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Cadbury Castle, Somerset - Cadbury Castle is a hill fort near the village of South Cadbury in Somerset, England, five miles north west of Yeovil at . The fort is one of the best known of the sites associated with mythic Arthurian England, and the legends of Camelot.

Astolat - Astolat is a legendary city of Great Britain which is named in Arthurian legends. It is named as the home of Elaine of Astolat "the fair maiden of Astolat" and of her father Sir Bernard of Astolat.

List of geological features on Mimas - This is a list of named geological features on Mimas. The geological features of Mimas are named after people and places in Arthurian legend or the legends of the Titans.

Lailoken - Lailoken was a Scottish lord and madman and is believed to be the source for the wizard Merlin in the Arthurian legends. He was said to be attributed with prophetic abilities.

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Arthurian Legend - Le Morte d'Arthur pictures by Francoise Taylor, a summary of Sir Thomas Malory's story, an Arthurian search engine, and other Arthurian legend topics.

Camelot In Four Colors: A Survey of the Arthurian Legend in Comics - Information and bibliographies about the Arthurian legends in comic books.

The Quest - An Arthurian Resource - Overview of characters, history, art and origins, prepared by University of Idaho students.

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First Knight (Blu-ray) (Widescreen, Special Edition) : Together, Sean Connery, Richard Gere, Julia Ormond ("Legends Of The Fall", "Sabrina") and Jerry Zucker,the director of "Ghost", bring you a new vision of King Arthur's Camelot. A vision of breathtaking battles, of heart-pounding courage, of the undeniable love that brought an entire kingdom to its knees... and of the undying passion that made it live forever. "Making Of 'First Knight'"; "In Shining Armor: Knights In Training"; Arthurian Legend commentary, Deleted Scenes, Director Commentary, Featurette, Producer Commentary.

First Knight (Widescreen, Special Edition) : Together, Sean Connery, Richard Gere, Julia Ormond ("Legends Of The Fall", "Sabrina") and Jerry Zucker,the director of "Ghost", bring you a new vision of King Arthur's Camelot. A vision of breathtaking battles, of heart-pounding courage, of the undeniable love that brought an entire kingdom to its knees... and of the undying passion that made it live forever. "Making Of 'First Knight'"; "In Shining Armor: Knights In Training"; Arthurian Legend commentary, Deleted Scenes, Director Commentary, Featurette, Producer Commentary.

Tortilla Flat by John Steinbeck, ISBN 0140187405 : Adopting the structure and themes of Arthurian legend, John Steinbeck creates a "Camelot" on a shabby hillside above Monterey on the California coast and peoples it with a colorful band of knights. As he chronicles the thoughts and emotions, temptations and lusts of the "knights", Steinbeck spins a tale as compelling as the famous legends of the Round Table.

The Child of the Holy Grail: The Third of the Guenevere Novels by Rosalind Miles, ISBN 0609809563 : Miles brings to a magnificent conclusion her bestselling Guenevere Trilogy--an ending that is distinct from every other version of the Arthurian legend.

Cliffs Notes on Mythology by Weigel, James, Jr., ISBN 0822008653 : The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. In "CliffsNotes on Mythology, " you'll review the myths from seven different cultures and gain an overview of the stories that people have lived by from ancient times to the present. The gods and their stories depict life's lessons and personal relationships and present a moral code of human conduct. These stories are also a map to understanding history. This CliffsNotes guide covers Egyptian, Babylonian, Indian, Greek, Roman, and Norse mythologies, as well as the Arthurian legends. Features that help you figure out these important works include An introduction to mythology The main gods of various cultures Review questions Recommended readings Genealogical tables of major gods Classic literature or modern-day treasure -- you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.

The Camelot Caper by Elizabeth Peters, ISBN 0380731134 : THE LETHAL STUFF OF LEGENDS For Jessica Tregarth, an unexpected invitation to visit her grandfather in England is a wonderful surprise -- an opportunity to open doors to a family past that have always been closed to her. But sinister acts greet her arrival. A stranger tries to steal her luggage and later accosts her in Salisbury Cathedral. Mysterious villains pursue her through Cornwall, their motive and intentions unknown. Jessica's only clue is an antique heirloom she possesses, an ancient ring that bears the Tregarth family crest. And her only ally is handsome gothic novelist David Randall -- her self-proclaimed protector -- who appears from seemingly out of nowhere to help her in her desperate attempt to solve a five hundred-year-old puzzle. For something from out of the cloudy mists of Arthurian lore has come back to plague a frightened American abroad. And a remarkable truth about a fabled king and a medieval treasure could ultimately make Jess Tregarth very rich ... or very dead.

Once and Future King by Dan Moran, ISBN 0764585509 : Based on medieval Arthurian legends, "The Once and Future King" is a twentieth-century version of young Arthur's quest for the sword Excalibur and his claim to the throne of England. Including many well-known and much-loved episodes with Merlyn, the sorcerer; Morgan La Fay, the witch; and knights jousting and hounds engaged in the hunt, White's novel adds to the lore surrounding the person of King Arthur. CliffsNotes brings you this easy-to-understand study guide that covers all four volumes of "The Once and Future King" with special emphasis given to the most popular volume, "The Sword in the Stone." The other three novellas are treated within critical essays.

Avalon High : Mixing the wit of the Princess Diaries books with a supernatural twist on Arthurian legend, this wildly entertaining, #1 national bestseller is now in paperback.