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Download Arthurian texts (6th century/16th century)

I wanted to write down in a post all the links of the download tag but only the ones about arthurian ancient texts, the ones that are many people want when they ask about “original arthurian legends”. So you will find those arthurian texts pre-1600 that I managed to find online.

Please, if you see mistakes or if you want to add links send me a message. *I added the symbol * and bolded my favourite ones and the ones I consider fundamental (and this is my personal opinion).

(~6th-century) De Excidio et Conquestu Britanniae (Gildas)

(~731) Ecclesiastical History of the English Nation (Bede)

(~9th-century) The Anglo-Saxon Chronicles

(~828) Historia Brittonum (Nennius) *

(~10th century) Annales Cambriae *

(~1125) The Deeds of the English Kings (Williams of Malmesbury)

(~1136) History of the Kings of Britain (Geoffrey of Monmouth) *

(~1150) Vita Merlini (Geoffrey of Monmouth) *

(~1155) Roman de Brut (Wace) *

(~1170) Lanval (Marie de France)

(~1170/1190) Four Romances (Chrétien de Troyes) *

(~1190) Brut (Layamon)

(~1250) Arthour and Merlin

(~13th century) Perlesvaus (The High History of the Grail) *

(~13th century) Morien  

(13th century) Parzival (Wolfram von Eschenbach) 

(~1375) The Avowying of Arthur

(~14th century) Sir Gawain and the Green Knight *

(~14th century) Libeaus Desconus

(~14th century) Ywain and Gawain

(~14th century) Sir Launfal (Thomas Chestre)

(~14th century) Stanzaic Morte d'Arthur

(~1400) The Alliterative Morte d'Arthur

(~1400) Sir Gawain and the Carle of Carlisle

(~1440) Sir Perceval of Galles

(~1450) The Jeaste of Sir Gawain

(1485) Le Morte d'Arthur Volume 1 + Volume 2 (Thomas Malory) *

(~15th century) The Awntyrs off Arthure

(~15th century) The Wedding of sir Gawain and dame Ragnell *

(~1500) The Greene Knight

(~1500) The Boy and the Mantle

(~1500) The Turke and Sir Gawain

(~1500) The Knightly tale of Gologras and Gawain

(1590/1596) The Faerie Queene (Edmind Spenser)

(~16th-century) The Misfortunes of Arthur (Thomas Hughes)

(~16th-century) Melora and Orlando suggested by marytennant

WELSH TEXTS with arthurian references

from the Red Book of Hengest

Culhwch and Olwen *

The dream of Macsen *

Dialogue between Myriddin and his sister

from the Black Book of Carmarthen

Dialogue of Myriddin and Taliesin

The stanzas of graves

Arthur and the porter *

from the Book of Taliesin

The Spoils of Annwn *

Song for Urien

Triads

The triads of the horses *

Welsh triads (Peniarth MS 54) *

The twenty-four knights of the round table) *

Other

Arthur and the Kaledywlch

King Urien and Modron

The quarrel of Arthur and Huail

Trystan and Esyllt

The dialogue of Melwas and Gwenhyfer (and the second version)

LIFE OF THE SAINTS

The Legend of St. Goeznovius 

The Life of St. Cadog

The Life of St. Carannog version 1 - version 2

The Life of St. Paternus

The Life of Gildas

The Life of St. Kentigern

The Life of St. Illtud

THE BOOK OF ANEIRIN

they look like they're from an office romcom and not a horror podcast

*someone accuses merlin of murder*

Arthur: Merlin? You're saying that Merlin, the wimpiest man I've ever met, killed two people with a fork? I assumed that you'd think of a rational claim before unfairly accusing someone.

Merlin: *wiping blood off the fork* lol yeah what he said

gryffindor: karaoke parties at midnight, loving friends, will not stand for your bullshit, lives out of spite, oversized sweaters, probably did the stupid thing, loves their animals more than anything, socially akward, just wants peace

hufflepuff: done with your shit, sends memes to their friends, thrift-shopping, doesn’t care about opinions, wins at snowball fights, great fashion taste, never judges anyone, throws random finger guns, very competitive, plays the ukulele

ravenclaw: messy hair, curious about things, neat notes but failed the test anyway, hot tea, lives for fuzzy socks, knows a lot of random facts, easily embarrassed, loves to write, goes to art museums for the aesthetic, photography

slytherin: doesn’t know what’s going on, really emotional, loves horror movies, cries when reading sad things, astrology, dreams big, if they really want something they’ll get it, eye gazing, know-it-all, rosy cheeks, loves a good book

today i told my manager "just because i can handle anything doesn't mean i should have to" and if that isn't just the motto of my life

I'm just a man

Tired: Merlin has to out his identity so that Arthur can make the magic oppression about himself and/or is inconvenienced by it enough to care.

Wired: Arthur sees that magic is not inherently evil, regardless of any knowledge about Merlin’s identity, and legalizes magic because it’s the right thing to do for his people.

Inspired: Arthur lets Gwen write all of Camelot’s laws.

Merlin and Arthur in a fight/argument, so Merlin takes Excalibur in the middle of the night and goes to the square market and magically stuffs it in something stony.

The next day the peasants see it and are curious. Some men and children try to pull it out. It doesn’t work. Knights and guards come by to see what the crowd is about. They recognise the sword and try to stand guard while someone goes tell the king. Some try pull it out themselves.

Meanwhile the King goes crazy because his prized possession is missing and Merlin just insists that he has no idea where it might be. When Arthur is told that Excalibur was sighted but couldn’t be retreated the dread sets in.

He knows if he goes to the sword and couldn’t pull it out because Merlin was still angry at him his people will think less of him. So he declares that it was his doing to see if there is anyone in his kingdom worthier than him to be king. At the same time he tries to come up with a plan to win his sorcerer over again.

A fic of every person Merlin has ever sent to his mother:

Chapter one: Lancelot arrives in Ealdor, saying he’s looking for a woman named Hunith. “I’m a friend of Merlin’s, he said you might let me stay a while — I will help and provide anything you might need Madam. If only for a few days, so I may rest” Lancelot is kind and happy to help. He chops down trees for firewood to last her the whole winter, and even fixes the leak in the roof. He speaks fondly of his adventures with Merlin and what Camelot is like. Hunith notices he blushes at the name of a young maiden he befriended, he reenacts his knighting trial, and laughs at Merlin who dared forge a Noble house seal so that he may have a chance at becoming a knight. Hunith is sad to see him leave, but she knows he will be alright.

Chapter two: Gwaine arrives on horseback late one night. He’s flirtatious and easy going, happy to have found a new friend. “I see where Merlin gets his looks from, and dare I say my lady, you’re even more gorgeous” Hunith hasn’t laughed so much in a long time. She sees much of Balinor in Gwaines character; his disdain for nobles, his flirtatious nature and brash personality. The man is popular with the children in the village. He makes wooden swords and shields for them, teaching them the basics of how to defend themselves “against dragons and such”. Gwaine is unlike any other man she’s ever met, but she can tell he cares deeply for her son and is happy to call him her friend.

Chapter Three: When Gwen arrives with a cart Hunith frowns. She remembers the young girl who had arrived in her village years prior. All smiles and kindness. The young woman standing before her is quiet, withdrawn and ashamed. They don’t speak — Hunith takes her inside and readies the bed for her. Gwen stays with her for many months, and together they cry, grieve, and laugh. “Oh my dear girl” Some days Gwen is silent and crying, other times she seems to have found herself again. She works with the Smith family and shows them how a royal blacksmith works, fashioning jewellery for Hunith and the other ladies in the village. The day she leaves Hunith cries.

Chapter four: A young sorcerer arrives saying his name is Gilli. A friend of Merlin, and he is in need of a place to stay for the night. He’s been badly hurt in a fight with bandits — Hunith tends to his wounded arm as he tells her about his life. His father who died a good man, a sorcerer who never used magic for evil, and how Merlin is the reason Gilli changed course and is now learning to use magic for good and not for vanity. He is friendly, if a little shy, but she can see a similarity to Merlin in him. He only stays the one night, but she makes sure to pack his bag with some extra breadrolls and apples for his travels. Gilli thanks her as he leaves for another adventure.

Chapter five: Sirs Leon and Percival arrive on a warm day in the summer. They’re passing by on business with another noble house in Escetir, hoping to garner the Nobleman’s fealty to Camelot. They need a place to rest before they travel again tomorrow. “Gwaine and Lancelot speaks very highly of you, ma’am. And Merlin said you might be so good as to let us rest here for the night” Hunith gladly lets them inside. They’ve brought with them plenty of food and goods from Camelot, and have even hunted a deer which Hunith can share with her neighbours. The men are polite and friendly. Sir Leon helps her peel potatoes for dinner, and Sir Percival uses his strength to rearrange the heavier furniture for her. They talk amicably all evening, drinking the wine the King had gifted her. Hunith felt a surge of happiness knowing her son was in their company.

Chapter six: He says his name is George. He is King Arthur’s assistant manservant and he is travelling during his time away. His family lives in the village two days away. “Merlin said I might stay here for the night. If you permit it madam”. Hunith is not sure what to make of this strange fellow; his jokes are lame, his manners hard to describe, but she naturally allows him to stay the night. When she wakes in the morning, her whole house has been cleaned. The curtains dusted and pressed, the flowers watered, the kitchen stove cleared for smoke, and her dresses are hung in a colour coordinated order. She waves goodbye and hopes he might come by again….Perhaps in time for spring cleaning.

Chapter seven: The villagers of Ealdor have become accustomed to their local healer and midwife having strange visitors. They’ve seen knights, sorcerers, druids, and even some nobles stop by her house for a day or two. They think they’ve seen it all, until one day King Arthur of Camelot is knocking on her door. “Arthur! Hello dearest” She says as he sweeps her into a hug, kissing his face. “It’s good to see you again, Hunith. I don’t want to be a bother, but my horse threw a shoe as we were out hunting. Do you mind if we stay here tonight?” He resembles a young boy when talking to her, more so than the King he is. Of course she says, you’re always welcome here, dear. Merlin is soon seen walking towards his mother’s house, holding the reins of two horses, and a big smile “Mum!”