in a continuous ring of brotherhood. The names of all the knights were painted in gold paint at each ones designated spots, all spots were equal in space ever Arthur's. All seats at the table were filled except one, Siege Perilous, which was set aside my Merlin (Arthur's mentor) for a knight not to be born till a later time. To ensure the reservation of the predestined seat, Merlin stated, " Anyone else attempting to sit in this seat will suffer dire consequences" (Camelot project 1). Merlin has also arranged that this knight who would fill Siege Perilous would also sit at the table of Joseph of Armithea. This knight turned out to be one of the most famous knights ever, Sir Galahad. It was obvious that the spot at the round table belonged to him as "his name appears on the seat destined for him" (Camelot Project 1). All these events contributed to the Round Tables legendary status.
             One thing that historically stands out about the Round Table is not the table itself but the knights that sat around it. These men symbolized the perfect and closest knit fighting unit ever assembled in the middle Ages and were the most chivalrous of all men. The Knights of the Round Table were said to be the reason that Arthur was able to resist a Saxon invasion of Britain and eventually defeat them (Cavendish 331). The roster of King Arthur's Knights read as fallows, Sir Kay, Sir Lucus, Sir Bedavire, Sir Badoin, Sir Ulphias, Sir Brastious, Sir Dagonet, Sir Dynaden, Sir Gwain, Sir Lancelot, King Arthur, and Siege Perilous was later filled by Galahad (Mallory 512). Sir Kay was particularly close to Arthur because he was the son of Sir Ector, who raised Arthur when he was young (Geoffrey 33). These Knights were highly respected in their time because they carried the message of equality for Arthur.
             In many ways Arthur's life and adventures influenced the Round Table, as it is just one of the th...