I came across this quote from Norris J. Lacy, author of The New Arthurian Encyclopedia. He states, "The popular notion of Arthur appears to be limited, not surprisingly, to a few motifs and names, but there can be no doubt of the extent to which a legend born many centuries ago is profoundly embedded in modern culture at every level." As I begin to approach this legend for the first time in my life, it does make me wonder, why? What do we still find approachable and relevant in the name King Arthur to our culture? Why do we allow this relatively made-up story still affect our culture and beliefs? Why does flour have to be blessed by King Arthur to make really good cookies?
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