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  1. Arthurian Legends
    Camelot Age of Chivalry Songs of Deeds Facts & Figures Genealogy Bibliography

Arthurian Legends

No kings had endured such everlasting fame. Arthur represents the Golden Age of Chivalry. His band of warriors, known as the Knights of the Round Table, became just as famous as the legendary king. There were the knights Lancelot and Gawain, Perceval and Galahad, Tristan and many more.

Here, Timeless Myths bring back to life the Age of King Arthur.

Arthurian Legends contain tales and knightly romances from Geoffrey of Monmouth to Sir Thomas Malory.

I have now included non-Arthurian subjects such as the Frankish legend of Charlemagne and the Twelve Peers in a new section called the Songs of Deeds, which was translated from the Old French chansons de geste. At the time, these medieval tales rivalled that of King Arthur, for around there were over 80 chansons or "songs".

Hawk of the Rising Sun

The Arthurian Legends page has been divided into three parts:

Camelot Age of Chivalry Songs of Deeds
  • Camelot is a reference on the characters found in the Arthurian Legends.

  • The Age of Chivalry are collections of tales and romances found in the Arthurian Legends.

  • The Songs of Deeds are collections of Frankish legends of Charlemagne, in what the French called their epic poems as chanson de geste.

Other useful information includes:

Fact & Figures

  • Historical Background

  • Arthurian Court

  • Enchanted Objects

  • Faithful Companions

Genealogy

Genealogy

Bibliography

  • Arthurian sources

  • Frankish sources

"Behold,
The Land of the Mighty
is in bloody strife and turmoil.

"Hear the tides of the godless Saxons,
bringing death and fire.
Hear the silent supplication
of our dead.

"Where are our brave warriors
of the shining helms,
To free us
from pain and shackles?

"Our tears and entreaties
To restore our pride and dignity
remain unheeded.

Why do you mock our prayers, O Lord,
With only a beardless boy
and a sword
As our protectors?"

— Prayers Answered,

from the Book of Heroes.

Jimmy Joe Timeless Myths

By Jimmy Joe

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  • • Arthurian Legends
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  • • Classical Literature
Age of Chivalry

Age of Chivalry

It was time of high adventure and romance. Knights would seek out adventure, hoping to test their skills, mettle and prowess as a warrior. A knight would also try to win the love of a lady or damsel, either by rescuing her from an adversary or dem...

April 2nd, 2000 • Jimmy Joe
King Arthur

King Arthur

Arthur is the name that inspired people to think of the Age of Chivalry, where a tall, impregnable castle overlooked a field of combats, a clash between two opposing armies or tournaments between jousting knights, or where we romanticised an armou...

April 2nd, 2000 • Jimmy Joe
Camelot

Camelot

Camelot was the great castle of King Arthur. Camelot was the seat of power in Britain, where a council was established. Arthur and his knights who presided over the council were called the Knights of the Round Table. Camelot symbolised the Golden ...

April 2nd, 2000 • Jimmy Joe
Background

Background

Introduction Difference Between Old and New Post Vulgate Cycle Le Morte d'ArthurIntroduction During the twelfth and thirteenth century, several French authors were major contributors to the Arthurian legends. Perhaps the most influential of these ...

April 2nd, 2000 • Jimmy Joe
Historical Background

Historical Background

Here, I have some more history lessons for my readers. If you are fascinated by the history lessons I have given to you so far in the other mythology sections then read on. I have divided the historical background for Arthur into several parts. Th...

April 2nd, 2000 • Jimmy Joe
Life of King Arthur

Life of King Arthur

Here, I will give a brief treatment about the life of King Arthur. My sources below are some of the earliest accounts of Arthur, written by three different authors: Geoffrey of Monmouth, Wace and Layamon. Geoffrey of Monmouth was a Welsh writer wh...

April 2nd, 2000 • Jimmy Joe
Arthurian and Grail Sources

Arthurian and Grail Sources

There are hundreds of works on the Arthurian legends in many different languages such as Welsh, English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch and Scandinavian (and maybe in some more languages that I have not come across). The main sources in T...

September 27th, 2000 • Jimmy Joe
Tales of the Knights

Tales of the Knights

The Tales of the Knights, contain collection of popular stories of the Arthurian romances. They includes the tales of Sir Erec (Gereint), Sir Yvain (Owain) and Sir Gareth. There will be more tales in the future.

April 12th, 2000 • Jimmy Joe
Arthurian Court

Arthurian Court

Some additional information concerning Arthur's courts and his household staff. Arthur's Residences Court Staff Christian Feasts Canonical HoursArthur's Residences In medieval romances, Arthur didn't have just one castle. He resided in many, depen...

May 13th, 2003 • Jimmy Joe
Round Table

Round Table

The Arthurian knights who sat with King Arthur around a circular table became the focal point of fellowship between knights. Some of them are famous as heroes and champions of just cause. In theory, they were brothers; however, jealousy, envy and ...

February 4th, 2000 • Jimmy Joe
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