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 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

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 Arthurs 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 Arthurs foster brother

Tries to claim sword in the stone

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

Wizard in Arthurian legends

Kings Advisor
Mistress in Morgan Le Fay

3 Classes of Medieval Society

Nobility Clergy Commoners