Assess the historical debate surrounding the reliability of the Arthurian legend. Whist showing how this legend has been significant in contributing to change and continuity in the ancient world.

Good afternoon. We are going to talk to you about King Arthur and answer the question; assess the historical debate surrounding the reliability of the Arthurian legend. Whist showing how this legend has been significant in contributing to change and continuity in the ancient world. King Arthur represents a man who was the epitome of good against evil, light against darkness, and the never-ending struggle between what is right and wrong. He was represented as …

…done in his supposed or imagined lifetime, affected ancient society? After assessing evidence which claims that he did actually exist, we have found that he had a big impact. He was a great leader who delayed the Saxon influx before eventual defeat and assimilation. He won numerous battles. Arthur also has influenced many imaginations, particularly of the Middle ages, and this is shown through the large amounts of early English literature, art, poems and music.