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Arthurian Legends

Arthurian Legends. by Juliette Evans. Arthurian Legends. Take place in Great Britain Fictional Legends with many different versions Sir Thomas Malory brought together first collection 12 th and 13 th Century. Camelot. Castle. Holy Grail.

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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. Nobility Commoners 3 Classes of Medieval Society • Clergy

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