Excalibur
Mythological Narrative
The legendary sword of King Arthur, symbol of rightful sovereignty over Britain. Its blade could cut through anything, and its scabbard protected the bearer from all wounds.
Academic Discussion & Critique
Exchange peer-reviewed hypotheses, comparative Indo-European etymologies, and archaeological field interpretations regarding Excalibur.
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