The document provides an overview of the legends surrounding King Arthur, including that he was a Celtic warlord who defended England from invaders, and his story was passed down orally over generations. It describes characteristics of Arthurian legends like knights, quests, magic, and chivalry. Important figures mentioned are King Arthur, Merlin, the Lady of the Lake, Camelot, and the Knights of the Round Table.
The document provides an overview of the legends surrounding King Arthur, including that he was a Celtic warlord who defended England from invaders, and his story was passed down orally over generations. It describes characteristics of Arthurian legends like knights, quests, magic, and chivalry. Important figures mentioned are King Arthur, Merlin, the Lady of the Lake, Camelot, and the Knights of the Round Table.
The document provides an overview of the legends surrounding King Arthur, including that he was a Celtic warlord who defended England from invaders, and his story was passed down orally over generations. It describes characteristics of Arthurian legends like knights, quests, magic, and chivalry. Important figures mentioned are King Arthur, Merlin, the Lady of the Lake, Camelot, and the Knights of the Round Table.
The document provides an overview of the legends surrounding King Arthur, including that he was a Celtic warlord who defended England from invaders, and his story was passed down orally over generations. It describes characteristics of Arthurian legends like knights, quests, magic, and chivalry. Important figures mentioned are King Arthur, Merlin, the Lady of the Lake, Camelot, and the Knights of the Round Table.
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Some of the key takeaways are that Arthur was likely a Celtic warlord who defended Britain from invaders, his story has been passed down orally and in various writings over time, and he demonstrates characteristics of a romantic hero.
Medieval romances typically involve knights, kings, quests, magic/supernatural elements, castles/forests, heroic characters, disguises, and romantic love.
The two versions of how Arthur received Excalibur are the Sword in the Stone and the Lady of the Lake versions.
King Arthur Legends
Introductions to the man, the
legend, the hero The Soldier Not a king but a Celtic warlord/general
Successful against barbarians who
invaded England
Trained in way by the Romans
Legend Story passed down by word of mouth from generation to generation Have been written down in 6 different languages, therefore spellings vary Most popular: Thomas Malorys Le Morte d Arthur, Lord Tennysons Idylls of the King, and T. H. Whites The Once and Future King Legend of Excalibur Two versions: Sword in the Stone and Lady of the Lake Characteristics of Medieval Romances Knights, kings, lords, queens Chivalryideal qualities of knighthood A quest Good vs. evil Magicmysterious, supernatural events Castles, gardens, forests Larger than life heroescan have magic or extraordinary powers Use disguises to conceal true identity Romantic love Quest Adventure for something/someone of importance Has to be of personal significance Elements of mysterymonsters, evil, etc. Long voyage Defeats the foe Dangerous Hero matures through quest Examples: Star Wars, An American Tale, The Fugitive, Lord of the Rings Trilogy Characteristics of the Romantic Hero Larger than life Intelligent Wants to make world better Witty Has inner drive, strength Imaginative Usually young Has contact with world above Physically and mentally strong Leader Close to nature; understands Actions bring food to people ways of earth God-like Lives clean life, uncluttered, Can come from magical origins simple courteous; has self-control Has endurance Chivalry Qualities of a Knight Physically strong Must make good on Experienced his word horsemen Polite and courteous Well trained in use of Could take on only weapons fair or just fight Must love honor Swore to defend and Must right wrongs honor all women Willing to risk own life Loyal to his lord, his Must defend weak family and his comrades Aspects of the Professional Warrior Weapons His flag Horse Had to have at least three A battle horse Horse for route Pack horse for luggage Attendants Required several One to conduct horses One to bear heaviest weapons One to aid master in mounting horses One to guard prisoners Arthurian legends are examples of medieval romances Sir Thomas Malory was responsible for making the story Englishalso romanticized it Tennyson wrote heroic version of legends Important People and Places King Arthurson of Uther Pendragon; King of Britian; founder of the Knights of the Round Table Avalonisland in the western seas where King Arthur goes at his death Sir Bediverelast of the Knights of the Round Table Camelotcity where Arthurs court is established Sir EctorArthurs foster father ExcaliburArthurs sword Sir Galahadson of Sir Lancelot and purest of Arthurs knights; succeeds in the quest for the Holy Grail Sir GarethGawains brother and Arthurs nephew; assumes disguise as Beaumains Sir Gawainnephew to King Arthur; son of Morgana; most courteous of Arthurs knights Queen Guineveredaughter of King Lodegreaunce; Arthurs wife Holy Grailcup used at Last Supper; object of quests of Knights of the Round Table Sir KayArthurs foster brother and steward Lady of the LakeGives Arthur his sword Sir Launcelot (Lancelot) du LakeGreatest of the Knights of the Round Table; father of Sir Galahad Merlyn/Merlina magician; counselor to Arthur Sir Modredarthurs nephew; plots to overthrow the king Morgan le FayArthurs half sister; a sorceress Round Tablea wedding gift from Arthurs father-in-law; provided seats for 150 knights History of Britian/Significance of Arthur The story begins with the battle at Troy. Rome was then founded by Aeneas. Britians royal lineage supposedly comes from this ancient lineage. Felix Brutus supposedly founded England and Arthur and his royal successors follow this fashion. Movies First Knight Excalibur Camelot King Arthur The Sword in the Stone Kinghts of the Round Table Etc. Quiz 1. What is the code of honor observed by the knights? 2. The Arthurian legends are examples of what form of writing? 3. What are the two different versions for how Arthur received Excalibur? 4. Who was Arthurs foster father? His real father?