Arthurian Legends

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Arthurian Legends

• by Juliette Evans

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Arthurian Legends

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

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Camelot

• Castle

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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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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.

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Round Table

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

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Excalibur

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

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Chivalry

• Ideas associated with medieval knighthood
• Examples
• Honor
• Courtly love
• Bravery
• Loyalty to King

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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

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King Arthur

• Son of Uther Pendragon Igraine
• Raised by Sir Ector
• Drew the sword in the stone
• Married to Guinevere

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Sir Lancelot

• Greatest of King Arthurs Knights
• One of the most trusted
• Has an affair with Guinevere

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Sir Galahad

• Son of Lancelot Elaine
• Seat was siege perilous
• Quest for the Holy Grail

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Sir Kay

• Arthur and Kay raised by Sir Ector
• Kay was Arthurs foster brother
• Tries to claim sword in the stone

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Sir Gawain

• King Arthurs nephew
• Defender of the poor
• Ladies man

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Sir Mordred

• Illegitimate son of Arthur
• Traitor
• Takes over Kingdom while Arthur is away

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Merlin

• Wizard in Arthurian legends
• Kings Advisor
• Mistress in Morgan Le Fay

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3 Classes of Medieval Society

• Nobility

• Commoners

• Clergy