info on king athurs magical powers?

Question

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Answer 1

Merlin was the one who acquired Excalibur for Arthur, supposedly forged by the Fay of the Second World and guarded by a water spirit known as the Lady of the Lake. *Historically, the story itself might refer to an obscure legend about a sisterhood of women who lived on an island either in a river or on a lake, and who were barren by choice, having drunk a potent herbal potion which rendered them sterile - if they lived. They were taught the art of the anvil, forge, and hammer, and provided weapons for the Druids or sold them to the native peoples. The Druids themselves had a very personal stake in seeing a strong leader on the throne who could unify the southern tribes against the northern threat. The Merlin ( a title for one of the most senior Druids) also played a bit of the PR spin doctor, and if the legend of the Sword in the Stone has any truth, they engineered the whole thing just to give Arthurs' claim to the throne the legitimancy of popular support and the weight of prophecy. According to popular legend, Excalibur never needed sharpening, could cleave thru any armor, could increase its bearers social presence in order to bring an end to conflicts, and granted Arthur the ability to interact with the Second World and its inhabitants. *Historically it was probably a spatha of Roman construction, with a springy spiral-welded iron core and a harder, tack-welded steel edge. Such a sword would easily cut thru the softer iron weapons of the time and the leather and chainmail armor prevalent among the northern Picts. Arthur also bore (for a time) Excaliburs' original scabbard, which gave Arthur almost complete invulnerability as long as he faced forward in battle. It was tricked from him by Morgana leFay, and was lost into the Second World irretrievably. *Historically, Arthur probably wore a suit of Roman lorica, probably of the type later called segmentata, made of iron hoops/bands which wrapped around the torso in overlapping sections and curved down over the shoulders. Such armor would be far superior to other weapons of the period, but not invulnerable. Combined with a crack Roman training, Arthur was probably looked upon as being nigh invulnerable in battle by friend and foe alike. Arthur relied upon his prowess in battle, being the second best warrior in Britain. The best warrior was, of course, Lancelot. *Historically, Arthur probably drilled with his troops every chance they got, and probably got his butt handed to him in training as often as he handed it back. Practice makes perfect, but it is not unlikely that he had a champion fighter, after all, the Romans were inordinately fond of martial games and competitions. Lancelot is, however, a much later addition to the stories, and France didn't even exist during Arthurs' time as represented by the figure of Lancelot.

Answer 2

Arthur (Also known as "Artorius".. and some believe "Ambrosianus Aurelius") fought either as the King of the Britons or fought in their stead. At the time of his probable existence, Briton was just falling away from Roman rule. The Romans had a position called the "Dux Bellorum" (Duke of Battles)... this is likely the actual "title" that Arthur had.

Arthur had Excalibur(also known as Calabog or Caliburn) at his side, a finely crafted longsword that cut through his enemies armor like a hot knife through butter.

Arthurs "Magic" was not in spells but in superior tactics and leadership skills. Considering he was probably a former Roman citizen well-trained in the Art of War. Nennius in the 9th century called him the Dux Bellorum and also said this of him;
Mab uter id est filius horribilis...
Marvelous son who loves war

Arthur

Answer 3

Arthur had no magical powers himself. He had great knowledge of the natural world thru his early apprenticeship with Merlin, but no actual magic. His sword Excalibur however was greatly magical, and as well as being able to defeat any single foe, could unite men under the leadership of the wielder.

Answer 4

king athur did not have magical powers merlin did