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15 de abr. de 2024 · King Arthur, legendary British king who appears in a cycle of medieval romances (known as the Matter of Britain) as the sovereign of a knightly fellowship of the Round Table. It is not certain how these legends originated or whether the figure of Arthur was based on a historical person.
- Round Table
Round Table, in Arthurian legend, the table of Arthur,...
- Excalibur
Excalibur, in Arthurian legend, King Arthur’s sword.As a...
- Historia Brittonum
In King Arthur. The 9th-century Historia Brittonum,...
- Brythonic
Brythonic languages, one of two groups of the modern Celtic...
- Historia Regum Britanniae
Historia regum Britanniae, fictional history of Britain...
- Guinevere
Guinevere, wife of Arthur, legendary king of Britain, best...
- Arthurian Legend
Arthurian legend, the body of stories and medieval romances,...
- Round Table
King Arthur (Welsh: Brenin Arthur, Cornish: Arthur Gernow, Breton: Roue Arzhur, French: Roi Arthur), according to legends, was a king of Britain. He is a folk hero and a central figure in the medieval literary tradition known as the Matter of Britain.
12 de may. de 2017 · King Arthur is among the most famous literary characters of all time. The Arthurian legend of the Knights of the Round Table, Camelot, the Quest for the Holy Grail, the love affair of Lancelot and Guinevere, and the wizard Merlin have informed and inspired literary, musical, and other major artistic visions for centuries.
9 de abr. de 2024 · Learn about the historical and literary origins of the legendary king of Britain and his knights. Explore the places in Britain that claim a connection to Arthur and his adventures.
9 de abr. de 2024 · The Arthurian Legend developed in Europe between c. 830, when the Welsh historian Nennius first mentions King Arthur through c. 1469 when Sir Thomas Malory composes Le Morte D’Arthur, the best-known version of the tales, which was published by William Caxton in 1485 and became a best-seller, as it has remained since its revival in the 19th century.
17 de feb. de 2011 · Explore the origins and evolution of the legendary king of Britain, from Celtic warrior to Christian hero to chivalric icon. Learn how Arthur was invented, reinvented and politicized in different historical and literary contexts.
