Following is information that will help you in your study of Arthurian legend. Read all material on the site/s carefully and take notes; you will be responsible for all material at these locations.

Http://www.uidaho.edu/student_orgs/arthurian_legend/celtic/celtic.html

1. Which people group is the source of most Arthurian legend?

2. Briefly describe the culture and values of the Celts.

3. What was the "Otherworld"?

4. Arthurian legend has been said to represent a blending of Celtic magic and the newer Christianity. Describe the connection between the quest for the Holy Grail (Christ's cup) and the legend of the Cauldron of the Head of Annwn.

5. What were the three branches of intellectual Celtic leaders, and what were their functions (duties)?

6. What writer first developed the character of Merlin?

Http://www.uidaho.edu/student_orgs/arthurian_legend/origins/arthur.html

7. Who was Riothamus, and what is his connection to King Arthur?

Http://www.uidaho.edu/student_orgs/arthurian_legend/quests/monsters/adrgpg.html

8. Describe the meaning of the name Pendragon.

9. What does the name Pendragon convey about Arthur's character?                                     

10. How might dragons be seen as symbols of passion?

11. How might dragons be seen as symbols of sin?

Http://www.uidaho.edu/student_orgs/arthurian_legend/court/arthur/arthur.htm

12. What is the oldest known Arthurian work?

13. In which century does Arthurian legend take place?

14. How does Arthur establish himself as the ruler of all Britain?


Http://www.uidaho.edu/student_orgs/arthurian_legend/ladies/gwen/gwen.htm

15. For what event is Guinevere primarily known?

16. What does the name Gwenhwyfar mean?

17 What are two differing views about Guinevere's relationship with Arthur's son Mordred at the time Mordred usurps Arthur's throne?

Http://www.uidaho.edu/student_orgs/arthurian_legend/ladies/morgan/

18. What is Morgan's relationship to Arthur?

19. Describe the Morrigan.

Http://academics.vmi.edu/english/arthur.html

20. Visit at least two of the links from this research page and describe what you learned there.

Http://www.pantheon.org/areas/folklore/arthurian/articles.html

21. What is Arthur's connection to Avalon?

22. What magical property was possessed by the sword Excalibur?

23. Why was the Round Table designed the way it was?

http://www.lib.rochester.edu/camelot/wmnshome.htm

24. How does the Lady of Shalott die?

25. How does Guinevere cause the downfall of Camelot?

26. What does Morgan do  at the end of Arthur's life that seems out of keeping with her earlier enmity with Arthur?

http://www.mun.ca/mst/heroicage/issues/1/halac.htm

27. Who was another historical figure King Arthur may have been drawn from?


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