Folklore in King Arthur (2004) Everyone Missed

A historical take on a legend was always going to be messy. But does King Arthur (2004) succeed in its ambitious storytelling quest? 00:00 Intro 00:49 King Arthur (2004) Was Meant to Do for Arthurian Legend What Gladiator (2000) Did for Roman History 01:49 The Book on Which 2004’s King Arthur Is (Kinda, Sorta) Based: From Scythia to Camelot 02:20 A Gladiator/King Arthur Crossover? Why the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius Should Have Been in King Arthur (2004) 02:54 Lucius Artorius Castus: Did This Historical Roman Commander Inspire a Legendary King of the Britons? 03:30 Shiny Boys With Special Wind Socks: How the Sarmatians May Have Inspired the Knights of the Round Table 04:27 When Is King Arthur (2004) Set? And Why? 05:55 Sword Worship on the Eastern European Steppe: Did Scythian Mythology Influence Arthurian Legend? 07:52 The Nart Sagas: Precursor to the Lancelot-Grail Cycle? 09:55 Alani / French Origins of the Name Lancelot? Alanus-à-Lot 10:27 Roll Call: Who Are the Knights of the Round Table in King Arthur (2004)? 11:10 Who Are the Woads in King Arthur (2014)? Meet the Picts 11:42 Was Merlin Scottish? A Pictish Take on the Welsh Wizard in King Arthur (2004) 12:26 What’s the Point of Pelagius in King Arthur (2004)? Freedom to Submit to a King? 13:24 A Guinevere / Gwenddydd Connection? A Celtic Origin for an Arthurian Princess 13:52 Where Is the Arthur, Lancelot, Guinevere Love Triangle in King Arthur (2004)? 14:04 Can a Single Battle Scene Redeem an Entire Movie? The Frozen Lake Scene in King Arthur (2004) 16:43 Folklorical Accuracy Grade for King Arthur (2004) Arthurian legend buff? I’ve got you covered:    • Arthurian Legend   Fan of religious mysteries? You might enjoy these videos over on my @IrishMyths channel:    • Mythic Mysteries   Books by me, I. E. Kneverday (note: I may earn a small affiliate commission if you buy through the links below): -Neon Druid: An Anthology of Urban Celtic Fantasy: https://amzn.to/3BJE7yc -Irish Monsters in Your Pocket: https://amzn.to/3SXQgFO -Samhain in Your Pocket: https://amzn.to/3Bkp2D0 -Irish Myths in Your Pocket: https://amzn.to/3Qi5xjg -Saint Patrick in Your Pocket: https://amzn.to/3ZWMWxG -The Woburn Chronicles: A Trio of Supernatural Tales Set in New England’s Most Mysterious City https://amzn.to/4e8JU0v Like the music in the video? That was me! I record under the stage name Bard of Boston: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5B2NU... Amazon: https://amazon.com/music/player/artis... Apple:   / bard-of-boston   I also have a new musical project, Cottage Songs:    • Greenies