Medieval Legends

Merlin

1

What was the first story that was written about Merlin?

Prophecies of Merlin

2

 What is the name of the book in which  Merlin goes mad?

Vita Merlini

3

Name the 2 figures from which Merlin's character was inspired upon 

Myrddin and Lailoken

4

The name of the king who wanted to sacrifice Merlin

Vortigern

5

What is the name of Merlin's sister in "vita Merlini"?

Gwenddydd

King Arthur

1

Arthur's father

Uther Pendragon

2

Arthur's only weakness

Pride

3

"Gesta Regum Anglorum" in English

Deeds of the kings of the English

4

In the battle of the Badon hill, Arthur was described as a(n)............. by Nennius.

A king

5

What year was the book of Chretien de Troyes about Arthur written and what did it introduce?

1130ce-1190ce. Introduces the grail quest, Lancelot, and the Excalibur

Thousand and one nights

1

The language in which te first stories were written in

Arabic

2

How did Cason get rich?

He married a rich woman

3

Wh did shah Ryan postpone the exactions?

He wanted to hear the rest of the story.

4

How did the archetype help the book become an actual book?

It was the basis of the actual book so the real book could be created.

5

What was the name of the person who translated the stories to English

Edward Lane