![]() ![]() In her account, Arthur is caught in the middle of a religious war between the matriarchal religion of the Celtic druids, and the patriarchy of Christianity – represented respectively by the characters of Morgaine and Gwenhwyfar. Marion Zimmer Bradley, author of The Mists of Avalon, however, creates a different version of Arthur and Britain. All acts of honor are done in His name, which characterizes Arthur as a defender of faith and vanquisher of blasphemous creeds. In most tales, Arthur’s morality stems from his unwavering devotion to Christ. In most renditions, however, King Arthur exists as a steadfast and moral hero who resists temptation so he can create a utopia in a world ravaged with sorcery, power-hungry lords, and the ever-present Saxons. Whether it is Sir Gawain spurning the embrace of Lady Bertilac, or Sir Lancelot grappling with his illicit love for Guinevere, mythic upholders of chivalry are not always immune to sin. Temptation from sin is a pervading motif in numerous veins of Arthurian legend. ![]() How King Arthur’s Commitment to Christianity Catalyzes his own Demise in Marion Zimmer Bradley’s The Mists of Avalon ![]()
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