The legends of King Arthur, Merlin and the Holy Grail are among the most widely known legends of the entire world. A multitude of books, films, poems and art have been derived from these legends. The current and future shape of the world has also been influenced by these legends.
But what was the original cause? Why are the legends so influential? What is it about this particular legendary figure, King Arthur, that has caused such a strong influence that in recent times, 1500 years after this character was meant to have lived more books and films emerge?
There is a mystical side to the tales of this legendary leader of the Britons against Saxon invaders. Merlin the Mage adds a whole piece of magic and mystery to the tales and the mystical side of Arthur is further enhanced by the Quest for The Holy Grail.
The Holy Grail has fascinated the Western world for 800 years since it was written about by Chrétien De Troyes in The Story of the Grail which was remained unfinished at his death in 1182. It has been the focus of much literary speculation and has spawned a whole industry of Grail hunters in recent history looking for the original cup used by Jesus at the Last Supper and for a cup that held Christ's blood from the Crucifixion.
The researchers in The Pendragon Interest seek to examine many aspects of the legends of Arthur. Specifically the focus is on the esoteric teachings contained within the legends and folklore and their meaning for today and the future.
The legends of Arthur had a strong political effect on the shape of the world today. In addition the stories from different times carry esoteric teachings from that time and are part of the 'Underground Stream' of Western mysticism that has existed throughout Europe and the Middle East during the last two thousand years although many aspect of this wisdom is drawn from before the coming of Christ.
During the last two thousand years many societies, some known and others unknown have pursued esoteric knowledge and learning. Some of the groupings were Hermetics, Alchemists, Rosicrucians, Freemasons, Guild members, Troubadors and many more groupings of people pursuing the quest of human spiritual development.
In today's sceptical world where consumerism and commercialism reign supreme it may seem odd to examine the records of antiquity however much is coded within the folklore legends and tales. Armed with the keys to unlock these codes and with practical esoteric skills it is possible to unlock the path to immortality.
The Pendragon Interest is a long and deep pursuit into the mysteries of nature and the Universe and is on the line of many who have gone before and many who will tread the path in the future. Many esoteric skills and abilities are possible to develop and Merlin's prophetic skills, and Gawain's legendary achievement of the Grail are two examples of profound mysteries encoded into the Arthurian legends.
Through research, learning, field trips, authoring books and practical application of esoteric skills such as meditation, theatre, detection and many more the esoteric wisdom of the Arthurian tales becomes a real living experience. Chivalry, royalty, knightly virtues, heraldry, Celtic Christianity, the Celtic Druidic wisdom and Folklore are all study areas.
Recent movies about King Arthur, The Lord of the Rings Trilogy and the Da Vinci Code as well as Harry Potter all have been partly inspired by the Arthurian legends. Each of these stories contains elements drawn from the legends and their increasing popularity shows that the latent wisdom is calling people to want to engage with the eternal truths that stand behind the stories.
This website is dedicated to the pursuit of Truth behind the stories and the long line of people who have pursued this wisdom is acknowledged and honoured here as this Great Work is pursued into the future.