In the Arthurian legend, Sir Lancelot is one of the Knights of the Round Table. In most of the French romances and works, he is characterized as the greatest and most trusted of Arthur's knights, and plays a part in many of Arthur's victories – but Arthur's eventual downfall is also brought about in part by Lancelot, whose affair with Arthur's wife Guinevere destroys the unity of Arthur's court. Sir Lancelot named his legendary sword Arondight.
Mar 10, 2008
Famous Swords: Arondight
In the Arthurian legend, Sir Lancelot is one of the Knights of the Round Table. In most of the French romances and works, he is characterized as the greatest and most trusted of Arthur's knights, and plays a part in many of Arthur's victories – but Arthur's eventual downfall is also brought about in part by Lancelot, whose affair with Arthur's wife Guinevere destroys the unity of Arthur's court. Sir Lancelot named his legendary sword Arondight.
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