The Return of Excalibur
After Arthur’s death, Sir Bedivere is tasked with returning Excalibur to the Lady of the Lake, symbolizing the end of Arthur’s reign and the return of divine power to its source.
Archetype: The End of the Hero’s Journey * Represents the completion of a cycle and the return of sacred tools or wisdom to the mystical realm.
Symbolism: * Excalibur: The divine gift of kingship, no longer needed after Arthur’s passing. * The Lake: The otherworld, where magic and mystery originate.