The Buried Giant

What are some of the pieces of literature and legends that The Buried Giant draws upon?

Are there any other forms of media, such as telvision series, that serve as inspiration for the narrative?

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When King Arthur found out that Britons had violated the truce Axl had negotiated, he did what he thought was best to preserve peace. He had Merlin enchant the breathe of the she-dragon so that everyone breathing it would forget the past. The memory loss doesn't just cover the land's violent history. It covers all memories. People can't remember what they were told to do minutes before. Parents can't remember that they have children. Beatrice and Axl decide to look for a son whom they vaguely remember. The girl with the goat wants to kill the dragon so that her parents remember that they have children.

Sir Gawain, who was one of King Arthur's knights, went in search for the Holy Grail. It's a cup that's an important part of the legend of King Arthur. It is said to have mythical powers that provide happiness, eternal youth, and an unlimited amount of food.