“For many, however, finding the historical Arthur can only diminish the legendary figure. Whether a stoical Roman general or a beleaguered Celtic warlord, such a person will never compare to the noble king depicted by Geoffrey of Monmouth, by Malory, or even by T.H. White” (Snyder 16)This quote reminded me of how George Washington, and how in just a couple of centuries there are already widespread myths and tall tales surrounding our most influential founding father. Both Arthur and George were both supposed leaders of nations with iron-clad virtues. I couldn't imagine weeding through the assorted tales of Arthur to find reality.
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