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King Arthur

King Arthur and the Knight of the Round Table are the leaders that defended England from the Saxons. With the help of the wizard Merlin, Arthur became King when he pulled the Excalibur sword from a stone.

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Who were King Arthur's men?

King Arthur's men are the Knights of the Round Table.

What are facts about guinevere?

She fell in love with Sir Lancelot but was the wife of King Arthur.

Where was Lancelot from?

Sir Lancelot was from Benwick.

How is King Arthur remembered today?

King Arthur is remembered today as a legendary figure symbolizing chivalry, heroism, and the ideal of noble leadership. His stories, particularly those surrounding the Knights of the Round Table, have influenced literature, film, and popular culture for centuries. Arthur's depiction often embodies themes of justice, loyalty, and the quest for a utopian society, making him a timeless icon in both historical and fictional narratives. His legacy continues to inspire adaptations and reinterpretations across various media.

Who has been called a wise ruler a great general and a model of knightly chivalry?

King Arthur has been called a wise ruler. King Arthur has also been called a great general and a model of knightly chivalry. There are plenty of stories based off of King Arthur and his triumphs.

How did green knight challenge arthur and his knights?

He wanted to see if they were as tough as he had heard, so he challenged one of them to chop his head off with an axe. Then, in 11 months from now the same man would come to the Green Chapel, and he could strike him once on the neck as he had done to him. Sir Gawain/Gwaine took up the challenge, and set out in 11 months. He stayed in a castle, where the lord struck a deal with him: when the lord went out hunting, he would give everything he caught to Gawain. In return, Gawain must give him everything he comes by at the castle. The lord's wife falls in love with Gawain, and on the first day, kisses him once. Gwaine kisses the lord once, keeping the deal. On the second day, she kissed him twice, so he again returned the kisses. But on the third day, when he was to be on his way to the Green Chapel, she gave him a hand-woven belt as a token of her love. It would keep her safe, she said. Completely forgetting the bargain, he left with the belt on underneath his armor. When he reached the Green Chapel, the Green Knight was waiting for him. He swung his axe, but did not touch Gawain. He swung it a second time, and, again did not spill any blood. But on the third time, he cut the neck, just deep enough to spill blood. The Green Knight was really the lord from the castle, and was testing, no only the bravery of the knights, but the nobility, their truthfulness. He struck him only once on the third swing, because that was when he had broken his promise - he had not given him the belt his wife had given him.

What happened to Merlin after Arthur dies?

no one knows what happens to Merlin, only that he will never die and he will wait for the king to rise once again.

How does Malory foreshadow Arthurs death in Morte d Arthur?

Malory foreshadows Arthur's death in "Le Morte d'Arthur" with the title of the story. The title is French for "The Death of Arthur."

How is the truce between arthur and Mordred broken?

The truce between Arthur and Mordred is broken when a snake bites a knight during a meeting to negotiate peace. In a panic, the knight draws his sword, leading to chaos as both sides interpret this as a signal to resume hostilities. This breakdown in trust escalates the conflict, culminating in a fierce battle between Arthur's forces and Mordred's army. Ultimately, this betrayal marks the beginning of the end for both characters and the legendary Camelot.

What was the importance of the round table?

The Round Table was important because it gave everyone who sat there to be equal with everyone else. No king or knight was more important than the other.

What personal characteristics motivates sir Bedivere to disobey king Arthur's order to throw the sword in the lake?

The personal characteristics might be greed or covetousness, or just thrift.

Sir Bedevere defies Arthur's orders the first 2 times he tells him to throw it away as he thinks that it would be a waste to throw such a powerful, useful weapon away as in many versions of the tale it had much power, and in some versions they said that if you fought with it, you'd never lose. However on the third time Arthur commands him to do so, Sir Bedevere can see he's intent on having it thrown in the lake and so does it. Also, he can see that Arthur will not be fooled into believing Sir Bedevere did it when he did not.