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Lot of Lothian
Some characters in the Arthurian legends can be identified as probably-historical people from some of the oldest available records. The...
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Gesta Regum Anglorum
Gesta Regum Anglorum, or De Gestis Regum Anglorum (On) Deeds of Kings of England/(the English), or (The) Chronicle(s)/History of Kings...
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The Battle of Agned
The Battle of Agned was said to have been Arthur’s eleventh battle against the Saxons. It is a particularly interesting...
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The Lay of the Honeysuckle (Chevrefoil)
The Lai’s Subject and Sources Chevrefoil is a Breton lai by the mediæval poet Marie de France. A lai is...
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The Britons
The Britons are the inhabitants of the island of Britain. As such, they make up the primary characters involved in the legends of King Arthur. This makes them very interesting...
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Vita Sancti Iltuti (Life of Saint Illtud)
Here begins the Life of Illtud, Abbot. The Beginnings of Illtud and his Kinship to Arthur [adinserter block=”1″][adinserter block=”8″] According...
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Mordred
King Arthur’s greatest enemy was not a Saxon leader. After all, Arthur defeated the Saxons. Rather, his greatest enemy was...
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Vita Sancti Gildae (Life of Saint Gildas)
The Chronology of Vita Sancti Gildae [adinserter block=”1″][adinserter block=”8″] To understand the significance and influence of Vita Sancti Gildae, one...
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Camboglanna
Something that many Arthurian researchers are interested in is discovering where it was that Arthur fought his battles. Normally, his...
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Erec by Hartmann von Aue
Introduction to the Text, its Summary, and its Manuscript Tradition Erec (Erek, Ereck) is a poem written by Hartmann von...
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Owain
There are several characters from the Arthurian legends who can be identified as real individuals of the fifth and sixth...
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Érec et Énide (Erec and Enide)
Érec et Énide is the second of Chrétien de Troyes’ five romance poems, completed late Twelfth Century AD (c AD...
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Urien
Some of the characters from the Arthurian legends can be identified as definitely historical figures. One of Arthur’s most famous...
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Brutus of Britain
Most nations have a legendary founding figure, and Britain is no different. According to the earliest legendary account of the...
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Cligès, by Chrétien de Troyes
Introduction to the Poem: Structure and Technique Cligès is a poem by the mediæval French poet Chrétien de Troyes, dating...
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The Robert de Boron Cycle
An Outline of the Cycle’s Contents The Robert Cycle, or Robert de Boron’s Cycle, is also known as La Grant...
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The Faerie Queene: Summary and Study Guide
The Faerie Queene is a masterpiece of Renaissance literature, and a great Arthurian story with Faeries and Dragons.
Hindu Mythology
Hindu Mythology, Literature, and Sacred Texts
The Hindu religion is likely the oldest religion still practiced today. It’s mythology is vast and full of exciting stories,...
Arthurian LegendsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the Arthurian Code of Chivalry?
The Code of Chivalry in the Arthurian legends is not something that explicitly appears in the earliest records of Arthur,...
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The Romans in Arthurian Lore
The Romans had an enormous impact on the Arthurian legends. Not only do they appear in the legends themselves, but...
