The legendary castle and court of King Arthur in medieval romance literature. It represents an idealized kingdom characterized by chivalry, justice, and noble quests.
First appeared in 12th-century French romance 'Lancelot, the Knight of the Cart' by Chrétien de Troyes. The name possibly derives from Camulodunum (modern Colchester) or may be entirely fictional, created to embody the perfect Arthurian court.
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