The fabled island of Avalon, which literally translates into — the island of fruit trees, is a central element of the Arthurian legend. It first popped up in the influential Historia Regum Britanniae by in 1136 as a location of magic where the Excalibur sword of King Arthur was forged. Later, Arthur was taken there to recover after suffering a serious injury at the Battle of Camlann. Since that time, the island has taken on Arthurian mythological significance alongside the Camelot castle of Ki ... (Read More)