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Camelot . By: Ivee B Gedell. Camelot. First appeared in the 12 th century somewhere in Britain Camelot is the most famous mythical castle associated with the legendary King Arthur It is described as the fantastic capital of Arthur’s realm It is a symbol of the fabulous Arthurian world .
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Camelot By: Ivee B Gedell
Camelot • First appeared in the 12th century somewhere in Britain • Camelot is the most famous mythical castle associated with the legendary King Arthur • It is described as the fantastic capital of Arthur’s realm • It is a symbol of the fabulous Arthurian world
Ambiance • The city was along side a river, downstream from Astolat • The castle was surrounded by hills and forests
The Store of Camelot • The Legend of King Arthur is over 1,000 years old • Arthur was the first born son of King Uther • Merlin advised the King to raise Arthur in a secret place and that no one should know his identity • When King Uther died, their became a conflict over who should replace him • Merlin used his powers and set a sword in a stone • "Whoso pulleth out this sword of this stone is the rightwise born king of all England.“ • All the contenders for the thrown tried to pull the sword and failed • When Arthur tried he was successful
Work Cited • <Camelot. 29 January 2009. 10 February 2009 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camelot#See_also> • <King Arthur. 10 February 2009 http://www.caerleon.net/history/arthur/page2.htm>