What is a hero? A hero is a mythological or legendary figure often of divine descent endowed with great strength or ability. Some attributes of a hero include an unusual circumstance of birth, an event that takes place beginning an adventure for the hero, or possessing a special weapon. All of these attributes categorize King Arthur as a hero.

The birth of Arthur was unusual for his father was King Uther Pendragon and his mother was the wife of a duke. King Uther Pendragon, the father of Arthur, held a feast on Easter inviting all the lords and nobles of his kingdom. Among the guest came Duke Gorlois and his wife Ingraine, a woman whose beauty surpassed all others. King Uther Pendragon spotted Ingraine and focused all his attention on her. After Merlin discovered Uther's desire for Ingraine, he gave Uther and Sir Ulfin drugs that changed their...