The Arthurian Influence and the Hero Business
- King Arthur, with his Round Table knights, influenced a more mainstream approach to mass-market heroes.
- However, the Arthurian legend, driven by commercial interests, led to a shift.
- Heroes had to abandon their songs for printed narratives—products for commerce, not pathways for self-transformation.
- One of the best measures of the influence of the Arthurian tradition is the sheer number of heroes it presents — his multifaceted wife Queen Guinevere, and knights of his Round Table.
- If you are seeking a universal hero in the psyche of Western culture, this is the closest prototype you will find.
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In a world where the antihero dominates, it's crucial to recognize the forgotten connection between music and the origins of these conflicted protagonists.
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