For over a thousand years, Arthur has had widespread appeal and influence like no other literary character or historical figure.
Whilst some are thought to predate their manuscript sources by several centurie.
They are mostly found in poetic texts scattered throughout the four great compilations of Early and medieval Welsh literature produced between 1250 and 1350.
Yet, despite the efforts of modern scholars, the earliest references to Arthurian characters are still shrouded in uncertainty.
For over a thousand years, Arthur has had widespread appeal and influence like no other literary character or historical figure