
We knew that Merlin is one of the most fascinating figures in the Welsh literature and the Arthurian legend. Merlin is a man of mystery and magic; contradiction and controversy surrounded his life. But the question is was Arthurian Legend Fact or Fiction?
So here, I will share to you one of the best answer I found in the internet and hope this will help you better understand. But still you can watch Merlin online if you want more.
Did the legendary stories and people of Arthurian Legend actually exist or were the stories surrounding Arthurian Legend a figment of a writer's imagination? Arthurian Legend is not based on real historical evidence . The Arthurian legends were based on the books written by the clerics of the Medieval era or the Middles Ages. The stories of many Welsh Celtic legends and Myths surrounding the Arthurian Legend provide the Welsh with a claim to the sovereignty of the whole kingdom of Britain. These Arthurian legends and myths about "the one, true King of the Britons" were used by Kings of England to authenticate their claims to the both the Welsh and English thrones! King Edward I used these Arthurian legends and myths when he conquered Wales. Connections between Caernarvon, Arthurian Legend, Merlin, Prophecies and even Stonehenge were made. The Tudors used the same ploy! These Kings of England used the stories from Arthurian Legend to give them credibility. It was convenient for them to turn the stories and myths about Arthurian Legend into hard facts!
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