Which legendary figure first appeared in Celtic stories and later became a prominent character in French, English, and German literary traditions?

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Explanation

King Arthur originated in Celtic mythology and folklore before evolving into a central hero in the literary works of France, England, and Germany. The other figures either belong to different cultural origins or historical contexts.

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Which legendary figure first appeared in Celtic stories and later became a prominent character in French, English, and German literary traditions?

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