Arthurian allusions: Allusions & Literary Terms 2

Question 1

Brahmins

Answer 1

High caste position or highly honored position in society

Question 2

Vishnu

Answer 2

The “preserver” second to Brahmin

Question 3

A princess or person rescued from a “monster”

Answer 3

Andromeda

Question 4

American representative of all a traitor stands for

Answer 4

Benedict Arnold

Question 5

The most monstrous of fears and conflicts may be overcome through ingenuity and cunning.

Answer 5

Cerberus

Question 6

A deceitful temptress

Answer 6

Morgan Lefay

Question 7

A kind, naiive, and uncouth hero

Answer 7

Perceval

Question 8

A Christ like character who embodies justice

Answer 8

King Arthur

Question 9

A near perfect hero who has a fatal flaw (fell in love with king Arthur’s wife)

Answer 9

Lancelot

Question 10

A powerful magician

Answer 10

Merlin

Question 11

Purity and perfection

Answer 11

Galahad

Question 12

Penultimate achievement

Answer 12

The Holy grail

Question 13

A passionate and independent woman, wife of Arthur

Answer 13

Guinevere

Question 14

A likable hero made human by his flaws

Answer 14

Gawain

Question 15

A place of justice, friendship, and chivalry

Answer 15

Camelot

Question 16

The most powerful of weapons, symbolizes strength and justice

Answer 16

Excalibur

Question 17

Friendship loyalty and chivalry

Answer 17

Round table

Question 18

Euroclydon

Answer 18

A disastrous wind that stirs the waters violently