Tracing the evolution of the King Arthur legend from Celtic poetry to modern myth
In short: Explore the true origins of King Arthur, from his earliest mentions in Welsh poetry to the creative expansions that transformed a warrior into a legendary king.
The video examines the historical development of the Arthurian myth, investigating how fragmented Celtic poems were woven into a cohesive legend. It traces the transition from the early Welsh poem Y Gododdin, which depicts Arthur as a great warrior following the Battle of Catiment in 600 CE, to the more elaborate narratives of later centuries.
The presentation highlights how Geoffrey of Monmouth used pieces of myth and creative license in his 12th-century work, Historia Regum Britanniae, to build the legend. It further explores how subsequent writers, including Robert Wace, Chrétien de Troyes, and Thomas Malory, added the iconic elements of the Round Table, Lancelot, and the Holy Grail.
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