King Arthur is a semi-historical figure who, if he did exist, has been built up through folklore and literature into a foundational narrative of British identity. In some legends, he is a military leader, credited with defending the British Isles from Saxon invaders from Europe. In others, he is a king, his royalty bestowed upon him when he pulled a sword out of a stone. During the late fifth century, he fought in many battles and was rumored to be invincible. A number of poems describe his prowess as a warrior, though much of the Arthur mythology draws on earlier Gaelic, Anglo, and even Latin myth.
Perhaps Arthur's greatest achievement and legacy is that he was able to defend Britain from so many invading forces! Not only the Saxons, but also magical creatures from the Welsh underworld and the sea. Who knows- without Arthur, maybe today Britain would be populated by wyverns and hellhounds?
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