Early chroniclers believed that the seat of Arthur's power was the famed town of Camelot, situated in the south-west. Modern research has shown that behind the figure of legend was a real person of considerable historical significance.
The south west of England possesses a powerful tradition of independence, a strain of mysticism taken from early Pagan times and modified by Christianity and a breathtaking combination of scenery and climate. This area was the home of a man of greatness and fighting prowess who became a folk-hero.
King Arthur is one of the greatest figures in English folklore. According to legend he lived in the late 5th and early 6th centuries at a time when Britain was the scene of the final bloody struggles for domination between the Romano-British Celts and the Saxon invaders. He is considered to have been the leader in the defence of the south-western homelands.
Arthur was a Christian warrior, and led a band of 28 knights, the legendary knights of the round table. One of these knights was Lancelot, whose love for the beautiful Guinevere, the wife of King Arthur is one of the best known Arthurian stories resulting in the break up of the round table.
A historian writes;
"In this time of winter and destruction, there were brave men among the Britons, who for many years held back the heathen Saxons, striving with might and wisdom to preserve their country, to maintain an orderly and decent system of government, to preserve town, church and villa, to rescue the beleaguered, and to bring peace to the land. Such a man was Arthur."
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2007-08-02 20:38:52
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answered by *~Ariel Brigalow Moondust~* 6
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Camelot is the most famous fictional castle associated with the legendary King Arthur. Later romance depicts it as the fantastic capital of Arthur's realm, from which he fought many of the battles that made up his life. However, it is absent from the early material, and its location, if it even existed, is unknown. The name's derivation is also unknown, though it is similar enough to other Iron Age and Romano-British place names (such as Camulodunum) to suggest some historicity, though it would have little resemblance to its presentation in later literature.
2007-08-02 20:41:49
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answered by nc1kcfan 3
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It did exist and after the death of Arthur, Camelot cease to exist.. And it was located in Eastern Europe and it is not known excately where it was. But some Scolars say it was where the former yougoslavia or Turkey is..................................
2007-08-03 16:17:15
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answered by kilroymaster 7
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As with all myth & legend there is an element of truth & an element of fiction.
The Million doller question is which parts are which.
Having said that it does exist in the hearts of people.
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2007-08-02 20:30:55
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answered by Rai A 7
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england...down the road from hogworts
2007-08-02 20:26:41
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answered by Anonymous
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Yes it does, its fantastic.
2007-08-03 01:31:29
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answered by Johno 5
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in your heart it exists
2007-08-02 22:37:24
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answered by KarmicFacilitator2000 3
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