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    King Arthur Legends: Introductions To The Man, The Legend, The Hero

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    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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    King Arthur Legends: Introductions To The Man, The Legend, The Hero

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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?

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