In 1190, the cleric and chronicler Gerald of Wales was invited to Glastonbury Abbey to witness a monumental event: the opening of a tomb believed to be the final resting place of Arthur and Guinevere. The claim was later proved to be false, but this eyewitness account is a reminder of just how much awe and reverence were given to these literary characters during the Age of Chivalry.
This magnificent medieval abbey and the surrounding countryside in Somerset, England, are inseperably associated with the legend of King Arthur. The website offers some wonderful details regarding the mythology of King Arthur, Joseph of Arimathea, the Isle of Avalon and the Holy Grail.
A marvelous survey of King Arthur and the legends of the Round Table in literature, history and geography. Especially valuable is the FAQ section, including “Was Lancelot the greatest knight of all?” “Was Galahad really so boring?” and “Was there really a sword in the stone?” — all the answer pages provide side-by-side details of the facts in both history and literature.
A variety of ways to explore the world of King Arthur — the real man and the mythical literary figure. Includes several stories of Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table you can read on-line.