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Arthurian Legend
By Darkwing
@Darkwing (21583)
March 31, 2007 11:58pm CST
I'm a great fan of Arthurian Legend and have often thought about what it would have been like to have been living in the Dark Ages.
If you could turn back the clock to Arthurian times, which character would you have liked to have been, and why? Would you have liked to live at Camelot, or Avalon, or somewhere else? Maybe Merlin would have been a good man to be. I would have liked to have been Morgan, or maybe Igraine, but there are lots to choose from including Saxons.
So, using your imagination, which would you have liked to be and where would you have liked to live?
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4 responses
@Adrenochrome (1653)
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2 Apr 07
Having just glimpsed at Crosa's answer, I should like to say, I don't feel their was as much 'darkness' in those times as we have today.
Morgan le Fay? She slept with her brother to give birth 'to a God'?
I could bore you senseless with one of my diatribes on the truth behind the legend, the fact that the stories originated in France, not England, and that the Holy Grail story was added in the 12th Century. But, for once, I shalln't.
Galahad, son of Lancelot (by his wife, the daughter of the Fisher King, Pyres), and last member, but noblest, of the Round Table.
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@Adrenochrome (1653)
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2 Apr 07
Forgot to mention one of my all time favourite movies, John Boormans 'Excalibur' is superb, even today, though filmed in the early 80s. It stars Helen Mirren, Cherie Lunghi, Patrick Stewart, Gabriel Byrne, and the magnificent Nicol Williamson, whose portrayal of Merlin has never been bettered!
If you haven't yet seen it, get it today, it really brings the hole 'Morte D'Arthur' story to life.
@Darkwing (21583)
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2 Apr 07
I think I've discovered in you a secret passion for Arthurian Legend, if I'm not mistaken Adrenochrome! lol. You're very knowledgeable on British History... I think that's great. The 'God' whom Morgan Le Fay gave birth to was killed! lol. Not only that, she wasn't aware she was sleeping with her brother at the time, as she did it in ritual!
Thank you again for a very knowledge packed response, my friend. Brightest Blessings.
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@Adrenochrome (1653)
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5 Apr 07
I adore Arthurian Legend; love, chivalry and betrayal, it has everything. They simply don't write stuff like that anymore. Mordred did die, but only Excalibur could do that, and he did kill Arthur (if Tennyson is to be believed)!
It's not surprising that it is as popular today, as it ever was.
All the best.
@Leedsrbest1973 (127)
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13 Apr 07
Yes, I like Arthurian legend. I especially liked Sir Lancelot. He was a bit of a devil, but on the other hand, he was good with all the younger boys who became soldiers with Arthur's Army and he taught them a lot of his skills. I like Merlin too, especially the Disney cartoon of him, in the Sword in the Stone Video. lol.
@crosa125 (1483)
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2 Apr 07
what is it going on darkwing....dark ages....dark....no i don't like darkness that much i scare....well my imagination is not that good so can i just time travel be myself and watch you all what you are doing,and tell you how to do it better,then for once people going to think how clever i am
@Bizziebod (3497)
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2 Apr 07
Hi Darkwing! I'm quite fascinated with Arthurian legend, although I don't know that much about it. I shall be off to Tintagel when the weather turns better to do some photography as both Tintagel/Boscastle/Trebarwith are my favourite places in the country and literally only about an hour away! I'll post some pics when I go! I would have loved to be some fair maiden living in the castle at Tintagel as it's in a spectacular part of Cornwall!
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@Darkwing (21583)
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6 Apr 07
Yes, so I believe, Bizzie. I haven't yet been to Tintagel but I do have intentions of visiting some day and certainly look forward to you posting your pictures. They will give me some insight as to how the place looks... I'm always looking it up on the internet. lol.
I have, however, been to Glastonbury; the Tor, Abbey and Chalice Well Gardens. The latter is a truly magickal place. I can't describe the feelings I had there... suffice to say, I will certainly be going back there this year... hopefully for Solstice, but we'll see. I also love Stonehenge. If you haven't been there, and I daresay you have... that is a truly wonderful place to be. I felt the powers there, as I'm sure many others have. Theres a kind of draw to these places and Arthurian Legend is linked with them all.
Last year, I visited Wayland Smithy, where I had a strange experience indeed and West Kennet Longbarrow, another haunting place.
Thank you for your interesting response. I really must get down to Tintagel. Brightest Blessings my friend. x
