The Knights of the Round Table were the legendary knights serving King Arthur in Arthurian legend. They were the best knights in Arthur’s kingdom, renowned for their chivalry, bravery, and skills in battle.
The Round Table was a symbol of equality, as it had no head, indicating that all who sat there were considered equal.
Key Members of the Knights of the Round Table
King Arthur: The legendary British leader and head of the Round Table.
Sir Lancelot: One of the most famous knights, known for his skill in combat and his affair with Queen Guinevere.
Sir Gawain: Arthur’s nephew, known for his strength and his involvement in the Green Knight’s challenge.
Sir Galahad: Lancelot’s son, famed for his purity and his successful quest for the Holy Grail.
Sir Percival: Another knight associated with the Holy Grail quest.
Sir Bedivere: One of Arthur’s most loyal knights, who returned Excalibur to the Lady of the Lake after Arthur’s final battle.
Sir Tristan: Known for his tragic love story with Isolde.
