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The Evolution and Popularity of the Arthurian Legend
TLDR The Arthurian legend is a syncretized myth based on Celtic mythology, and while there is debate about whether King Arthur was a real person or not, the story continues to be adapted in various forms, including movies and books, due to its romantic and chivalrous elements and the influence of Monty Python.
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00:00
The hosts discuss various movies and actors related to the Arthurian legend, including Excalibur, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, and Camelot.
04:24
The Arthurian legend is a syncretized myth based on Celtic mythology, and there is debate about whether King Arthur was a real person or not.
09:17
King Arthur pulls the sword from the stone, proclaims himself Arthur, and then gets Excalibur from the Lady of the Lake.
13:56
King Arthur meets Guinevere, falls in love, and faces challenges from Mordred and the Lady of the Lake before being taken to Avalon.
18:58
The Arthurian legend was popularized by Geoffrey of Monmouth in the 1100s, who based his work on previous histories, and the French added the romantic elements and the search for the Holy Grail in the 12th century.
23:35
The Arthurian legend evolved over time with different authors adding their own elements, such as the search for the Holy Grail and the focus on Christian mythology, and the story continued to be adapted in various forms, including movies and books.
28:26
There is evidence to suggest that the character of Merlin in the Arthurian legend may have been based on real people, while the location of Camelot is still debated, with some archaeological evidence supporting the possibility that Tintengale Castle could have been the birthplace of Arthur.
33:35
There is evidence to suggest that Cadbury Castle in Somerset could have been the location of Camelot, as it was a heavily fortified castle from the 5th century that Arthur may have taken over, while Glastonbury Abbey has been claimed to be the burial site of King Arthur and Guinevere, although the evidence for this is not conclusive.
38:08
The burial site of King Arthur and Guinevere at Glastonbury Abbey is not conclusive, as the bones may have been moved or dissolved, but there is evidence to suggest that Arthur may have been a compilation of real people, including a Roman leader named Lucius Artorias Castus or a Welsh king named Arthwis in the 7th century.
42:54
The story of King Arthur persists due to its romantic and chivalrous elements, as well as Monty Python's influence, and there is a tribute to a listener's father who enjoyed learning new things.
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