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Arthurian Legends Term
Literary terms have to do with Arthurian legends
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Literature
10th Grade
01/26/2009

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Term
legend
Definition
widely told story about the past that may or may not have a foundation in fact
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hero
Definition
knight whose heroism takes a special form
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heroic tradition
Definition
Arthurian legends include ideas of: glory, nobility, justice, adventure, loyalty
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idylls
Definition
poems, sometimes narrative and epic in scope
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chivalry
Definition
code of brave and courteous conduct for knights in he middle ages; more of an ideal than a reality
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epic poetry
Definition
long narrative poetry that celebrates the life of a hero who embodies the values of his society
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code of chivalry
Definition
-faithful to god, King, + lady-love
-used strength to aid the weak
-championed right against evil
-generous to all
-courageous in battle and prepared to die for country
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vassal's son
Definition
7 year old
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page
Definition
study rules of knightly behavior + use of weapons, hierarchy by ages; 7 years
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squire
Definition
14 years old; learns chivalry, to defend the church and the weak; has a social life, learns to dance
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knighthood
Definition
21 years old; fast and pray knight before vigil
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