The Legend Of Excalibur Research Paper

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The Legends Of Excalibur
A great hero, a troubled kingdom, one filled with magic and mysterious powers. Young Arthur had his destiny written out for him. A destiny so great it would unite all of Brittan, whales, Scotland, and Ireland. How does someone, so normal have the powers and capability to conquer so much and do so much with so little effort? Every great hero has a special power that makes him/her them. It could be laser vision all the way to a powerful weapon. Arthur had a weapon that made him the hero and king he was. Excalibur was the name of this weapon, this magical sword kept Arthur from loosing in battle. His legacy was spread through out Europe and with his death, left people to speculate. How did Arthur get his sword and where is it now? Soon Excalibur had its own legends and myths behind it.
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There were many weak willed kings all over the island, but non were meant to rule such a big and rich land. They were many knights, nobles and kings that wanted to be the high king, which soon lead to arguments and then sadly war. Sir Kay was arrogant and was fighting one day with his adopted brother Arthur. When Kay relished that he forgot his sword and order Arthur to get his sword at the house. Arthur went running towards the house when he saw a sword left alone stuck in a stone. He thought it would just be quicker to grab the sword then run all the way back to the house. He grabbed the sword and went back running. He noticed an inscription that read: whoever draws this sword will be king of Britain. The inscription was right because this sword was not just any sword it was placed there by merlin, a great soccer of the land. Merlin enchanter the sword so no one could pull it out of the stone innless he is the king’s son. Excalibur, the sword that literally made Arthur king proves that even the best or strongest person is nothing without out his legendary power, which in Arthurs case is his beloved