Sacred King

3 books featuring this archetype

The Sacred King personifies the land’s vitality and ritual order. His well-being and rites regulate seasonal and political stability.

Le Morte Darthur cover

Le Morte Darthur

Thomas Malory

1469-1485 CE

Germanic, English

Vulgate Cycle cover

Vulgate Cycle

Anonymous

1210-1230 CE

Germanic, French

Epic of King Geser cover

Epic of King Geser

Anonymous

1700-1900 CE

East Asian, Tibetan