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, Geoffrey of Monmouth’s work popularized Arthur as a king who united Britain. Geoffrey's account, while largely fictional, created the foundation for later medieval romances.
The Round Table and the Knights: Symbols of Chivalry
The Round Table’s Origin
The Round Table is a powerful symbol of equality and unity among Arthur’s knights, ensuring no one had precedence over others. The concept first appeared in the 12th-century romances.
The Knights of the Round Table
Arthur’s knights—such as Sir Lancelot, Sir Gawain, Sir Galahad, and Sir Percival—embody ideals of bravery, loyalty, and honor. Their quests, especially the search for the Holy Grail, symbolize spiritual and moral challenges. shutdown123