Middle Ages Chivalry
Code of Chivalry Code of behavior for knights Protect weak and women Fight for right and honor
Training Page- young boy 4-6 yr old Squire- 13-15yr old Deliver messages Ran errands Sent to neighbor’s house to train Squire- 13-15yr old Served as knight’s servant Trained to be a knight- learned swordplay, tactics, and code of chivalry Complete vigil- all night in chapel praying
Knighthood Upon completion of training and vigil Knighting Ceremony- accompanied by joust (display of fighting ability) Special soldier of lord or king
Courtly love Knight would choose one lady and set her above all others. Wrote poems and songs for her Dedicated battles to her Wore tokens from her into battle Spiritual/mental love not physical game