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King Arthur

King Arthur. Legendary British leader, who led the defence against the Saxons. Arthur’s historical existance is debated by modern historians. Geoffrey of Monmouth. Historia Regulum Britanniae (History of the Kings of Britain)

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King Arthur

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  1. King Arthur Legendary British leader, who led the defence against the Saxons. Arthur’s historical existance is debated by modern historians.

  2. Geoffrey of Monmouth Historia Regulum Britanniae (History of the Kings of Britain) Many elements and incidents that are now a part of Arthurian story appear there.

  3. Chrétien de Troyes • Began the genre of Arthurian romance in 12th century. • Added Lancelot and the Holy Grail. • Focus shifts from Arthur to other characters.

  4. The legend of King Arthur • Son of Uther Pendragon. • Raised in a secret place. • Became King by pulling the sword from the stone. • Gathered around him The Knights of The Round Table. • Carried out acts of chivalry. • Mortally wounded in the battle of Camlan. • Arthur was set upon a boat and floated down river to the isle of Avalon.

  5. Robin Hood The first clear reference from 14th century poem Piers Plowman. Heroic outlaw in English folklore. Robbing from the rich and giving to the poor. Assisted by a group of outlaws, the Merry Men.

  6. Little John • Lived in Sherwood forest, Nottinghamshire. • Robin’s right-hand man.

  7. Maid Marian • Robin’s wife. • Acted as a spy.

  8. Robin Hood’s enemies • The sheriff of Notthingham. • King John I.

  9. Thank You!

  10. Used sources • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Arthur • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_Hood • http://www.caerleon.net/history/arthur/page2.htm • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merry_Men

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