The Once and Future King Arthur

On an old tomb, hidden by centuries of neglect, there is written this verse in Latin, "Here lies Arthur, the once and future king." No one has ever found this tomb, though many have claimed to. Is the tomb real? For that matter, is Arthur real? Where did the mystical legend of Camelot and the Knights of the Round come from? These are the questions that this paper will try to explain. King Arthur and his Knights of the Round have fascinated people around the world for centuries. Most people know the story of Arthur. Arthurian legend has something for everyone. There is chivalry, romance, adventure, and tragedy; a remarkable story. Yes, a remarkable story. Much of Arthurian legend is nothing more than story, but Arthur was real. King Arthur is a factual character, but his fictional legend was created throughout the centuries after his death.…