fog of history

Khalil 2022-08-20 10:25:06

Was King Arthur Celtic or Roman? Or the Celts who received Roman citizenship? Is King Arthur real or a myth? Or is it a myth based on real people? No matter when the fog of history is revealed, medieval legends are particularly fond of King Arthur and his knights, who have become "historical facts".
There are three remarkable things about this version of King Arthur: First, the context is clear, and Arthur's past and present life is fully explained; second, the female perspective is vivid and interesting, and the characters are richly portrayed; third, the picture is exquisite, and the atmosphere is rendered like an ink painting as charming.

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The Mists of Avalon quotes

  • Lancelot: The King himself asked me into his bed, with the Queen.

    Morgaine: All *three* of you?

  • Gwenhwyfar: I took poison from a witch. I slept with you and your friend, and gave myself to your lust and ungodliness, and all for nothing! All for nothing! No baby, no baby. Where is my baby, Arthur?

    Arthur: It is God's hands now, not ours. Don't cry.

    Gwenhwyfar: God does not reward sinners.