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Arthurian Legends

Arthurian Legends. Take place in Great Britain Fictional Legends with many different versionsSir Thomas Malory brought together first collection12th and 13th Century. Camelot. Castle. Holy Grail. In Christian mythology the cup used by Jesus during the last supper.In Arthurian legends the hero must prove himself worthy to be in its presence .

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Arthurian Legends

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    1. Arthurian Legends by Juliette Evans

    2. Arthurian Legends Take place in Great Britain Fictional Legends with many different versions Sir Thomas Malory brought together first collection 12th and 13th Century

    3. Camelot Castle

    4. Holy Grail In Christian mythology the cup used by Jesus during the last supper. In Arthurian legends the hero must prove himself worthy to be in its presence

    5. Siege Perilous Specially reserved seat at the Round Table for the knight who was destined to quest for and return with the Holy Grail Sir Galahad- only knight who sits in it. Fatal to anyone else who sat in it.

    6. Round Table Mystical Table in Camelot Symbol of Unity Given to Arthur by King Lodegreaunce (Guinevere's Father)

    7. Excalibur King Arthur's mythical sword Sword in the stone only drawn by real king.

    8. Chivalry Ideas associated with medieval knighthood Examples Honor Courtly love Bravery Loyalty to King

    9. Page, Squire, Knight Age 7-Page Servant in a household Learns weaponry, courtesy, religion, etc. Age 14- Squire Personal aide to a knight Age 18-21- Knight If he can master the skills he is then knighted

    10. King Arthur Son of Uther Pendragon + Igraine Raised by Sir Ector Drew the sword in the stone Married to Guinevere

    11. Sir Lancelot Greatest of King Arthur’s Knights One of the most trusted Has an affair with Guinevere

    12. Sir Galahad Son of Lancelot + Elaine Seat was siege perilous Quest for the Holy Grail

    13. Sir Kay Arthur and Kay raised by Sir Ector Kay was Arthur’s foster brother Tries to claim sword in the stone

    14. Sir Gawain King Arthur’s nephew Defender of the poor Ladies man

    15. Sir Mordred Illegitimate son of Arthur Traitor Takes over Kingdom while Arthur is away

    16. Merlin Wizard in Arthurian legends King’s Advisor Mistress in Morgan Le Fay

    17. 3 Classes of Medieval Society Nobility Commoners

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