King Arthur

King Arthur is known for showing kindness in various legends, such as through fair judgment, generosity, and protection of his people and knights. One famous example is when he pardoned Sir Gawain for his actions against Lancelot out of love for his knight. Arthur's kindness is often portrayed as a key aspect of his leadership and nobility.

The talisman of Merlin is a mystical object that is said to have been created by the legendary wizard, Merlin. It is believed to possess powerful magic and protective properties, providing its bearer with enhanced abilities and guidance. The specific form and abilities of the talisman may vary in different stories and legends.

In some versions of the legend, King Arthur executed his nephew Mordred for treason after Mordred rebelled against him.

The narrator burned his epic retelling of the Arthurian legend because he believed it wasn't good enough and was consumed by self-doubt and frustration about his work. It was a symbolic act of letting go and moving on from a project that was causing him more anguish than satisfaction.

In "Sir Gawain and the Loathly Lady," King Arthur is initially amused by the challenge presented by the loathly lady, but then becomes intrigued by Gawain's actions and the resolution of the story. Overall, the king's mood transitions from light-hearted curiosity to admiration for Gawain's loyalty and courage.

King Arthur disguises himself as a gardener's assistant to observe the virtues and behaviors of common people, to better understand and serve his kingdom as a fair and just ruler. This allows him to gain insights into the lives of his subjects and their needs.

The Wart is initially hesitant and unsure about becoming king because of the added responsibilities and expectations. However, as he grows and learns under Merlin's guidance, he gains confidence in his abilities and starts to embrace the idea of becoming a good and just ruler.

King Arthur and Kay go to London to participate in a tournament where knights from all over gather to compete. It is a way for Arthur to showcase his skills and establish his reputation as a formidable knight in the kingdom. Additionally, it is an opportunity for Arthur to prove himself as a worthy successor to the throne.

Igraine agrees to sleep with Uther because he uses Merlin's magic to make himself look like her husband, the Duke of Cornwall, with whom she is in love. She is unaware of the deception until afterward.

Some of the popular stories surrounding King Arthur include his conception by Uther Pendragon and Igraine, his pulling the sword Excalibur from the stone to prove his right to the throne, his marriage to Queen Guinevere, the formation of the Knights of the Round Table, his quest for the Holy Grail, and his eventual downfall at the hands of his son Mordred.

King Arthur is a legendary figure from British folklore, known for leading the defense of Britain against Saxon invaders in the late 5th and early 6th centuries. He is often depicted as a noble king who wields the magical sword Excalibur and is surrounded by knights of the Round Table. The stories of King Arthur are a blend of historical facts and mythological elements.

The four men still alive at the end of the battle in King Arthur are King Arthur, Sir Bedivere, Sir Lucan, and Sir Bedivere's brother.

Antonia Pakenham did not write a book about King Arthur. Antonia Fraser wrote "The King Arthur" in 1970, but it is about the historical figure rather than the legendary King Arthur.

Sir Lucas advises King Arthur to be cautious in choosing his battles and not to seek unnecessary conflict. He urges the king to prioritize peace and justice over aggression and to always consider the welfare of his people. Finally, he reminds Arthur to listen to the counsel of his trusted advisors to make wise decisions for the kingdom.

Arthur and Mordred are ultimately enemies in Arthurian legend. Mordred is often portrayed as Arthur's illegitimate son who rebels against him, leading to the Battle of Camlann where both are fatally wounded. Their conflict symbolizes the downfall of Camelot and the end of Arthur's reign.

In Arthurian legend, King Arthur is not punished directly in traditional terms, but he faces challenges and betrayals that ultimately lead to his downfall and the dissolution of his kingdom Camelot. His final fate, whether he dies in battle against Mordred or is taken to Avalon to be healed of his wounds, varies in different versions of the legend.

The main theme of "Le Morte d'Arthur" is the idea of chivalry, knighthood, and the quest for the idealized code of behavior. It also explores concepts of loyalty, justice, and the consequences of one's actions. Additionally, themes of fate, betrayal, and the illusion of power are prevalent throughout the story.

Sir Thomas Malory's "Le Morte Darthur" is probably the best known and most quoted book on the subject of King Arthur, but is thought by some to be a plagiarism of a much earlier French work, which itself, is thought to be a collection of stories about the exploits of various "real" people from a much earlier time.

There was gold lettering around the stone stating that - "Whoso pulleth out this sword of this stone and anvil, is rightwise king born of all England". Many worthy contenders had tried and failed to budge the sword.

According to the legend, Arthur pulled Excalibur from the stone into which his father, Uther Pendragon, had driven it many years earlier. Sir Kay pretended briefly that he had pulled the sword from the stone, but quickly admitted that it was Arthur.

Several of the Kings and Knights present were unhappy with the idea of Arthur as King (a boy king or a bastard king), most notably King Lot of Lothian and Orkney (in the more "modern" chronicles, such as Malory's), as well as Uriens of Gore (who in some accounts is the father of Guinevere), King Netres of Garlot, and "the King of Scotland", the "King of the Hundred Knights," and several others.

After the seige of Leondegrances castle, at which Uriens was one of the chief protagonists, Arthur put upon Uriens to "Knight" him.

In "The Discovery of King Arthur", historian Geoffrey Ashe argues very convincingly that the arthurian legends are ultimately based on a British leader who probably held sway from 455-470 A.D. and is known in historical documents as Riothomus. This was probably some kind of title rather than a personal name since it translates roughly as king-most. Little is definitively known about his career except that in 470 he led a substantial force of Britons across the English channel to help the Romans fight barbarians. Yes. It is also thought that he originated from the southern England - Eastern Wales area. He is believed to have held off Anglo-Saxon advances into Wessex until his death. Read the book Le Morte D' Arthur: King Arthur and the Legends of the Round Table by Sir Thomas Malory, it gives you the whole story. No, it did not happen. Yes it is nice to refer to books. But those books are made up. It all started out with Parzival but that book was written ages after Arthur was sayed to have lived. And before the publification of the book there are no records of King Arthur. There is no evidence that there was a round table with knights. There is no evidence that Arthur has been king of England. It appears that the real Arthur was a Roman-British military leader in the period after most of the Romans had left Britain. He was active in the west or north-west of England and possibly also Wales. Arthur became a cult figure, a myth, an icon for the Britons as they fought against the Anglo-Saxons. It's this mythology that was later developed into "King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table" and all that. The fact is that Le Morte D' Arthur was written in the middle ages by Thomas Malory and is a work of brilliance but is pure fiction. The events were supposed to have happened during 'the age of chivalry,' but there was nothing chivalrous about the 'Adventus Saxonum' which is a period much earlier in English (real) history around mid 5th to beginning of 6th century AD and when Arthur was most likely to have lived, albeit as a Brython/Roman leader.

Moreover, any 'real' Arthur living around AD 500 wouldn't have had knights, and that round table wasn't mentioned till several centuries later.

It's been about two years since I read Chrétien's Grail romance, and I don't remember that particular detail, but I've got an explanation that I think is serviceable:

The identification of Arthur's sword is not something that was established; originally, it was called Caliburn, after all, and his spear and shield also had names. Chrétien, who was (probably) at least moderately familiar with the Welsh and the other British source material, may have just wanted to give Gawain's sword a name. He then (again, probably) checked his sources and found the name "Excalibur" for a sword - sounds good enough and he then took it.

Alternately, as Arthur's nephew and best knight, it may have been that Gawain had been loaned the sword for the mission at hand.

The climax of "The Day of Destiny" in Sir Thomas Malory's "Le Morte d'Arthur" is the final battle between King Arthur and Mordred at the Battle of Camlann. This battle ultimately leads to the deaths of both Arthur and Mordred, as well as the downfall of Camelot and the Round Table.

The disappearance of Excalibur into the lake in "Morte d'Arthur'' represents the theme of chivalry and the passing of an era. It symbolizes the end of King Arthur's reign and the return of the sword to the Lady of the Lake, signifying the close connection between Arthur and the mystical forces that guided his kingdom.

It is an example of situational irony, as the reader expects Elaine to be eager to continue on her journey now that she is free from her unrequited love for Sir Lancelot. Instead, she chooses to return to her chamber, illustrating the unexpected nature of her decision.

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