Uther Pendragon

legendary king of Britain

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Uther Pendragon is a legendary king of Britain and the father of King Arthur. His story is primarily known through medieval romances, notably Geoffrey of Monmouth's Historia regum Britanniae. In these accounts, Uther is advised by the enchanter Merlin. Merlin played a role in Uther's reign, including advising him on the establishment of the knightly fellowship of the Round Table. The Round Table was created so that no knight could claim precedence over another, symbolizing equality among Arthur's knights. Uther Pendragon's legend is a foundational element of Arthurian lore.12345

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dragon
…according to Arthurian legend, by Uther Pendragon, King Arthur’s father. In the 20th century the dragon was officially incorporated in the armorial bearings of the prince of Wales.
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…according to Arthurian legend, by Uther Pendragon, King Arthur’s father. In the 20th century the dragon was officially incorporated in the armorial bearings of the prince of Wales.
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Merlin
…Merlin-Ambrosius figured as adviser to Uther Pendragon (King Arthur’s father) and afterward to Arthur himself. In a later work, Vita Merlini, Geoffrey further developed the story of Merlin by adapting a northern legend about a wild man of the woods, gifted with powers of divination. Early in the 13th century,…
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…Merlin-Ambrosius figured as adviser to Uther Pendragon (King Arthur’s father) and afterward to Arthur himself. In a later work, Vita Merlini, Geoffrey further developed the story of Merlin by adapting a northern legend about a wild man of the woods, gifted with powers of divination. Early in the 13th century,…
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Round Table
…by the counsellor Merlin for Uther Pendragon, King Arthur’s father. It came into the possession of King Leodegran of Carmelide, who gave it to Arthur as part of the dowry of his daughter Guinevere when she married Arthur. Admission to the fellowship of the Round Table was reserved for only…
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…by the counsellor Merlin for Uther Pendragon, King Arthur’s father. It came into the possession of King Leodegran of Carmelide, who gave it to Arthur as part of the dowry of his daughter Guinevere when she married Arthur. Admission to the fellowship of the Round Table was reserved for only…
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