Real Medieval Knights Knights were heavily armed cavalry serving feudal lords. Their role evolved over time from warrior to courtly figure.   The Mythical Knights Arthur’s knights undertake quests blending martial prowess with spiritual significance, embodying the ideal Christian warrior.   Modern Adaptations and Legacy  Literature

  Chretien de Troyes and French Romances 12th-century poet Chrétien de Troyes introduced key elements like Lancelot and the Grail quest, blending romance and Christian mysticism.  Sir Thomas Malory’s Le Morte d’Arthur Written in the 15th century, Malory’s compilation is the definitive English Arthurian text, shaping modern perceptions

 Excalibur: The Legendary Sword Excalibur is Arthur’s magical sword, often associated with rightful sovereignty. The sword’s mystical origins vary between versions, including the Lady of the Lake bestowing it upon Arthur.  Merlin: The Enigmatic Wizard Merlin, the wise magician and advisor, guides Arthur’s rise and reign. His character

 Early References The earliest known reference to Arthur appears in the 9th-century Welsh poem Y Gododdin, and later in the Historia Brittonum (History of the Britons), attributed to Nennius around 828 CE. Here, Arthur is described as a warrior fighting in twelve battles.  Geoffrey of Monmouth’s Historia Regum Britanniae In the 12th century,