Knights
of the Round Table
The
150 knights who had 'sieges' at the table.
King
Laudegraunce brought 100 when he gave the table to Arthur;
Merlin filled up 28 of the vacant
seats, and the king elected Gawain and Tor; the remaining
20 seats were left for those who might prove worthy.
These
knights went forth in quest of adventures, but their chief
exploits were concerned with the quest of the Holy Grail.
Some of the most famous knights were: Sir Lancelot,
Sir Galahad, Sir Gawain, Sir Kay,
and Sir Mordred.
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The
tales of the semilegendary King Arthur of Britain
span several centuries and appear in many different
languages. The so-called Round Table, the meeting
place of Arthur and the knights, was round so that
no one member seemed favored over the others.
The
New York Public Library
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In
Arthurian legend, the
Round Table at Camelot served as a gathering place
for King Arthur's knights. The table's shape ensured
that all who sat around it were equals. This replica
of the Round Table can be seen at Winchester Castle
in England.
Jonathan
Elderfield/Liaison Agency
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