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Who was Guinevere secretly in love with?
Who was Guinevere secretly in love with?
Where did Sir Lancelot flee to when Arthur went to fight him?
Where did Sir Lancelot flee to when Arthur went to fight him?
Who tried to become king in Arthur's absence?
Who tried to become king in Arthur's absence?
What did Arthur do with Excalibur during the battle?
What did Arthur do with Excalibur during the battle?
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Where did Arthur hope to be healed after being seriously wounded?
Where did Arthur hope to be healed after being seriously wounded?
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Study Notes
King Arthur's Background
- King Arthur is the main figure in a myth, a fictional story that has been passed down for generations.
- As a baby, Arthur was taken to be raised by a wizard named Merlin.
The Round Table
- Merlin designed a special table for Arthur's father, a round table that could seat over 100 knights.
- The round table was meant for Arthur's father to sit at the head, but after his death, no one knew who should take his place.
The Sword Excalibur
- Merlin declared that the sword Excalibur was stuck inside a stone.
- According to the myth, whoever was strong enough to pull the sword out of the stone would be the rightful leader to sit at the head of the round table.
- Arthur was the one who successfully pulled out the sword Excalibur.
The Lady in the Lake
- In the myth of King Arthur, a mysterious lady appeared, believed to have control of the sword Excalibur.
- Arthur asked the lady for permission to have the sword, and she granted it to him.
- The lady's role changes in different versions of the story.
King Arthur's Reign
- With Excalibur, Arthur built a giant castle called Camelot.
- He gained control over a large part of Europe and became a successful leader.
- Despite his success, Arthur's future was doomed from the start.
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Delve into the captivating tale of King Arthur, a legendary figure in a mythical story passed down through generations. Explore the intriguing characters, including Merlin the wizard, and unravel the story behind Arthur becoming a renowned yet tragic king.
