Gildas, Welsh Monk. King Arthur & The Knights of the Round Table. King Arthur, who was he? So who was King Arthur We can be certain King Arthur was not a medieval King with a bevy of knights in suits of armour and a big castle called Camelot.
We know very little historically but if he existed, then King A rthur was probably a 5th century warrior chief who protected his peoples from the Saxon invaders for a time. Exploring Arthurian Legend. Activity 1.
Historical Background and Review Begin by asking students to tell the story of King Arthur. Use the chalkboard to take notes on the characters they mention, the places, and motifs (e.g., Camelot, Excalibur, the Round Table, the Holy Grail). Discuss where they have acquired their probably-extensive knowledge about this legendary figure and why his story should persist into our times. KING ARTHUR AND THE HOLY GRAIL. THE CAMELOT PROJECT at the UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER. Arthurian Infopedia - Aneirin (Aneurin) Cdsjburwell - Arthurian Studies.