| Meaning |
{
"name": "Avalon",
"type": "Mythical Island",
"origin": "Arthurian legend",
"description": "A legendary island of paradise where King Arthur's sword Excalibur was forged and where he was taken to recover from his wounds after the Battle of Camlann. Avalon is often depicted as a place of eternal youth, healing, and enchantment.",
"location": "Mythical realm (often associated with the western coast of Britain or the Isle of Bardsey)",
"associated_figures": [
"King Arthur",
"Morgan le Fay",
"Sir Bedivere",
"Sir Percival"
],
"appearances_in_literature": [
{
"title": "Historia Regum Britanniae",
"author": "Geoffrey of Monmouth",
"year": 1136
},
{
"title": "Le Morte d'Arthur",
"author": "Sir Thomas Malory",
"year": 1485
},
{
"title": "The Once and Future King",
"author": "T. H. White",
"year": 1958
}
],
"cultural_impact": [
"Inspiration for the modern concept of a utopian paradise",
"Name used for various places, ships, and fictional settings",
"Featured in numerous films, television series, and video games"
]
} |
