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The myth of Gawain and the Green Knight - Dan Kwartler

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It was Christmas in Camelot and King Arthur was throwing a party. In the midst of the revelry, a towering knight proposed a game. He challenged the warriors present to attack him with his own axe. If they could strike him down, they would win his powerful weapon. However, he would be allowed to return the blow in one year. Dan Kwartler details the myth of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.

Additional Resources for you to Explore

The Cotton Nero A.x. Project is a collaboration between international scholars and the British Library that provides high-quality images of the only known manuscript that contains 14th century poems including Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. The Camelot Project at the University of Rochester contains a wealth of information on all aspects of the Arthurian legends and characters including an in-depth history of GawainThe Oxford Guide to Arthurian Literature and Legend is a reference guide to Arthurian works, names, characters, symbols, and places which includes an entire section dedicated to Gawain’s legacy and influence.

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Meet The Creators

Educator
Dan Kwartler
Director
Sarina Nihei
Narrator
Jack Cutmore-Scott
Storyboard Artist
Sarina Nihei
Animator
Sarina Nihei
Compositor
Sarina Nihei
Art Director
Sarina Nihei
Sound Designer
Stephen LaRosa
Composer
Stephen LaRosa
Director of Production
Gerta Xhelo
Editorial Director
Alex Rosenthal
Producer
Bethany Cutmore-Scott
Editorial Producer
Dan Kwartler
Content Associate
Abdallah Ewis
Fact-Checker
Charles Wallace

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