Appendix
Ambrosius Aurelianus
Some historians consider Ambrosius Aurelianus, a Romano-British leader credited with important battles against Saxons, as a potential inspiration for King Arthur.
Avalon
The elegendary island of Avalon where King Arthur was taken after the Battle of Camlann and where he later died and was buried.
Arthur
Arthur is a legendary figure, the central hero of the Arthurian legends. His fame stems from countless medieval romances and stories, often depicting him as a valiant king who ruled Britain in the 5th or 6th century AD.
Battle of Camlann
The Battle of Camlann was the legendary final battle of King Arthur, in which Arthur either died or was fatally wounded.
Camelot
In the realm of Arthurian legend, Camelot is the mythical court of King Arthur, often described as a magnificent castle and city. It represents a utopian ideal, a shining beacon of chivalry, honour, and justice.
Chrétien de Troyes
Chrétien de Troyes was a French poet and trouvère who lived in the late 12th century. He is considered the founder of the Arthurian romance and one of the first authors of novels in the vernacular.
Guinevere
Queen Guinevere is the legendary wife of King Arthur, known for her beauty, her tragic love for Lancelot, and her complex role in the fall of Camelot.
Idylls of the King (Alfred, Lord Tennyson)
Delving into themes of idealism, corruption, and the search for faith, Tennyson's Idylls of the King presents twelve Arthurian vignettes that paint a poignant portrait of a kingdom's struggle.
Knights of the Round Table
The Knights of the Round Table were King Arthur's legendary fellowship of knights, renowned for their chivalry, valour, and unwavering loyalty.
Mabinogion
The Mabinogion, a collection of medieval Welsh tales, paint Arthur as a brave warrior-king, uniting his people against Saxon invaders. These stories, infused with magic and heroism, formed the fertile ground for later Arthurian legends.
Merlin
Merlin, the legendary Arthurian wizard, is a master of magic and advisor to King Arthur. Known for his wisdom and mystical powers.
Stanzaic Morte Arthur
Emerging from the tapestry of late Middle English verse, the Stanzaic Morte Arthur (c. 1400) stands as a monument to chivalric ideals and their poignant demise. Written in over 8,000 lines of alliterative verse, the poem presents a dualistic portrait of Arthurian Camelot
