Slide 2 Slide 3 KING ARTHUR Slide 4 INTRODUCING KING ARTHUR
Historical Arthur Dark Ages Literary Arthur Medieval Slide 5
ArthurArthur as presented in the legends was NOT a real person.
ThereThere was, however, a chieftan named Arthur.
HistoricalHistorical Arthur lived in the Dark Ages, at the end of
the 5 th 5 th and beginning of the 6 th 6 th centuries.
LiteraryLiterary Arthur comes from medieval times, during the 12 th
century. Slide 6 History of Arthur Celtic mythology Romantic themes
+Fairylike elements ____________________ Arthurian Legend Slide 7
IMPORTANT CHARACTERS Uther Pendragon Arthurs biological
father.Uther Pendragon Arthurs biological father. Slide 8 Igraine
Arthurs biological motherIgraine Arthurs biological mother Sir
Ector - Arthurs adoptive fatherSir Ector - Arthurs adoptive father
Merlin Arthurs counselor, prophet, magician, & wizard; he
placed Arthur with Sir Ector.Merlin Arthurs counselor, prophet,
magician, & wizard; he placed Arthur with Sir Ector. Slide 9
IMPORTANT CHARACTERS Morgan le Fay Arthurs half sister; healer
& shape-changer; an adversary of both Arthur & Guinevere;
she took Arthur to the barge that would take him to Avalon to be
healed.Morgan le Fay Arthurs half sister; healer &
shape-changer; an adversary of both Arthur & Guinevere; she
took Arthur to the barge that would take him to Avalon to be
healed. Morgause Arthurs half sister; married to King Lot; mother
of Gawain, Gaheris, Agravain, Gareth, & Mordred.Morgause
Arthurs half sister; married to King Lot; mother of Gawain,
Gaheris, Agravain, Gareth, & Mordred. Slide 10 Sir Kay son of
Sir Ector; raised as Arthurs step- brother.Sir Kay son of Sir
Ector; raised as Arthurs step- brother. Mordred Arthurs nephew;
seized Guinevere & rebelled against Arthur; killed by Lancelot
after the last battle.Mordred Arthurs nephew; seized Guinevere
& rebelled against Arthur; killed by Lancelot after the last
battle. Slide 11 Guinevere Arthurs wife; Lancelots lover.Guinevere
Arthurs wife; Lancelots lover. Lancelot Arthurs chief knight &
rival for Guineveres love.Lancelot Arthurs chief knight & rival
for Guineveres love. Slide 12 The Lady of the Lake aka Vivienne;
gave Excalibur to Arthur; enchanted & imprisoned Merlin.The
Lady of the Lake aka Vivienne; gave Excalibur to Arthur; enchanted
& imprisoned Merlin. Slide 13 Joseph of Arimathea soldier of
Pontius Pilate who was given the cup (Holy Grail) from the Last
Supper; settled in Glastonbury.Joseph of Arimathea soldier of
Pontius Pilate who was given the cup (Holy Grail) from the Last
Supper; settled in Glastonbury. Slide 14 IMPORTANT PLACES Camelot
King Arthurs kingdom. Slide 15 Tintagel Castle conception place of
Arthur. Slide 16 Isle of Avalon island to which Arthur is sent to
recover from the last battle. Glastonbury claimed by some to be the
actual Isle of Avalon, as it was once surrounded by marshes. Slide
17 IMPORTANT OBJECTS Excalibur Arthurs magical sword; given to him
by The Lady of the Lake.Excalibur Arthurs magical sword; given to
him by The Lady of the Lake. Slide 18 The Holy Grail the cup used
by Christ at the Last Supper; used by Joseph of Arimathea to catch
Christs blood when he was on the cross. Slide 19 The Round Table
the table given as part of Guineveres dowry & used by Arthur
and his knights. Each knights name was magically inscribed on the
table. Everybody was equal. Slide 20 Knights of the Round Table Sir
GalahadSir Galahad Sir Lancelot du LacSir Lancelot du Lac Sir
GawainSir Gawain Sir PercivaleSir Percivale Sir LionellSir Lionell
Sir Tristram de LyonesSir Tristram de Lyones Sir GarethSir Gareth
Sir BedivereSir Bedivere Sir BleoberisSir Bleoberis Sir La Cote
Male TaileSir La Cote Male Taile Sir LucanSir Lucan Sir KaySir Kay
Sir PalomedesSir Palomedes Sir LamorakSir Lamorak Sir Bors de
GanisSir Bors de Ganis Sir SaferSir Safer Sir PelleasSir Pelleas
Sir Ector de MarisSir Ector de Maris Sir DagonetSir Dagonet Sir
DegoreSir Degore Sir Brunor le NoirSir Brunor le Noir Sir Le Bel
DesconneuSir Le Bel Desconneu Sir AlymereSir Alymere Sir MordredSir
Mordred Slide 21 Chivalry knighthood & its code of honor
Invincible strength ValorJusticeModesty Loyalty to superiors
Courtesy to equals Compassion to weakness Devotedness to the church
Slide 22 Knight Mounted warrior Mounted warrior Man of rank, or in
service of a man of rank Man of rank, or in service of a man of
rank Generally possesses some independent means of support, but
relies on the gratitude of those he has served Generally possesses
some independent means of support, but relies on the gratitude of
those he has served Knights errant -- wandering knights who
traveled the country in quest of adventure Slide 23 Knight Training
Slide 24 AGE 7 Become a page or varlet Taken from home to the court
or castleTaken from home to the court or castle Taught first
articles of religion, respect, and reverence for their lordsTaught
first articles of religion, respect, and reverence for their lords
Initiated in ceremonies of the courtInitiated in ceremonies of the
court Carve, wait at table, and perform menial tasksCarve, wait at
table, and perform menial tasks Taught falconry, dancing, harp
playing, hunting, fishing, wrestling, tilting with spears, &
performing military exercises on horsebackTaught falconry, dancing,
harp playing, hunting, fishing, wrestling, tilting with spears,
& performing military exercises on horseback Slide 25 AGE 14
Become a squire Taught to vault on a horse, to run, to scale walls,
to spring over ditches all in heavy armorTaught to vault on a
horse, to run, to scale walls, to spring over ditches all in heavy
armor Taught to wrestle, to wield the battle-axe without raising
the visor or taking a breathTaught to wrestle, to wield the
battle-axe without raising the visor or taking a breath Taught to
perform gracefully on horsebackTaught to perform gracefully on
horseback Taught courtesy or refinements of civilizationTaught
courtesy or refinements of civilization Encouraged to bestow his
attentions on a young lady of the courtEncouraged to bestow his
attentions on a young lady of the court Slide 26 AGE 21 Initiation
to the Knighthood Preparation for the Ceremony: Fast and spend
whole nights in prayer Confession and communion Clothed in
snow-white garment Go to church or hall where the ceremony is to be
held Wear a knightly sword suspended from neck Slide 27 Ceremony:
OfficiatingOfficiating priest takes the sword, blesses it, and
returns it CandidateCandidate folds arms, kneels before presiding
knight and answers questions about motives for becoming a knight
TakesTakes an oath ReceivesReceives armor and sword KneelsKneels
before presiding knight who administers the accolade (3 strokes of
a flat sword on the neck or shoulder) and says, In the name of God,
of St. Michael, and of St. George, I make thee a knight; be
valiant, courteous, and loyal. ReceivesReceives helmet, shield, and
spear Slide 28 The emblem of the Knights of the Round Table worn
round the necks of all the Knights was given to them by King Arthur
as part of the ceremony of their being made a knight. The Order's
dominant idea was the love of God, people, and noble deeds. The
cross in the emblem was to remind them that they were to live pure
and stainless lives, to strive after perfection and thus attain the
Holy Grail. The Red Dragon of King Arthur represented their
allegiance to the King. The Round Table was illustrative of the
Eternity of God, the equality, unity, and comradeship of the Order,
and singleness of purpose of all the Knights. Slide 29 RULES/CODES
for KNIGHTS To never do outrage nor murder Always to flee treason
To by no means be cruel but to give mercy unto him who asks for
mercy To always do ladies, gentlewomen and widows succor (to go to
the aid of one in distress; to help) To never force ladies,
gentlewomen or widows Not to take up battles in wrongful quarrels
for love or worldly goods To never lay down arms To seek after
wonders Slide 30 When called upon, to defend the rights of the weak
with all one's strengthWhen called upon, to defend the rights of
the weak with all one's strength To injure no oneTo injure no one
Not to attack one anotherNot to attack one another To fight for the
safety of one's countryTo fight for the safety of one's country To
give one's life for one's countryTo give one's life for one's
country To seek nothing before honourTo seek nothing before honour
Never to break faith for any reasonNever to break faith for any
reason To practice religion most diligentlyTo practice religion
most diligently To grant hospitality to anyone, each according to
his abilityTo grant hospitality to anyone, each according to his
ability Whether in honour or disgrace, to make a report with the
greatest fidelity to truth to those who keep the annalsWhether in
honour or disgrace, to make a report with the greatest fidelity to
truth to those who keep the annals Slide 31 Famous Works which
include Arthur 1139 -- Historia Regum Brittaniae written by
Geoffrey of Monmouth. ALL LATER VERSIONS OF THE LEGEND ARE BASED ON
THIS WORK.1139 -- Historia Regum Brittaniae written by Geoffrey of
Monmouth. ALL LATER VERSIONS OF THE LEGEND ARE BASED ON THIS WORK.
1205-- Roman de Brut by Layamon (1st English Arthurian story)1205--
Roman de Brut by Layamon (1st English Arthurian story) 1370 Sir
Gawain and the Green Knight anonymous1370 Sir Gawain and the Green
Knight anonymous 1485 Morte d Arthur (Death of Arthur) by Sir
Thomas Malory1485 Morte d Arthur (Death of Arthur) by Sir Thomas
Malory 1590-99 The Faeire Queene by Edmund Spenser1590-99 The
Faeire Queene by Edmund Spenser 1859-1885 Idylls of the King by
Alfred, Lord Tennyson1859-1885 Idylls of the King by Alfred, Lord
Tennyson 1880 A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthurs Court by Mark
Twain1880 A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthurs Court by Mark Twain
1882 Parsifal an opera by Richard Wagner1882 Parsifal an opera by
Richard Wagner 1939-58 The Once and Future King by T.H.
White1939-58 The Once and Future King by T.H. White 1960 Camelot a
musical by Lerner & Loewe1960 Camelot a musical by Lerner &
Loewe Slide 32 Finis
