Arthurian Legend

Read Chretien de Troyes; what next?

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 08:31:53 GMT

Posted by: scifirenegade

So I see this community hasn't been active for some time, which is a shame (there aren't many Arthurian communities on DW).

So, I am a fan of the 1950s Sir Lancelot series *points to icon*. I've decided to read some of the old texts, and started with Chretien de Troyes' Four Romances (and enjoyed them).

With this info, what would be the next text to read? I was going with de Troyes' Perceval, but changed to The High History of the Grail. Is this fine? Just looking for different opinions and stuff.

(On a different note: is fanart allowed to be posted here? If not, is there another Arthurian community to share some art?)

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Arthurian episodes in other tv shows

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 20:32:54 GMT

Posted by: lucre_noin

Many tv shows, especially fantasy ones, have that one lovely arthurian episode! Here there is a list (I will update it in the future) of the ones I know (feel free to add stuff!). ( Read more... )

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Arthurian music: a list

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 11:20:12 GMT

Posted by: lucre_noin

A list of arthurian music! Please add anything that I might have forgotten!

( Read more... )

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Download Arthurian texts (6th century/16th century)

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 11:39:46 GMT

Posted by: lucre_noin

I wanted to write down in a post all the links of the download tag but only the ones about arthurian ancient texts, the ones that are many people want when they ask about “original arthurian legends”. So you will find those arthurian texts pre-1600 that I managed to find online.

Please, if you see mistakes or if you want to add links send me a message.

*I added the symbol * and bolded my favourite ones and the ones I consider fundamental (and this is my personal opinion).

(~6th-century) De Excidio et Conquestu Britanniae (Gildas)
(~731) Ecclesiastical History of the English Nation (Bede)
(~9th-century) The Anglo-Saxon Chronicles
(~828) Historia Brittonum (Nennius) *
(~10th century) Annales Cambriae *
(~1125) The Deeds of the English Kings (Williams of Malmesbury)
(~1136) History of the Kings of Britain (Geoffrey of Monmouth) *
(~1150) Vita Merlini (Geoffrey of Monmouth) *
(~1155) Roman de Brut (Wace) *
(~1170) Lanval (Marie de France)
(~1170/1190) Four Romances (Chrétien de Troyes) *
(~1190) Brut (Layamon)
(~1250) Arthour and Merlin
(~13th century) Perlesvaus (The High History of the Grail) *
(~13th century) Morien
(13th century) Parzival (Wolfram von Eschenbach)
(~1375) The Avowying of Arthur
(~14th century) Sir Gawain and the Green Knight *
(~14th century) Libeaus Desconus
(~14th century) Ywain and Gawain
(~14th century) Sir Launfal (Thomas Chestre)
(~14th century) Stanzaic Morte d'Arthur
(~1400) The Alliterative Morte d'Arthur
(~1400) Sir Gawain and the Carle of Carlisle
(~1440) Sir Perceval of Galles
(~1450) The Jeaste of Sir Gawain
(1485) Le Morte d'Arthur Volume 1 + Volume 2 (Thomas Malory) *
(~15th century) The Awntyrs off Arthure
(~15th century) The Wedding of sir Gawain and dame Ragnell *
(~1500) The Greene Knight
(~1500) The Boy and the Mantle
(~1500) The Turke and Sir Gawain
(~1500) The Knightly tale of Gologras and Gawain
(1590/1596) The Faerie Queene (Edmind Spenser)
(~16th-century) The Misfortunes of Arthur (Thomas Hughes)
(~16th-century) ~~Melora and Orlando~~ suggested by marytennant

WELSH TEXTS with arthurian references

from the red book of hengest

from the black book of carmarthen

from the book of taliesin

Triads

Other

LIFE OF THE SAINTS

The Legend of St. Goeznovius
The Life of St. Cadog
The Life of St. Carannog version 1 - version 2
The Life of St. Paternus
The Life of Gildas
The Life of St. Kentigern
The Life of St. Illtud

the book of aneirin

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20 muses: Camelot (tv series)

Fri, 11 Mar 2016 15:06:00 GMT

Posted by: lancelotfan.livejournal.com

20 Camelot icons for 20muses
this was my first time ever doing a challenge like this
so I played it safe and chose easy mode, which I thought
was going to be harder than I anticipated. Thankfully though
once I had the ball rolling, it was rather fun! :)

HERE@lancelotfan

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character20in20: Guinevere (Merlin BBC)

Wed, 09 Mar 2016 11:13:00 GMT

Posted by: lancelotfan.livejournal.com

{20)icons for
character20n20
please comment/credit if you take or use.
DO NOT steal/edit my icons.

Here@lancelotfan

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Good morning. I'm dipping my toe in this fandom ...

Wed, 21 May 2014 22:47:00 GMT

Posted by: pronker

... and would like to find a fanfic archive of the medieval Arthurian legend characters, in particular any stories involving Merlin and Nimue's relationship. Thanks for any help, and recs entirely welcome! Sincerely, pronker

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Knights Legacy: Awakening of The Pen Ddraig (Original Graphic Novel)

Sun, 16 Mar 2014 07:34:00 GMT

Posted by: michael sacal

Hello everyone,

My name is Michael Sacal. I'm the writer and creator of KNIGHTS LEGACY: AWAKENING OF THE PEN DDRAIG, a 144-page graphic novel that tells the story of the modern day heirs to the legacy of the PENDRAGON. I'm currently working on putting together a Kickstarter to help finance the production of the novel and wanted to tell you about it in the hopes that it's something that might interest you to support in any way you can.

"Awakening..." focuses on two modern heirs of the PENDRAGON, LAURENCE GREY and ETHAN McBride.

Laurence is a soulless man whose lack of self makes him indifferent to people’s suffering and drives him to oppress the people of the EUROPEAN UNION. In his search to find a glassmith able to restore Caliburn’s broken glass blade so he can use it to open Arthur’s burial chamber, he inadvertently awakens his innocent true self. Driven by the need to earn forgiveness for his sins, Laurence embarks on a journey that takes him from the world of magic across the world of man in search of absolution, but what he finds instead is the key to unlock his buried past.

Ethan is a selfish man whose determination in discovering where he comes from blinds him to the needs of others and compels him to only take action expecting a reward for his efforts. The only trace he has to his origins is a locket emblazoned with the coat of arms of the HOUSE OF THE PENDRAGON. After his locket is stolen, he embarks on a quest that takes him from the world of man across the world of magic to get it back, but what he finds instead is the devastating truth to the question that has plagued him his entire life.

The emergence of the isle of AVALON – the fabled resting place of king ARTHUR PENDRAGON – portents their heroic awakening. Should either one fail to embrace their birthright, it would bring about the birth of a DRUID MECCA built atop the ruins of the European Union – the modern KINGDOMS OF CAMELOT.

KNIGHTS LEGACY: AWAKENING OF THE PEN DDRAIG is a sweeping saga that gives previously accepted facts about Arthurian lore a new interpretation, which allows it to stand on its own merits alongside other tales inspired by the source material.

You can learn lots more about this project at the Knights Legacy Facebook page here https://www.facebook.com/KnightsLegacy. You'll find information about the characters including artwork (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.461270260607974.1073741825.139395476128789&type=3), and a fully-lettered preview of the first six pages (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.585965381471794.1073741834.139395476128789&type=3).

You can also follow me on Twitter at heroictstudios and michaelsacal.

I hope you like what you see! Thanks.

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Arthurian roleplay!

Sun, 09 Dec 2012 14:03:00 GMT

Posted by: lucre-noin.livejournal.com

ONCE AND FUTURE... ARTHURIAN ROLEPLAY
THE BLOG

“Arthur, their young king, like a hero out of legend.”

“Arthur
is no fit king,” they said. And yet, here he is. Surrounded by those
who already swore to be loyal to him with no hesitations. But they
aren’t many. Most of the people - noblemen and ordinary people alike -
still doubts his right for the throne. He needs to prove himself, he has
to earn their trust. People are coming to see the new king from every
corner of the country. Some of them to offer an alliance; others to see
their potential enemy. Many claimed the throne before him, yet no one
has ever been able to put the sword out of the stone but Arthur. He’s
been raised without knowing his origin and he’s been raised well. Now
he’s ready to rule. He will be a good king. I, Merlin, am sure of it.

You can apply for an open character (or an original character) at this link. Some rules here!

THE CHARACTERS (taken)
Kay | King Lot | Morgause | Elaine (Arthur's sister) | Guinevak | Ceri (OC) | Guinevere | Nimue | Taliesin | Merlin | Dindrane | Bedivere | Lucan | Anburn (OC)

WHAT HAPPENED UNTIL NOW (main plot events?)
Guinevere
and Guinevak arrived in Camelot and Guinevere will soon marry Arthur.
Bedivere and Lucan returned from battle. Kay is Camelot's seneschal and,
surprising himself, won at the last tournament. Elaine just met her
sister Morgause after years of not seeing each others. Taliesin,
Camelot's bard, is waiting to meet his friend Merlin again. Dindrane is
looking for her brother's Perceval. Morgause and Lot are plotting
against Arthur. Ceri is the huntress of the castle and she would like to
be a knight one day. Basically everyone is looking/waiting for Arthur...
who is not in Camelot because our rpArthur left us D:

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Arthurian roleplay on tumblr

Sun, 10 Jun 2012 10:20:00 GMT

Posted by: lucre-noin.livejournal.com

(it’s still in construction but it’ll be ready soon and you can already start applying for your character!)

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mix: darkness, darkness - morgan (camelot)

Fri, 04 May 2012 16:52:00 GMT

Posted by: themirrorofsin.livejournal.com

Medium: TV

Fandom: Camelot

Subject: Morgan Pendragon

Title: Darkness Darkness

Notes: Requested by nani1986

Darkness, Darkness @absinthe_fey

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Sun, 04 Mar 2012 05:12:00 GMT

Posted by: mythomod.livejournal.com

.it's a wonderful town.

In December 2010, it began. New York City was the epicenter and gods and mortals of bygone days were drawn there. Shadows of their former selves, not all remembered who they were and none knew that their lives had become playthings for Khaos.

In March 2012, following who knows what manner of tug of war (because it is always, always a game), our gods and goddesses, our nymphs and our angels, our mortals and, yes, even our mythical animals were returned to New York City.

They do say it's the city that never sleeps. It is only natural that the city's puppet-master never sleeps, either.

You can try to break the cycle but whether you're Odin All-Father or Zeus Thunderer, whether you're a Queen of Hell or a Queen of Sparta, you will fail. Settle in, instead, and learn to roll with the punches.

Applications open; 8th (23:59 EST) - 16th (23:59 EST) every month.

Mythopoeics started in Dec. 2010 over at livejournal! For previous events, shenanigans and such please look over at our livejournal communities.

APPLY
✿ rules ✿ faq ✿ wanted ✿ taken ✿ reserves ✿apply ✿
✿extra slot request ✿ hiatus ✿ drops ✿ mod box ✿

GAME
✿ profile ✿ logs ✿ ooc ✿ crack ✿ storylines ✿
✿events ✿ zurvan info ✿ contacts ✿ locations ✿ resources ✿

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ARTHURIAN CALENDARS: download

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 16:53:00 GMT

Posted by: lucre-noin.livejournal.com

I created an arthurian calendar for the 2012. It is in two version (one is clear and the other one has an "ancient" effect). In the last page of the calendar there are also all the titles of the pics/paintings I used.
The calendar if composed by: an arthurian poem, an arthurian image, the days of the month.

VERSION 1: DOWNLOAD HERE
PREVIEW?

( Version 2 under the cut )

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Mabinogion

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:43:00 GMT

Posted by: lucre-noin.livejournal.com

I was wondering if anyone knew about some retelling/media about the Mabinogion (I'm actually referring to the Four Branches of the Mabinogi). I am looking for movies (even if only some characters of the Mabinogion appear), documentaries, novels, comics etc.
I already know the albums/songs by Heather Dale and Elin Fflur. I also read Mabinogion (Evangeline Walton) and The Chronicles of Prydain (Lloyd Alexander).

Thank you for your attention : D

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Merlin BBC season 1 rewatch: important stuff and character development

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 17:07:00 GMT

Posted by: lucre-noin.livejournal.com

I've done a rewatch of Merlin season one to write down all the importan
stuff that is treated strangely and with some mistakes in the future
seasons. I'll also rewatch the future season to see how the writers
treated what they had with the first season.

If you are interested:
Important
things about characters, their pasts, their relationships, food,
glasses, reactions and other in the first season of Merlin BBC.
( episode 1x01 )
( episode 1x02 )
( episode 1x03 )
( episode 1x05 )
( episode 1x06 )
( episode 1x07 )
( episode 1x08 )
( episode: 1x09 )
( episode: 1x10 )
( episode: 1x11 )
( episode: 1x12 )
( episode: 1x13 )

Conclusions:
The characters and The end of the season
Arthurian references (I was too good!)

Also: Season 1, season 2 and season 3: How many evil women are there in Merlin BBC?

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Mon, 21 Nov 2011 21:14:00 GMT

Posted by: amaranthine3.livejournal.com

23 icons with various characters from Merlin BBC series 4

And the rest HERE at starry_melodies.

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Actors and actresses picspams

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 18:50:00 GMT

Posted by: lucre-noin.livejournal.com

Some random picspams (I was bored) about some actresses and actors who had arthurian roles in the past. I tried to use pics that were not arthurian related (I used arthurian related pics when I couldn't find any other ones).
(the names are from left to right, from up to down)

Arthurian actors: PICSPAM 1 (Guinevere, Morgan and Mordred)

Arthurian actors: PICSPAM 2 (Lancelot, Arthur and Kay)

Arthurian actors: PICSPAM 3 (Lady of the lake, Gawain, Galahad)

Arthurian actors: PICSPAM 4 (Igraine, Uther and Morgause)

Arthurian actors: PICSPAM 5 (Lot, Perceval, Merlin)

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Bookbinding: Gawayne and the Green Knight

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:49:00 GMT

Posted by: elarra.livejournal.com

Handmade, one-of-a-kind book of the wonderful Gawayne and the Green Knight. See more pictures at my journal!

(crossposted to king_of_camelot)

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Tue, 25 Oct 2011 18:37:00 GMT

Posted by: mythomod.livejournal.com

.kindred soul cracked spirit. it has to end to begin.

In the beginning, there was Khaos.

From it came everything else, and from everything that Khaos was, gods came. You know them from when they were infinite and absolute - their myths, their stories, their legends.

They weren't supposed to die - but worry not, for death is not an end. Their mortal shells hold their immortal souls, a new beginning each turn of the wheel. They bleed. They die.

Khaos collects.

Deities have been reborn once again as mortals in 2010. Welcome to NYC, the cosmopolitan capital of the world, breathe in that fresh air- enjoy that cup of latte (it may well be your last). Your mortal life has been spent spoiled and rich, insignificant with its ease.

It's time to pay up.

MYTHOPOEICS

.applications.

Apps & Reserves- Open from 9th till the 16th Open for application: Aztec, Celtic, Egyptian, Greek, Hindu, Judeo-Christian, Mesopotamian, Native American, Slavic and Norse. Expect more pantheon openings in the future as plot progresses along.

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icons: Morgan Pendragon

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 23:15:00 GMT

Posted by: galadhil.livejournal.com

Set of 6 icons of Morgan Pendragon. Comments are very appreciated :)

(Click here to see all icons)

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mix: closer - arthur/guinevere (camelot)

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 21:16:00 GMT

Posted by: themirrorofsin.livejournal.com

Medium: TV
Fandom: Camelot
Subject: Arthur/Guinevere
Title: Closer
Notes: As requested :) Bit angsty. Music like: Adele, Hurts, Aqualung and Kings of Leon

Closer @absinthe_fey

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fanmix: my perfect enemy - arthur/morgan (camelot)

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 18:22:00 GMT

Posted by: themirrorofsin.livejournal.com

Medium: TV
Fandom: Camelot
Subject: Arthur/Morgan
Title: My Perfect Enemy
Notes: Based mainly on their animosity. Music like: Mumford & Sons, A Perfect Circle, Heather Dale and The Decemberists
Warning: Incest and language on some songs.

My perfect enemy @absinthe_fey

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New movie

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:20:00 GMT

Posted by: lucre-noin.livejournal.com

source

Warner Bros. has purchased the spec screenplay Arthur and Lancelot from filmmaker David Dobkin.
The script ignited a bidding war between Warner Bros., Fox, and
Universal, which Warner Bros. won with a hefty $2 million bid. The
project is described as a modern reimagining of the King Arthur and Sir Lancelot legendary tales.

David Dobkin will direct from his own screenplay and produce alongside Lionel Wigram. Jeff Kleeman will executive produce Arthur and Lancelot.
The project is budgeted at $90 million, although it isn’t known when production might start on Arthur and Lancelot.

and

(source)

Here’s what Dobkin (whose previous credits include the raunchy comedies Wedding Crashers and the upcoming The Change-Up) said he’s done with the Arthurian legend for Arthur & Lancelot:

“I pulled the legend apart. I only kept a few
things. I kept certain characters, I recreated the entire launch of the
legend and why it starts the way that it starts, I don’t want to give
away too much but it’s always had a flaw. I pulled the flaws out, I reinvented the characters as grounded characters. I took a much more realistic and
grounded approach towards everybody, you know why would this character
be this way and why would this character be that way? You know
Arthur’s superpower is compassion and vision. I will tell you this, the
whole thing is wrapped around the birth of democracy as a concept and it’s positing Arthur as the first man to say all men are created equal.”

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Mordred's mother

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 08:38:00 GMT

Posted by: lucre-noin.livejournal.com

Rewriting this post because I've read more books!

Who is Mordred's mother? This is a list of ancient books I read and the parentage of Mordred.

HISTORIA BRITONUM: No Mordred.
ANNALE CAMBRIAE: There is Mordred/Medraut but there is nothing about his parents.
HISTORIA REGUM BRITANNIAE: Mordred is the son of Anna and Lot. Anna is Arthur's sister.
CHRETIEN DE TROYES: No Mordred. But we have a Morgana and no telling about her children.
CULHWICH AND OLWEN: Nothing of Mordred, Morgause or Morgana.
LANCELOT-GRAIL: I've read a modernization and Morgause was Mordred's mother.
ALLITERATIVE MORTE ARTHURE: Reading it : D I'll let you know.
MORTE d'ARTHUR: Mordred is the son of Morgause and Arthur

And now the modern books. In this color the books with Morgana as the mother; in red the book with Morgause as Mordred's mother and dark blue for everything else.

MORE about books and movies?

Also, I would love to write something similar about Bedivere and the idea of Bedivere-as-the-original-Lancelot so if you have some informations or titles of books with Bedivere as the main character, please, write to me.

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Costume 20in20:Morgan Pendragon

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 20:05:00 GMT

Posted by: lancelotfan.livejournal.com

{20)icons for
costume20in20
please comment/credit if you take or use

Here@lancelotfan

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