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All civilizations create their own stories and myths. Some are based on fact while others are purely fiction. In times of desperation, especially in the dark ages, people looked to stories to get their minds off reality. In these times, tales of past heroes and, chivalry gave many people a renewed faith in life. The majority of these stories were associated with the legendary King Arthur. The first accounts of Arthur’s existence came from Anglo Saxon origins. These were mostly stories passed down by word of mouth. The first full-length written story was by Geoffry of Monmouth in 1136. In 1470 Sir Thomas Mallory wrote the fist of