5th period - Maggie Dykshorn, Mitchell Hooyer, Jackie Scott, BJ ODonnell

Mixture of Fantasy vs. Fact5th CenturyKing Riothamus Geoffrey Asche6th CenturyMonk, Gildas, writes De Excidio Britanniae (Concerning the Ruin of Britain)British rally behind Ambrosius Aurelianus against the Saxons8th CenturyMonk, Nennius, writes of Arthur in 12 victories over the SaxonsParamount battle: Mount Badon

Geoffrey of Monmouth Historia Regum BritanniaeIncludes story of ArthurBased upon mysterious ancient text handed down by Archdeacon of OxfordNot disproved, but very unlikely and much evidence againstSome truth, but much of Geoffreys romantic fantasy is probable

Legend is that Arthur drew a sword (Excalibur) from a stone proving that he was the true heir to the British throne. The Latin word for stone is saxo; the invaders of Britain were Saxon. The original story had King Arthur killing a Saxon leader and pulling his sword from the dead body. In that day, everything was copied by scribes, and it is possible that when it was written the n was left off of the word Saxon, so it appear that Arthur pulled the sword from a saxo.

Another legend is that King Arthur receives Excalibur, which was made on the Isle of Avalon. The sword was returned to the Lady of the Lake on the mortal wounding of King Arthur at Camlann.

-Merlin was a wizard. It is questionable whether this man actually existed.-Legend has it that on the request of Uther Pendragon, Merlin moved giant stones and created Stonehenge.

Suggested in legends written by Chrtien de TroyesKept in a mysterious castle King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table were ordered by God to retrieve the Grail Whoever discovered the Grail would sit at the Siege Perilous3 different knights have been known to achieve the quest in different legends: Galahad, Lancelot, and Perceval Arthur and his knights traveled across Britain in their pursuit. They went through many perilous tasks that at times resulted in death

1st described by Norman poet Robert Wace in 1155To promote equality among knights/baronsSaid to seat 12, 150, or 1500+Stood for order/codeCreated by Merlin for Uther Pendragon, Arthurs FatherSige Perilous ('danger-seat') left empty, reserved for true Grail-Knight

Capital of the Kingdom of ArthurLate 5th or Early 6th CenturyCadbury Castle in SomersetCastle Hall in Winchester round table hangs on wall 13th century25 nights of Winchester:Galahad, Lancelot, Bedivere, etc.

To never lay down armsTo seek after wondersWhen called upon, to defend the rights of the weak with all one's strengthTo injure no oneNot to attack one anotherTo fight for the safety of one's country To give one's life for one's country To seek nothing before honour Never to break faith for any reasonTo practice religion most diligentlyTo grant hospitality to anyone, each according to his abilityWhether in honour or disgrace, to make a report with the greatest fidelity to truth to those who keep the annals

Given to them by King Arthur when made Knight Love of God, men, and noble deeds

Cross attain the Holy Grail

Red Dragon of King Arthur

Round Table significance:EqualityUnityChivalry

Camelot, musical (1960)The Sword in the Stone, Disney (1963)Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1974)King Arthur (2004)Spamalot, musical (2004)Merlin, BBC TV series (2008-present)Camelot, Starz TV series (2010-present)

Spamalot, musical

It has been speculated as to the ethnic background of King Arthur

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