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    Excalibur is the mythical sword of King Arthur that may possess magical powers or be associated with the rightful sovereignty of Britain. Traditionally, the sword in the stone that is the proof of Arthur's lineage and the sword given to him by a Lady of the Lake are not the same weapon, even as in some versions of the legend both of them share the name of Excalibur.

  2. Jul 9, 2024 · Excalibur, in Arthurian legend, King Arthur’s sword.As a boy, Arthur alone was able to draw the sword out of a stone in which it had been magically fixed. This account is contained in Sir Thomas Malory’s 15th-century prose rendering of the Arthurian legend, but another story in the same work suggests that it was given to Arthur by the Lady of the Lake and that, when the king lay mortally ...

  3. May 17, 2017 · Excalibur is the sword of King Arthur in Sir Thomas Malory's iconic work Le Morte D'Arthur published in in 1485 CE. The sword was originally introduced in Geoffrey of Monmouth's History of the Kings of Britain (1136 CE) as Caliburnus (or Caliburn) and further developed by later writers before Malory immortalized it in his work. The sword, from its first appearance, is a powerful weapon in the ...

  4. Jul 12, 2019 · Excalibur refers to the magical sword that was wielded by the legendary King Arthur. According to several stories, the Excalibur sword bestowed upon the wielder great power and might. The summary below provides in-depth details about the Excalibur, as well as the stories and myths that surround it: How King Arthur Obtained the Sword

  5. Excalibur, or Caliburn, is the legendary sword of King Arthur, sometimes attributed with magical powers or associated with the rightful sovereignty of Great Britain.In Welsh, the sword is called Caledfwlch. The best known version of the story of the sword depicts the wizard Merlin thrusting the as yet unnamed sword into a huge stone, saying that the throne will be claimed by the one who was ...

  6. Excalibur was the wondrous sword of Arthur. Though, this sword had appeared in Geoffrey of Monmouth’s work, called it Caliburn, as the fabled sword that was a gift from Avalon, it wasn’t until in the later legend that Excalibur was a sword given to him by the Lady of the Lake. Geoffrey’s Caliburn didn’t have any significant role in ...

  7. The Excalibur is a mythical sword. It is associated with King Arthur and his compilation of medieval stories. The legendary Excalibur was believed to hold ultimate power to its rightful master, but plague anyone else who attempted to use it. The Arthurian Legend To introduce the famous Excalibur we must first recognize the series of

  8. The Excalibur Sword has appeared in countless books, comics, films, and TV shows, including works by J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and J.K. Rowling. The Excalibur Sword in popular culture is often depicted as a powerful weapon with magical properties. It is said to grant its wielder invincibility in battle and the ability to overcome any adversary.

  9. The magical sword of Arthur in the romances. Its name is derived from Geoffrey of Monmouth's "Caliburn" which itself mimics the Latin chalybs, or "steel."Sometimes identified as the Sword in the Stone, usually it is not.One account states that it belonged to Gawain first. The most familiar version has Arthur break the sword drawn from the stone and Merlin arranges its replacement with a weapon ...

  10. Excalibur. Tales from far and near - history stories of other lands (1915) Excalibur is a legendary sword, in the mythology of Great Britain. It was owned by King Arthur. The sword and its name have become very widespread in popular culture, and are used in fiction and films. Excalibur is a symbol of divine kingship and great power .