King+Arthur

= KING ARTHUR =


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Arthur Pendragon's Early Life: - Arthur was born to Uther Pendragon and Lady Ingraine in the Tintagel Castle in Wales. - He was taken away at birth by Merlin, and placed with Sir Ector, who would protect him.

Arthur as an Adult: - Legend says Arthur was made king by pulling a sword (not Excalibur) out of a stone. - Lived in the great mythological kingdom of Camelot - Married Guinevere, daughter of King Leodegrance, with whom he was deeply in love - Was given Excalibur by the Lady in the Lake, who was also called Vivienne - Had half sisters Morgan le Fay and Morgause and a nephew Mordred, who was Arthur's sworn enemy -Arthur established the Knights of the Round Table (Lancelot, Percival, Galahad, Kay, etc) -Went on the quest for the Holy Grail -Was mortally wounded by his nephew Mordred at the Battle of Camlann, and sent away to the Isle of Avalon by his once enemy Morgan le Fay

Different interpretations of King Arthur: [|The History Channel: Tintagel Castle][|The Sword in the Stone Song & Arthur Becomes King]