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There is little direct historical evidence of a King Arthur but historical evidence shows that the most likely source of the legend is from ancient British folk lore. The legend is highly rooted in what is now Great Britain but various facets have been added over the centuries with elements of Baewolf, Adam and Eve, Crusader folk-lore, etc. The legend was around prior to the crusades so the Christian elements were an addition (Quest for the Grail) as was Lancelot and Guenivere.

The core of the folk-lore appears to be the concept of a strong leader bringing together various groups to carve out a perfect kingdom that ultimately fall through the failing of man. Camelot is always an ultimately unattainable\unsustainable ideal.

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