The Arthurian Tradition

by John Matthews

Overview

Explores the tales of King Arthur and the round table using insight and meditation.

The myths and legends of King Arthur and his knights, of the enchanter Merlin, and of their quests and adventures, form one of the greatest cycles of stories ever composed. In this book the most important tales are explored in depth by one of the world's best known authorities on this subject. Also included are a series of meditational exercise to help the reader find his or her way to the heart of the Arthurian mysteries.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781904658429
Publisher:	Aeon Books Ltd
Publication date:	12/31/2011
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.70(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

John Matthews has been a full time writer since 1980 and has produced over 100 books on myth, faery, the Arthurian Legends and Grail Studies, short stories, poetry and children’s books. He has devoted much of the past forty years to the study of Arthurian Traditions and myth in general. In 2003 he was the historical advisor to the Jerry Bruckheimer movie ‘King Arthur’.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements 1

Introduction to the 2010 Editon 3

Introduction 5

1 The High King: Arthur in History and Myth 9

Exercise 1 The Starry King 20

2 Merlin and the Prophecies of the Land: The Enchantment of Camelot 23

Exercise 2 Merlin's Tower 35

3 The Round Table: Adventure in the Forest of the Mind 39

Exercise 3 The Table Round 48

4 Goddesses and Guides: Morgan and the Faery Women 51

Exercise 4 Finding a Guide 61

5 Lancelot and Tristan: True Love and Perfect Chivalry 63

Exercise 5 The Cave of the Heart 77

6 The Grail Quest: Spirituality and the Search for Absolutes 79

Exercise 6 The Chapel of the Grail 90

7 Avalon and the Faery Realms: Paths to the Land Beyond 93

Exercise 7 The Isle of Dreams 101

8 The Unending Song: Arthur in the Modern World 105

Exercise 8 The Future King 115

Brief Glossary of Arthurian Characters 119

Bibliography 129

Editorial Reviews

Explores the tales of King Arthur and the round table using insight and meditation.

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