King Arthur's sword Excalibur is world famous, but where did it come from, and how did it get its name? What does the word "Excalibur" even mean?
You might be surprised to know it's gone by many names... Join me in looking at some of the oldest sources that mention the mythical sword used by Gawain, Arthur, and Culhwch in the Mabinogion and the tales of the Knights of the Round Table!
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