Reading Notes: King Arthur, Part B

Bibliography: "The End of Arthur" from King Arthur: Tales of the Round Table by Andrew Lang. Story Source.

Notes: 

  • is this where it ties into the myth that King Arthur will return in Britain's greatest time of need?
  • What happens to him after the water ladies appear?
  • did the Lady of the Lake ever get that favor from him?
  • maybe he has an adventure there
  • some versions of the Wild Hunt say that King Arthur leads it
  • perhaps as a favor to the Lady of the Lake?
(Image Information: King Arthur; Wikimedia Commons)


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