Arthurian Legends

King Arthur, the Knights of the Round Table, Merlin and Morgan le Fay — the legendary cycle that shaped the medieval imagination.

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Portrait of Cúchulainn

Cúchulainn

Mythology

A mythological hero of the Irish tradition, Cúchulainn is the protagonist of the Ulster Cycle, a collection of Celtic legends. A legendary warrior figure, he embodies the ideal of the Celtic hero through his superhuman strength and code of honor.

Portrait of King Arthur

King Arthur

Mythology

Legendary king of Britain, Arthur is a central figure in Celtic mythology and medieval literature. Founder of the Round Table and lord of Camelot castle, he embodies the medieval chivalric ideal. His story, passed down through legends and tales of knighthood, blends possible historical fact with supernatural elements.

Portrait of Lancelot du Lac

Lancelot du Lac

Mythology

Lancelot du Lac is a legendary knight of the Round Table, son of King Ban of Benwick. Raised by the Lady of the Lake, he becomes the greatest warrior in Arthur's kingdom and the lover of Queen Guinevere. His story symbolizes the conflict between chivalric honor and romantic passion.

Portrait of Merlin

Merlin

Mythology

Merlin is a legendary wizard or druid from Arthurian legend, known as advisor and sorcerer to King Arthur. A central figure in medieval literature, he embodies magical wisdom and supernatural influence in the kingdoms of Britain.

Portrait of Morgan le Fay

Morgan le Fay

Mythology

Morgan le Fay is a major figure in Arthurian legend, portrayed as an enchantress and half-sister of King Arthur. She embodies magic and moral ambiguity in medieval narratives, shifting between adversary and protector depending on the version of the story.

Portrait of Perceval

Perceval

Mythology

Perceval is a legendary Knight of the Round Table and the central hero of the Grail quest in medieval Arthurian literature. Raised by a mother who kept him sheltered from the world, he gradually becomes an accomplished knight through his adventures and his spiritual search for the Grail.

Portrait of Tristan and Iseult

Tristan and Iseult

Mythology

A medieval legend telling the story of two lovers whose impossible love, sparked by the accidental drinking of a magic potion, leads them to tragedy. This tale of courtly love has inspired countless literary and artistic adaptations from the Middle Ages to the present day.