Arthurian legend

Arthurian legend, the mass of legend, popular in medieval lore, concerning King Arthur of Britain and his knights.

Sections in this article:

• Introduction
• The Story
• The Link to Celtic Mythology
• Medieval Sources
• Bibliography

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