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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 12 th and 13 th 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 Arthur’s 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 Arthur’s foster brother Tries to claim sword in the stone
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Sir Gawain King Arthur’s 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 King’s Advisor
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3 Classes of Medieval Society NobilityCommonersClergy
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