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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 • 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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

3 Classes of Medieval Society • Nobility • Clergy • Commoners