is Merlin in the life of King Arthur?
Merlin, is a wizard and a great friend of King Arthur.
Why was Merlin important to the tales of King Arthur?
Merlin was his foster father and caregiver.
Was merlin a druid?
Merlin was seen as a wise man that advised king Arthur
Why is King Arthur a knight and a king?
King Arthur did not become a knight. He was working for a knight and planning to become one, but he became king first. There was a contest once that Merlin held. Uther Pendragon was king but died. They had to decide who would be king of England so they put a magical sword in a stone. Whoever pulled it out was king of England and King Arthur did.
