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Avalon (/ ˈ æ v ə l ɒ n /) [note 1] is a mythical island featured in the Arthurian legend. It first appeared in Geoffrey of Monmouth's 1136 Historia Regum Britanniae as a place of magic where King Arthur's sword Excalibur was made and later where Arthur was taken to recover from being gravely wounded at the Battle of Camlann.
What Does Avalon Mean? The name "Avalon" has uncertain etymology, and its meaning is not definitively known. Some theories suggest connections to words related to apples, fertility, or the Otherworld.
Avalon, or Insula Avallonis, the legendary island of Celtic mythology, is where, according to some sources, King Arthur’s Excalibur sword was forged. It is also the place where the mythical king was taken, fatally wounded, to meet his death.
In the case of Avalon the very nature of the name, whether it meant 'apples' or 'fruit,' was sufficient to connect it with legends of fairy lands endowed with supernatural abundance.
13 Ιουν 2019 · Meaning & History. From the name of the island paradise to which King Arthur was brought after his death. The name of this island is perhaps related to Welsh afal meaning "apple", a fruit that was often linked with paradise.
14 Ιαν 2017 · Avalon is the mythical island, in Arthurian legend, also known as the Isle of Apples or Isle of Glass. The island’s legendary healing powers were said to restore King Arthur after he was injured in a major battle.
The name Avalon, steeped in myth and legend, continues to captivate imagination and inspire across generations. From its Celtic origins and rich literary history to its modest but persistent popularity and notable namesakes, Avalon stands as a symbol of mystical allure and timeless enchantment.
