King Arthur

King Arthur is one of the most famous legends in the world. He became king of England by pulling a magical sword from a stone. He gathered brave knights around a Round Table. His story has been told for hundreds of years in books, movies, and plays.

The Sword in the Stone

The legend says a magical sword was stuck in a stone. Only the true king of England could pull it out. Many strong knights tried and failed. A young boy named Arthur pulled it out easily. He became the greatest king England had ever known.

The Knights of the Round Table

King Arthur built a castle called Camelot. He gathered the bravest knights in the land. They sat at a Round Table so that every knight was equal. The knights went on quests, fought dragons, and searched for the Holy Grail, a magical cup said to have great power.

Fun Facts

• Arthur's famous sword was called Excalibur.
• The wizard Merlin was Arthur's adviser and teacher.
• The Round Table could seat 150 knights, and no seat was more important than another.

Did You Know?

Nobody knows if King Arthur was a real person. Some historians think the legends are based on a real warrior who fought in Britain around 500 AD. But the magical parts of the story were added later!