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According to the Arthurian legends, King Arthur was mortally wounded at the infamous Battle of Camlann. This was the culmination of a civil war between Arthur and his nephew, Mordred. The historicity of this legendary account is seriously questioned by modern scholars. Nevertheless, the Arthurian legends are generally set in real locations. Therefore, regardless […]
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