Professional Documents
Culture Documents
by Juliette Evans
Arthurian Legends
Take place in Great Britain Fictional Legends with many different versions Sir Thomas Malory brought together first collection 12th 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
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
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 Arthurs Knights
Sir Galahad
Son of Lancelot + Elaine Seat was siege perilous
Sir Kay
Arthur and Kay raised by Sir Ector Kay was Arthurs foster brother
Sir Gawain
King Arthurs nephew Defender of the poor
Ladies man
Sir Mordred
Illegitimate son of Arthur Traitor Takes over Kingdom while Arthur is away
Merlin
Kings Advisor
Mistress in Morgan Le Fay