Two Glastonbury Legends: King Arthur and St. Joseph of Arimathea

""Two Glastonbury Legends: King Arthur and St. Joseph of Arimathea"" by J. Armitage Robinson is a historical and mythological book that explores the legends and mysteries surrounding Glastonbury, a town in England. The book delves into two of the most famous legends associated with Glastonbury: the story of King Arthur and the story of St. Joseph of Arimathea.Robinson examines the historical evidence and the various interpretations of these legends, discussing their origins, development, and significance. He explores the connections between the two legends and their impact on the town of Glastonbury, as well as their influence on English literature and culture.The book also includes an analysis of the archaeological evidence found in Glastonbury, including the famous Glastonbury Tor and the alleged burial site of King Arthur and Queen Guinevere. Robinson discusses the controversies surrounding these archaeological discoveries and their implications for the legends of Glastonbury.Overall, ""Two Glastonbury Legends"" is a fascinating exploration of the history, mythology, and archaeology of Glastonbury, offering a unique perspective on two of the most enduring legends in English folklore.1926. The following pages represent the substance of lectures given on several occasions in response to the inquiry, What is the historical truth underlying the ancient traditions which connect Joseph of Arimathea and King Arthur with the Abbey of Glastonbury?This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.