2006-06-20 08:29:20 · 12 answers · asked by Noctis 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
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2006-06-20 12:55:36 · answer #1 · answered by robbie 2 · 5⤊ 4⤋
It may have some truthful origins, Arthur may have been based on a 5th or 6th century Celtic warlord, but with historical documents scarce from the early dark ages it is near impossible to say either way whether he really existed. The literature about King Arthur was largely made up by Mallory, Chretien De Troyes and Geoffrey of Monmouth several hundred years after he reputedly existed.
2006-06-20 16:55:41 · answer #2 · answered by Rotifer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are some parts which are considered true. Some parts which have been believed were based on truth. I think the definition of a legend is something fantastical which has some truth but has never been completely proven nor disproved. That is the difference between a myth and a legend. Myths are accepted, generally, as stories whereas legends are often based on truth and people may believe them.
2006-06-20 15:34:24 · answer #3 · answered by Evil J.Twin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its legend, untrue based on many facts and more ancient legends.
His history is mixed with pas histories from others kings and a lot of fantasies. It mixes also with ancient histories before Arthur, durin Fen and the Fenians and other myths from Ancient Irish and British culture.
By the way, Arthur was also a God in Celtic culture.
2006-06-21 04:44:27 · answer #4 · answered by carlos_frohlich 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are elements of truth to the legend...but most of the common myths aren't true
2006-06-20 15:32:45 · answer #5 · answered by Black Fedora 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The person we know has arthur existed but that is all we really know for sure.
2006-06-20 20:10:29 · answer #6 · answered by malcy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All I can tell you is that all legend is based in fact. It wasn't as romantic as it seems but remanents of a place that could be camelot have been found
2006-06-20 15:33:46 · answer #7 · answered by Kat9 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's a tale that may have been based on ancient exploits but the majority of it is fictional
2006-06-20 15:43:29 · answer #8 · answered by bo_bark 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you could argue the same point for the bible. I'm sure we will never really know.
2006-06-21 06:46:20 · answer #9 · answered by byedabye 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is truth in it, but it's been wildly sensationalized across the millenium.
2006-06-20 15:33:53 · answer #10 · answered by Quietman40 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋