Why does the legend of King Arthur hold such a powerful grip over us?
You’re right. The legend of King Arthur is one of the most powerful, and fascinating, stories ever — and for many, many reasons. It has all the elements of a great story: drama, adventure, romance, conflict and betrayal, interesting characters — just to name a few — plus the magical elements (though the King Arthur legend would still be a great story without the magic). Also adding to the fascination is that the legend may be based in historical fact; some scholars believe that a historical figure like King Arthur actually existed in Britain in the late 5th or early 6th century.
