2. Arthurian Legends

3. Take place in Great Britain Fictional Legends with many different versions Legends begin to form around 5 th -6 th century (400 AD-500 AD)

4. Camelot The legendary castle where King Arthur lived and ruled.

5. Quest Before the Quest: A mentor helps the hero prepare for the adventure. He or she gives guidance and sometimes magical equipment. They can only travel part of the journey with the hero and at this point can give stern advice to the hero to get the adventure going. During the Quest: Knights went on quests to prove their devotion and strength of character. Faces challenges of the new world. Meets new friends and enemies. Often the settings can be dark and dangerous and the hero’s determination to complete the adventure is tested. Quests involved long journeys that often took years to complete. The most worthy of quests were to find the Holy Grail-a cup that would give immortal life to the person who drank from it.

6. Holy Grail In Christian mythology, it was the cup used by Jesus during the Last Supper. In Arthurian legends the knights search for the Holy Grail. It is the most worthy of quests. The Holy Grail gives immortal life or will bring back the dead, according to legend. A knight must prove himself worthy to be in its presence. In Arthurian legends, Sir Galahad is the only knight to reach the Holy Grail and drink from it.

7. Round Table Mystical Table in Camelot Symbol of Unity No head of the table, all are equal at the table Given to Arthur by Guinevere's father

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

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

10. 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

11. King Arthur Son of Uther Pendragon + Igraine Raised by Sir Ector Drew the sword in the stone Married to Guinevere Advised by Merlin, the wizard

12. Guinevere King Arthur’s beautiful wife. The loveliest woman in all of the kingdom Has an affair with Sir Lancelot, King Arthur’s most trusted and greatest knight.

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

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

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

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

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

18. Merlin Wizard in Arthurian legends King’s Advisor

19. 3 Classes of Medieval Society NobilityCommonersClergy