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The myths and legends of King Arthur and his knights, of the enchanter Merlin, and of their quests and adventures, form one of the greatest cycles of stories ever composed. In this book the most important tales are explored in depth by one of the world's best known authorities on this subject. Also included are a series of meditational exercise to help the reader find his or her way to the heart of the Arthurian mysteries.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

Introduction to the 2010 Editon

Introduction

1: The High King: Arthur in History and Myth

2: Merlin and the Prophecies of the Land: The Enchantment of Camelot

3: The Round Table: Adventure in the Forest of the Mind

4: Goddesses and Guides: Morgan and the Faery Women

5: Lancelot and Tristan: True Love and Perfect Chivalry

6: The Grail Quest: Spirituality and the Search for Absolutes

7: Avalon and the Faery Realms: Paths to the Land Beyond

8: The Unending Song: Arthur in the Modern World

Brief Glossary of Arthurian Characters

Bibliography

The Arthurian Tradition

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      Publisher: Aeon Books Ltd
      Publication Date: 31/12/2011
      ISBN13: 9781904658429, 978-1904658429
      ISBN10: 1904658423

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The myths and legends of King Arthur and his knights, of the enchanter Merlin, and of their quests and adventures, form one of the greatest cycles of stories ever composed. In this book the most important tales are explored in depth by one of the world's best known authorities on this subject. Also included are a series of meditational exercise to help the reader find his or her way to the heart of the Arthurian mysteries.

      Table of Contents

      Acknowledgements

      Introduction to the 2010 Editon

      Introduction

      1: The High King: Arthur in History and Myth

      2: Merlin and the Prophecies of the Land: The Enchantment of Camelot

      3: The Round Table: Adventure in the Forest of the Mind

      4: Goddesses and Guides: Morgan and the Faery Women

      5: Lancelot and Tristan: True Love and Perfect Chivalry

      6: The Grail Quest: Spirituality and the Search for Absolutes

      7: Avalon and the Faery Realms: Paths to the Land Beyond

      8: The Unending Song: Arthur in the Modern World

      Brief Glossary of Arthurian Characters

      Bibliography

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