Arthurian legends originated in Great Britain and tell fictional stories about King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. Sir Thomas Malory compiled the first collection of these legends in the 12th and 13th centuries. Some of the most prominent elements of the legends include Camelot Castle, the quest for the Holy Grail, the Siege Perilous seat at the Round Table, Excalibur the magical sword, and the ideals of chivalry that knights were expected to uphold.

1. Arthurian Legends by Juliette Evans

2. Arthurian Legends Take place in Great Britain Fictional Legends with many different versions Sir Thomas Malory brought together first collection 12 th and 13 th Century

3. Camelot Castle

4. Holy Grail In Christian mythology the cup used by Jesus during the last supper. In Arthurian legends the hero must prove himself worthy to be in its presence

5. Siege Perilous Specially reserved seat at the Round Table for the knight who was destined to quest for and return with the Holy Grail Sir Galahad- only knight who sits in it. Fatal to anyone else who sat in it.

6. Round Table Mystical Table in Camelot Symbol of Unity Given to Arthur by King Lodegreaunce (Guinevere's Father)

7. Excalibur King Arthur's mythical sword Sword in the stone only drawn by real king.

8. Chivalry Ideas associated with medieval knighthood Examples Honor Courtly love Bravery Loyalty to King

9. Page, Squire, Knight Age 7-Page Servant in a household Learns weaponry, courtesy, religion, etc. Age 14- Squire Personal aide to a knight Age 18-21- Knight If he can master the skills he is then knighted

10. King Arthur Son of Uther Pendragon + Igraine Raised by Sir Ector Drew the sword in the stone Married to Guinevere

11. Sir Lancelot Greatest of King Arthur’s Knights One of the most trusted Has an affair with Guinevere

12. Sir Galahad Son of Lancelot + Elaine Seat was siege perilous Quest for the Holy Grail

13. Sir Kay Arthur and Kay raised by Sir Ector Kay was Arthur’s foster brother Tries to claim sword in the stone

14. Sir Gawain King Arthur’s nephew Defender of the poor Ladies man

15. Sir Mordred Illegitimate son of Arthur Traitor Takes over Kingdom while Arthur is away

16. Merlin Wizard in Arthurian legends King’s Advisor Mistress in Morgan Le Fay

17. 3 Classes of Medieval Society Nobility Commoners Clergy