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Before we continue on our journey through history and literature, it is important for
you to familiarize yourselves with the legend of King Arthur. Plots, characters,
themes, artifacts, and place names from this legend arise frequently in both literature
and life, so I would encourage you to consider these legends not only as
entertainment, but also as cultural background knowledge.
Using the sites listed, explore the legend of King Arthur: his life, his times, his
comrades, his legacy. You may use additional web sites found through Google or
another search engine; however, if you stray from the indicated pages, I cannot be
responsible for content found.
Remember, this is about the LEGEND, not the historical search for Arthur.
List two other Knights of the Round Table and give pertinent information
for each.
1.
2.
SOURCE:
What are two of the rules or charges the Knights of the Round Table
swore to uphold?
a.
b.
People
Igraine
SOURCE:
Mordred
Guinevere (Gwenhywfar)
Artifacts
Explore the web to find information about the following objects.
Please use multiple sites to obtain info. List your sources. Due to the
age
and nature of the legend, some details may vary.
Excalibur (Caliburn)
What did its scabbard do?
How did Arthur obtain it?
What happened to it after Arthur died?
The Round Table
Places
Camelot
Avalon
Themes
Identify and defend at least two of the themes of Arthuriana
1.
2.
Lasting Influence
List at least three books based on Arthurian Legend.
List at least three movies depicting the stories of King Arthur and/or his
knights
Personal response:
Have YOU read any Arthurian stories or seen any King Arthur movies? If yes,
what were the titles of those works?
Why do YOU think the legend of King Arthur lives on?
King Arthur for Kids - The legends, the history, the characters, the places and
things
http://www-personal.umich.edu/~merrie/Arthur/kidstory.html
King Arthur's Life Story - From Early British Kingdoms for Kids
http://www.earlybritishkingdoms.com/kids/arthur_life.html
The Truth in the Tale: The Legends of King Arthur - An analysis of the legends
and how they were developed
http://www.fortunecity.com/roswell/lovecraft/25/arthur.html
Arthurian FAQs including Who Was Arthur? - The history behind the legendary
king
http://arthurpendragon.ukonline.co.uk/artfaq.html
Arthur: King of Briton - Merrie Haskell offers a very brief essay on the famous
king.
http://www-personal.umich.edu/~merrie/Arthur/art.html
King Arthur from The Camelot Project - A good, thorough essay on the Once and
Future King, King Arthur
http://www.lib.rochester.edu/camelot/arthmenu.htm
Arthurian Resources - Brief history and links about the Arthurian Legends
http://www.arthuriana.co.uk/
King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table - All about the legends
http://www.kingarthursknights.com/
The Age of Arthur - An essay exploring how the legends have been passed on
through time http://users.northnet.com.au/~smasson/essays/King
%20Arthur.htm