Arthur key terms Flashcards
the dolorous stroke
curse given to sir Balin because he thought he could have the sword in the stone
king evelake
British king converted by Joseph of Arimethea, cursed by God for being too greedy of the holy grail, healed by kiss of 9th generation
Excalibur
Arthur’s enchanted sword, from lady of lake
Sir Galahad’s quest for the holy grail
completes it, chosen by siege perilous, virtuous, died after being in presence of grail
siege perilous
special seat at round table for best knight (Galahad)
sir launcelots contrition for his sins
he’s sorry but doesn’t allow God’s love
sword of straunge gurdyls
sword made for the greatest knight by Solomon, only greatest knight can unsheathe it, gurdle made of sir Percivals sisters hair
sir Gawains quest for the holy grail
didn’t repent, so he is unsuccessful, dry husk
sir Gareths chivalry
gave honor through deeds, humble