The Matter of Britain and all Lenses on the Legend.
Arthur of Britain
The Arthur we know is a composite of early legend, medieval romance and Hollywood, but it's the story we love to tell.It all takes place in the fifth century. Rome has left the island of Britain, taking her legions back to defend the Imperial City itself from wave after wave of barbarous hordes. The Romano- British are left to face similar barbarian invasions on their own.
Fragmented into small squabbling groups, the last defenders of civilised society in the West must surely be defeated. But a leader emerges, a chieftain who brings the tattered remnants together and, with brilliant strategy, holds back the Saxon Horde for generations.
A wonderful story. And one which has lasted down the ages.
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King Arthur
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King Arthur was a man who was part of the Roman army. He was the commanding officer of a group of Sarmatian Knights who went to battle for Rome. Though historians have never proved that such a man actually lived, the legend of King Arthur is one of t...
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The Progress of Arthur : Tales of King Arthur
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It's not surprising that the Legend of Arthur lives on - it's a human story, as old as our history, moving, inspiring and a classic tear-jerker. A man who dreamed of peace and order, who fought a powerful enemy against great odds and won years of re...
The Silurian
Lensmaster L.A. Wilson is the author of the series The Silurian at Bravest King Arthur Books Ever* Review of The Silurian
Where did all this happen?
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Badbury Rings - the Iron Age earth fort
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A series of concentric rings surrounding a raised centre marks the ancient fort of Badbury Rings in Dorset, England. An ancient earth fort dating back into the iron age and possibly earlier, thought to have been mentioned in the legends of King Arthu...
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Where was Camelot? : Tales of King Arthur
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At Camelot, it is said, Arthur established a brilliant court with the greatest and most chivalrous warriors in Europe, the Knights of the Round Table. Camelot, the starting point of the Quest for the Holy Grail, is at the very centre of the Arthuria...
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Tintagel Castle - Cornwall
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Tintagel Castle is one of the most mysterious and beautiful historic sites in Britain. Situated on the west coast of Cornwall, Tintagel is built on the remains of a coastal headland which is gradually being eroded by the sea. Historians believe that...
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Legendary Glastonbury in Somerset
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Glastonbury, Somerset in South West England is heavily associated with the legends of King Arthur and Camelot. There are many other legends connected to the town and its surrounding area. This has made it a centre for 'new age alternative' culture an...
What happened to Arthur?
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The Passing of Arthur : Tales of King Arthur
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Did Arthur die or did he disappear? The question of his mysterious departure is one of the most intriguing of Arthurian legends, either King Arthur is still alive in Avalon and awaiting his moment to return, or he was killed in battle. What happene...
Minor Players in the Legend
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Tristan and Isolde : Legendary Love Stories
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The story of Tristan and Isolde is often held up as an example of true and perfect love. All the ingredients for a satisfactory narrative are present; the lightning bolt of desire, the inevitable tragedy, ritual sacrifice, the denial of satisfaction...
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Vortigern, worst King of the Britons : Historical Tales
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Vortigern is remembered in legend as one of the worst Kings of the Britons. He has been called the man responsible for the demise of the Britons in the 5th century by inviting the Saxons to settle in Britain as mercenaries. We hear about Vortigern...
Camelot Legends T-shirts and Gifts
Featuring original artwork from Melissa A Benson of Ranting Centaur Studios
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Camelot Legends Gifts
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My name is Melissa A Benson of Ranting Centaur Studios. I am a fantasy illustrator and fine artist with a colorful, realistic style. My work is mostly a mixture of watercolor dyes, and color pencils. My black and white work is high contrast multi-wei...
Books on the Legend
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Best Books on the Legend of King Arthur
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From the faraway days of Britain come the stories rooted in ancient Celtic and Germanic imagination, stories of the strongest, the bravest and the best. Tales that have been told and endlessly retold, tales of a chivalrous knight, a powerful warrior...
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The Dark is Rising
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This sequence of five novels, is a favourite of adults as well as children. They are among the few special books like The Hobbit and the Harry Potter novels which bridge this gap. Like those, The Dark is Rising Sequence of books are fantasy novels....
Other Arthurian Characters
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Arthur's Women : Tales of King Arthur
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The stirring tales of King Arthur are legendary. His achievements of courage and endeavour are exciting stories passed down through generations, and songs are still sung of Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. There are several women who play...
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The Progress of Merlin : Tales of King Arthur
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Merlin, the wise and mighty wizard and prophet, is the most prominent Celtic element in Arthurian Legend. He has the powers of a great Druid, for he originates deep in the mythic past of the Welsh. In later literature Merlin's most prominent gift is...
Why is it called the Matter of Britain?
The 12th century French poet Jean Bodel created the name in the following lines of his epic Chanson de Saisnes:
Ne sont que III matières à nul homme atandant,
De France et de Bretaigne, et de Rome la grant.
"There are but 3 literary cycles that no man should be without: the matter of France, of Britain, and of great Rome".
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TheSilurian wrote...
Thanks so much Susanna for putting me on your page! I'm so excited and glad to be here, it's a huge boost...feeling all warm and fuzzy now...
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L.A.
Posted February 22, 2009
Stazjia wrote...
I do love the lenses in this group and I'm glad you accepted mine even though it isn't only about the connection to Arthur. Thanks.
Posted September 02, 2008
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