The Legend of King Arthur

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Who was the real King Arthur? King Arthur did not grow up as a normal King would. He was raised in a very odd way, however with the help of Merlin an extraordinary wizard, Arthur became King as it was his destiny.
Queen Igrane from England bore king Uther a son. This child was to someday inherit the throne. King Uther sent for Merlin, a farseeing prophet and powerful magician. Merlin was to perform a vital service to the kingdom. Merlin agreed with the condition that the king would grant him anything he asked for. King Uther was reluctant to such a deal for what Merlin wanted was the young prince. However Merlin assured the King that he could see into the future and the arrangement would benefit the prince. Therefore, once the prince was born Merlin took him away.
The magician took the child to the house of Sir Ector. Sir Ector and his wife called for a priest, who christened the child. The couple decided to name the child Arthur, and they loved him as much as they loved their own son Kay. Two years after Arthur was born, King Uther fell sick and died. The kingdom fell into state of disarray for the King had left no apparent heir. Merlin knew he had to reveal Arthur’s identity however it was not the right time yet. In the mean time Merlin tutored Arthur teaching him how to swing, ride a horse, shoot a bow and talk t the animals in their own tongue. Years passed and Merlin decided it was time for the kingdom to discover its rightful King.
Merlin went to the archbishop of Canterbury and counseled him to gather all the great Lords in London at the upcoming Christmas celebration. There at St. Paul’s cathedral, a miracle would occur that would reveal the identity of the rightful King. After the great congregation of Lords, Thomas Mal...

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...ter, the archbishop crowned Arthur King of England.
King Arthur did not grow up as a normal King would. He was raised in a very odd way, however with the help of Merlin he became King as it was his destiny. And he became one of the best Kings that England had.

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