is king arthur real?

Answer 1

It's unknown.

"One school of thought believes that Arthur had no historical existence. Another view holds that Arthur was real."

Answer 2

There have been a number of kins throughtout the history of England named Arthur. The Arthur of the Legend cycle was actually a composite of several characters, based roughly on a 5th or 6th century figure named Arturus. Much of the legend surrounding the figure has been borrowed from other mythic, legendary and historical figures in England from the early post-roman period. There are also a number of references in traditinal Celtic lore in the Authurian legend cycle that were incorporated over time as well.

So, in a sense the answer to your question is both yes AND no.

Answer 3

It is like saying 'is Marilyn Monroe' real. King Arthur was real in the same way Marilyn Monroe was real; real to some, myth/legend/fantasy to the rest. There was a historical person who can be equated to 'arthur' but, as with most historical people, the 'facts' of their life become fodder for future generations. As to what extent the 'historical' and the 'mythical' Arthur match-up, it is more important to ask what purpose does 'King Arthur' serve? If your question is mainly historical/political in nature, then the dry facts of his life are important. But, if your purpose is to understand society's need for historical figures of 'mythic' value, then, like Marilyn Monroe, it is better to understand the underlying social values associated with the person and how they reflect what society remembers, and why. It isn't so much a question 'is King Arthur real' as it is 'what does King Arthur mean to you?'

Answer 4

King Arthur existed there's actually a place in England called Glastonbury where they claim he is buried in the old abbey. but many the other characters were introduced to the myths some time latter. such as Lancelot and co.

Answer 5

Every week or so, someone seems to ask that question.

He's believed to have been real, yes. But not in the way the legend tells. Most believe that he was a Cheiftain in old Briton (probably the area of Wales).

But, just like every other story, it's probably made up of several different men and several different legends that have changed over time.

People forget that every legend has a basis in fact.

Answer 6

No. Arthur, Lancelot and the rest of the gang are a legend. In fact, the whole story is referred to as the Arthurian legend. If you like to read about Camelot, a wonderful book is The Once and Future King. T.H. White

Answer 7

Some believe that he may have been based on a real person but no one really knows for sure.

Answer 8

No, just another story in the long line of Hero Myths. Amazing how many people believe these stories to be true, though.

Answer 9

no