Myth of the Month 12: The Arthur Cycle -- pt. 1: Creating "King Arthur"
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The Story of Arthur and Uther Pendragon
Jeffrey says that arthur was first conceived at tintagel. His father was a leader chieftain named uther pendragon. He allied together with the duke of cornwall against the saxons. This affair leads to the conception of a child, and that child is arthur. In return for his help, uther pendragon hands arthur over to merlin. And merlin gives him an upbringing and training in magic and sorcery. As leader, he eventually takes the throne,. as leader, is able to completely defeat the saxons and establish a secure kingdom. At this point, the roman emperor opposes him and demands tribute and submission from arthur.
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