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Arthurian Traditions (02/07)
[[Sorry for teh late and teh short. And I am so tempted to quote Monty Python it's not even funny.]]
"Feasgar math, class. Now that we have a good selection of Arthurian lore to work with, we'll be discussing - and yes, I mean discussing, as in open your mouths and speaking - various aspects of the legend. Today we will be discussing the Holy Grail."
He begins writing on the board as he lectures. "The Holy Grail has taken on a very religious meaning, as either the cup that Jesus Christ drank from at the last supper, or the cup that his mother used to catch his blood when he was crucified. The Holy Grail has also been taken to mean a lineage of kings descended from this Jesus person. This comes from earlier titles, like the Sangreal - Sang Real meaning 'royal blood' or San greal meaning 'Holy Grail'.
"In its earliest incarnations, the Holy Grail was a magical cauldron. A cauldron of plenty, perhaps, that contained bottomless food or porridge. In Welsh tales, a cauldron brought soldiers back to life. In the French and German romances, it became a cup, a fountain, or a bowl that had a line of text around the rim that would change, displaying the names or lineages of knights or kings."
He turns back to the class and begins handing out sheetsthat may in some way resemble this Wiki article.
"Here's a bit of extra information on the literary incarnations of the Grail legend. I'm sure all of you have heard of a Grail quest. Any examples that you would care to contribute? You can do it verbally in class, or hand in a written copy to me on Thursday if you require some research."
"Feasgar math, class. Now that we have a good selection of Arthurian lore to work with, we'll be discussing - and yes, I mean discussing, as in open your mouths and speaking - various aspects of the legend. Today we will be discussing the Holy Grail."
He begins writing on the board as he lectures. "The Holy Grail has taken on a very religious meaning, as either the cup that Jesus Christ drank from at the last supper, or the cup that his mother used to catch his blood when he was crucified. The Holy Grail has also been taken to mean a lineage of kings descended from this Jesus person. This comes from earlier titles, like the Sangreal - Sang Real meaning 'royal blood' or San greal meaning 'Holy Grail'.
"In its earliest incarnations, the Holy Grail was a magical cauldron. A cauldron of plenty, perhaps, that contained bottomless food or porridge. In Welsh tales, a cauldron brought soldiers back to life. In the French and German romances, it became a cup, a fountain, or a bowl that had a line of text around the rim that would change, displaying the names or lineages of knights or kings."
He turns back to the class and begins handing out sheets
"Here's a bit of extra information on the literary incarnations of the Grail legend. I'm sure all of you have heard of a Grail quest. Any examples that you would care to contribute? You can do it verbally in class, or hand in a written copy to me on Thursday if you require some research."