King Arthur’s sword, better known as Excalibur, is the stuff of legend. Or is it? King Arthur is a figure of medieval literary tradition, although some people think he was an actual king who ...

Vortigern wants Arthur dead, to ensure there is no claimant to the throne. The legends foretell that only the next king will be able to draw Excalibur, Uther's sword, from the rock where it is lodged.