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King Arthur

King Arthur is the figure at the heart of the Arthurian legends. He is said to be the son of Uther Pendragon and Igraine of Cornwall. Arthur is a near mythic figure in Celtic stories such as Culhwch and Olwen. In early Latin chronicles he is presented as a military leader, the dux bellorum. In later romance he is presented as a king and emperor.

Clothing that might have been worn in Arthurian times:


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Some interesting links

  • Britannia encyclopedia on Aruthur.
  • Arthurian resources. A guide to understanding early medieval Arthurian legend.


    • Historical costumes for this time period can be found at Garb the World