Arthurian Legend
Western Literature is full of characters that are larger than life, often bordering on the myth i cal . From time travel ers and tragic figures to boy wizards and sympathetic monsters, there is one character or another that resonates with everyone. Manticore . Salisbury Bestiary The Sword and the Stone . Walt Disney The Knight on the Cart . Chrétien de Troyes By far, one character tends to stand as the penultimate influence on western culture. Long considered to be a real person who is now almost universally understood to be an amalgamation of differing leaders with heavy doses of moral posturing. This figure has long dominated the minds, hearts, and emotions of the world, infusing all aspects of culture and society. From bedtime stories to world leaders, King A rthur has long influenced our understanding of the world. But what is it about King Arthur and his stories that...