The Legendary Origin of King Arthur - Uther Pendragon and Igraine - Legends of Camelot #01

The Legendary Origin of King Arthur - Uther Pendragon and Igraine - Legends of Camelot - See U in History
Art: Caio Filipe / _caiofilipe
Screenplay: Bruno Viriato

[@glowworm2]

Most legends always made Morgana out to be evil, but here, I truly feel for her. She KNEW that wasn't her father that night. Also, that was a really sick trick Merlin and Uther played on Igraine. Especially since Igraine thought it was the spirit of her husband coming to visit her that night. Nope, just a sick individual lusting over her.

[@kevinnorwood8782]

glowworm2 Honestly, this event is the reason why Morgan Le Fay's lore gets split down the middle in modern interpretations/revisions/retellings/etc. In the original myths, she and Arthur were NOT related (I'm talking the original texts by the monks Gildas and Geoffrey of Monmouth). She is simply an extremely high-ranking sorceress and also the Queen of Avalon (she may still have been Merlin's student in those versions, but I don't remember). It's only in later versions like Le Mort De Arthur which started recasting her as King Arthur's half-sister. And because she was with her mother at Tintagel when this happened (in some versions, Igraine's husband put her there because Uther's feelings for her were actually MUTUAL, and he didn't want her cheating on him), this is why Morgana's lore gets split down the middle. In half of the versions, because she knows Arthur is a bastard child born out of wedlock, she hates his guts and tries to undermine him at every turn. In the other half of the versions (the ones I actually prefer), even though she knows Arthur is technically a bastard, she doesn't care about that fact. She still loves her little brother and wants to help him in any way she can. Also, in nearly all the versions I've seen and/or read, Morgana DOESN'T run to embrace Uther (disguised as her father). This is the point where she first displays signs that she has magic of her own, because she can actually see THROUGH Merlin's spell and see this is actually King Uther. She tries to warn her mother, but Igraine brushes her off.

[@MrImastinker]

It's why I like the versions of the story which feature Arthur and Morgan finding a way to reconcile, and she carries him off to Avalon after his final battle. Whatever happened between their parents, it doesn't matter. They're siblings, and they have to work things out.

[@truthspreader1996]

It is all kinds of sicken especially since Igraine's husband died in a war that about Uther wanting to bed the Duke's wife only for her to end up marrying him anyway.

[@Anti-HyperLink]

@@kevinnorwood8782 Are you aware that she's not real?

[@Anti-HyperLink]

@@kevinnorwood8782 This event didn't happen.

[@alexandergangaware429]

Just a note, Brittany isn't Britain, its a region of France; the Romans called it Armorica. Although it was culturally Brythonic, since it was basically a refuge for Celts fleeing the Saxons

[@meadpro]

Wow, not only are the channel stories great, but the comments are filled with knowledge too.

[@bdmaus4975]

We begin from the ancient myths of Armorica where you died or lived forevermore. Roman remnants are combining with the Welsh, and Celts when our tale unfolds.

[@MrImastinker]

Yeah, the accurate name would be Britannia, the Roman name for it that had taken root in their long occupation. Or just Britain. Same thing with "England". England didn't even exist yet.

[@Kaiser-jo3uj]

For reference, it's the peninsula in the north

[@Anti-HyperLink]

And that region of France was called that because of people from the British Isles, right? From Brittania

[@Prydwen3]

Over the centuries a large amount of ink has been expended trying to find an actual historical Arthur. This is largely due to the only near contemporary account of Britons fighting Saxons (written by Gildas) not mentioning him. However there is a body of Welsh medieval literature that portrays Arthur, not as a mortal man fighting Germanic invaders, but as a supernatural guardian figure of Britain who moves in a world of gods, magical cauldrons and fantastical adventures. In Caitlin R Green's book 'Concepts of Arthur' this line of enquiry is followed and she makes a compelling argument for him originally being a mythical figure turned later into a human king. One poem in that literature 'Preiddeu Annwfn' (Spoils of the Otherworld) is one of the most cryptic, mystical pieces you will ever read.

[@abhinavneoharysvarma8551]

So everyone's just gonna ignore how evil Uther was?

[@MagusMarquillin]

Morgana isn't going to ignore it - most don't know the full story and anyway are used to evil kings - a mostly stable kingdom is a step-up.

[@abhinavneoharysvarma8551]

@@MagusMarquillin I kinda feel bad I still don't know the full story, looking forward to upcoming episodes.

[@MagusMarquillin]

@@abhinavneoharysvarma8551 If you don't mind melodramatic acting, the 1981 movie Excalibur is a good, fairly accurate telling to get familiar with.

[@israfaeldari5532]

I did, but from him came the legendary son!

[@bdmaus4975]

The infant Arthur Pendragon, now the property of Merlin the magician. In secret he should be raised. These are tumultuous times throughout the land now, and this prince could be killed, or Enslaved! UTHER UTHER, A SON YOU WILL BRING UTHER PENDRAGON, YOUR LUSTS MADE A KING

[@Xagzan]

10 years ago I read Mary Stewart's Merlin trilogy...and then her Mordred sequel...and then the weird Holy grail spinoff. Anyway, I loved them so much, and she had an interesting take on this story that, like the general theme of her version of Arthur, tried to be grounded in realism. If any Arthur fans have never read her books, they should.

[@sabrinapayette5198]

Thanks, gonna try it. If you like modern reimagining of the Arthur tales, you should try the descendants of Merlin 1 by Irene Radford!

[@Xagzan]

@@sabrinapayette5198 Neat, didn't expect to actually convince someone lol. Have fun and good luck finding the 5th one, I think it was out of print even back then. Luckily it wasn't required reading, I just really wanted to experience her entire story.

[@daveedwards8811]

Marion Zimmer Bradley’s Mists of Avalon was an amazing read on the Arthur Legends from a Morgan’s le Fey’s perspective.

[@annkelly0072]

Thanks for the rec, I love Arthurian stories so I'll give it aaa try. Bernard Cornwell wrote an absolutely amazing Arthurian trilogy called The Warlord Chronicles. Give it a try, the author is amazing & the tale is phenomenal.

[@FreyaWarr]

I recommend the Mists of Avalon series, it’s perspectives are very interesting. I’m currently on the third book and very much enjoying it.

[@charliemcternan8190]

The story of King Arthur super fun

[@lewisgraham4174]

I never heard this part of the backstory. Uther was always shown to be an honorable king from what I have seen. No wonder Morgana has such a strong hatred for Arthur. Interesting to see everything wasn't so black and white and history repeats itself in a sense with the Arthur Lancelot and Guinevere love triangle.

[@bookhills2704]

The world is gray

[@meadpro]

Those story is better than every Netflix original ever made. Man I was there for every moment.

[@bookhills2704]

I couldn't agree more

[@bdmaus4975]

From author to poet the tales are never the same, some write he's ferocious, some pen he's sincere. One thing in our story of this hero knight king, he is a noble just leader that's perfectly clear.

[@AfaqueAhmed_]

So we all read about Arthur just because Uther fought a war against his duke for a fricking woman .

[@spinecricket]

I absolutely love the Arthurian Legends and can't wait to see more. The way you describe them is amazing! Then again I am greatly unfluenced by Fate but, I really look forward to seeing the rest.

[@kamikaze5528]

Britain = The Island. Brittany = A place in northwest France.

[@sapqr6985]

I love this art, feels like reading a comic, awesome content bro!

[@nancyM1313]

My favorite👑King Arthur👑 Tyvmuch!

[@savagedarksider5934]

This story is what inspired Henry VII to name his first son.

[@rayparenteau]

All the channels videos are great (and have been for years), but there's something special happening lately. Keep em coming 🤙

[@LacertaZilla2024]

So this is King Arthur’s origin story i must say I’m amazed to learn about it

[@moonbeam3010]

Looking forward for next episode

[@BrianMarrino236]

So far so good. Please continue the Arthurian Saga from what you are recalling. It's my most favorite legend out of all

[@abdhazhar9290]

Finally things makes sense of arthurian legend

[@AlexanderTheBloodraven]

I’ve been waiting for this! Nice job!

[@dwightlangston5444]

Wow! What an amazing backstory. I definitely see the greek hero elements in it. Arthur's father uther was a terrible person.

[@Anti-HyperLink]

No, Arthur's father was not a terrible person. You are being fed lies. This is made up nonsense.

[@migmigeviota2109]

I watched Fate series so I tried to google King Arthur but As I saw the "Historians couldn't find evidence of King Arthur's Existence, tears fell" maybe that's because I was sad I just didn't realized. Now here I am after 1 year Still obsessed with King Arthur and Finding evidence that he truly Existed. People just couldn't believe it because there are magics but I feel like there's really magic in the old days. Just like how Jesus healed people

[@shahdangalahad698]

Thank you for the King Arthur Story.

[@brother-mesho941]

what incredible art and narration! I adore this video. :)

[@The-Ivy-Moon]

Absolutely Loved this please do more Camelot stuff! 💖

[@bdmaus4975]

The kingdom hall stretched the length of the castle Camelot, exceptionally grand. They met there and at the table to sometimes eat, drink and to speak about their dark age lands. They often boasted of their rides and women of course, and spoke about what adventures and quests they'll have.

[@MagusMarquillin]

This is a good telling, and great art, but a channel that emphasizes History/Mythology would do well to say what their sources are for their retelling. Are you just drawing from Malory or is this an amalgamation?

[@poesiadequinta]

This one was perfect!

[@BeybladeBurstTurbo-fy2xl]

I always waited for this waiting for Celtic legends let gooo!!!

[@Coyoteprime]

I wanna see more King Arthur. Also do you think Arthur had more than one child?

[@jefferywoodsngl]

@See u in history/ mythology can you make a video on Mahabharata it would be a great serie's for you, the battel between brother's, kaurava vs pandav's. Love you'r every video please keep on making it.

[@rimjhimnigam3330]

Yes nice idea

[@rimjhimnigam3330]

Or even the city of Dwarka

[@riordan4750]

oh yeah that'd be interesting to hear about the Indian mythology

[@ryandeson]

Ramayana would also be very naissu

[@riordan4750]

You can go on and on about Mahabharat story.

[@maxrussell0076]

Omg i love the graphic!!!

[@magiclentilsoup2375]

In a land of myth and a time of magic, the destiny of a great kingdom rests on the shoulders of a young boy

[@jaysonganzon15]

I remember the Beowulf story Hopefully you can make one short video like this ♥️

[@sifilore9462]

Morgan Le Fay is Arthur's paternal half sister not maternal.

[@ChimeraLotietheBunny]

love this legends of Arthur and Camelot

[@-RONNIE]

Good information in this video 👍🏻

[@TrelliessRose]

Why are the worst wars over lust?

[@relaxationmusicchannel6509]

First like then watch :)

[@muhammedmusharaf386]

Thank you 💟

[@arliesam217]

I love this channel

[@ryandeson]

I just found it, but yea it looks pretty nice XD

[@Karlos1234ify]

FATE fans: Wait, Arthur isn’t a chick?!

[@Ammeeeeeeer]

Ah Uther, he was thinking not with the head above his neck but the one between his legs 🙂

[@jekyll1125]

i need more of tis

[@xl8716]

Best video ever

[@danielmalinen6337]

It is good to know that Arthur was not originally a king, but a warlord, and Merlin didn't exist in the early legends of Arthur. New people and stories were added over a long period of time and many of the stories and elements we are familiar with are only from this later era. For example, the popular Le Morte d’Arthur was published in the late 15th century, about 800 years after the first Arthur story. However, the legend of Arthur didn't develop to its full extent and in its current form until the 19th century.

[@aubreyyoung6664]

I remember reading Knights of the Roundtable and that’s why this story is familiar to me

[@jamiesonk777]

I love Helen Hollicks take on Arthur.but my fave is Bernard Cornwells warlord Trilogy. I’ve read it 5 times and had the audible books.

[@kevind807]

Somebody get Uther the tallest glass of water in history to quench that monstrous thirst.

[@karenlea8110]

Been hooked ever since Excalibur came out.

[@denniscleary7580]

Love the Arthur Legend

[@kendriegonzalez6492]

More pleases

[@g4be01estuar]

I love history man

[@ImaNPCman]

I think there is a similar story like this in the Bible with King David obsessing over another man's wife, and sends her husband to the front lines to die, and then adds her to his wives. The Prophet Nathan confronts him about his actions and God sorta punishes him afterwards.

[@dennisdervis5278]

All I know about King Arthur is that he would have made a top tier Waifu

[@jhoeofhoe]

Indeed fellow cultured man

[@huabinsitu6459]

Yes

[@ryandeson]

EKUSUH KALIBAAAARRRR

[@Megz_X4]

Man Arthurian legend is going the absolute coolest

[@williamjubi]

King Arthur II's Father is King Meurig. They were both Uthyr Pendragons, as was Arthur's Grandfather, Tewdrig, because that "name" is a title. This is all in the ancient Welsh records. Alan Wilson and Baram Blackett discovered the true History of King Arthur in Wales. For those interested please search for King Arthur while including the name of Alan Wilson and you'll get through YT's algorithm into the real History.

[@yeah1951]

WHEN IT SAID KING AUTHER OF CAMELOT IM LIKE “WAIT SEVEN DEADLY SINS!”

[@SpencerDragonMonster]

Are the visuals from a graphic novel, and if so, what's the title?

[@pz5238]

Merlin's voice actor is really Merlin 👍

[@betelgeuseredstone9082]

According to Arthurian Legends, Arthur had blonde hair and blue eyes.

[@josephcarmona7001]

Hmm, kinda sounds like a spinoff of Helen of Troy. Never heard this story, but definitely fascinating

[@TVMAN1997]

Currently reading Thomas Malory’s Le Morte D’Arthur

[@lindakay9552]

I've listened to this entire playlist already. And I'm starting over because I'm sick of everything else on KZbin. And I'm a Camelotaholic! 😂

[@dominickdambrosio783]

More king Arthur please

[@sneharoy4894]

Wish they continued merlin

[@carlistoliar3355]

pretty much word for word from the movie Excalibur, seriously dude!!

[@jenniferadams116]

So I'm new to this channel

[@dimitriusrivera9872]

BLESSINGS

[@dekaw9138]

EKISU CALIBAAAAAAA

[@C.RONALDO582]

I got a question but i think this is gonna be a dum question but. My name is arthur but does that mean i have the blood of king arthur? Sorry for this dum question but pls correct me if im wrong...

[@jarofross1326]

Ah yes. the accurate storyline

[@mansgotjokes]

Where can we find these books

[@bdmaus4975]

THOMAS BULFINCH'S MYTHOLOGY

[@lostmywilltol1ve]

Urther was a great man. Bet he was a even better father

[@GodsJoseph13]

Excalibahhh

[@alexxks5165]

I'm interested in this just becausr of the Merlin BBC show.

[@tristonperry2378]

I’m wondering about this so many stories out there it’s hard to know what’s fictional and not

[@martinmsvingen7200]

Can you make a story about Robin Hood?

[@gerasimascaravias554]

Are you going to finish the Trojan war one?

[@SeeUinHistory]

yes, but you have to wait

[@Anti-HyperLink]

The inspiration for Arthur is thought be a man who lead the defense of a gigantic abandoned Roman fortress from Ango-Saxons, trying to protect the dying Roman ways. Uther Pendragon, Gwen, Lancelot, The Round Table, Merlin, Camelot, etc. were all additions. I don't know how to spell his wife's name and I don't want to look it up. My phone thought I was writing Genevieve. Gwen is a short form and it was in the TV show Merlin I think so yeah...

[@deepankarnakarmi8215]

make for cu cuhlain, fin mac cool or freya

[@baobaodao5788]

Wait, king Arthur was not a blone waifu.

[@wizardystaff]

she is and Morgan is also hot arthurface

[@trey1215]

Lol

[@truthspreader1996]

4:50 "Disrespect ONE of them!! Yeah, no buddy, try 3!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@rajmodi3107]

👍🏻

[@banespeace9079]

These stories are sick and twisted 😤

[@annikaheydl7342]

Uther really pulled a Zeus

[@TsarOfRuss]

Why did you stop?????????? continue !!! i was just beginning to enjoy it

[@wilt3051]

Ah the story of my true king Artoria

[@plamenivanov92]

Ser Ector's son Ser Kay became the Castelan of Camelot

[@alynwillams4297]

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[@zslatty130]

Do the origins of Ragnar Lothbrok

[@b.ghould8077]

Another version says Uther sent Galois to the Frontline of war to die.

[@SaintJimmy379]

Why not just have Merlin make himself look like Igraine for a night?

[@alexoblivion9295]

What is this, a comic?

[@normiesammie]

If anyone wants to know about the story of arthur show them this video ....

[@maskhara1066]

Charlie hunnam

[@mansgotjokes]

To read

[@sorrowfulrage1923]

The belief in Jesus. The one True God

[@JorgePicco]

Still waiting for the trojan saga season 2

[@SeeUinHistory]

january

[@TheMormonSorceress]

I can see why Morgan hated Arthur