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Arthurian Legends. An Introduction for Mind-mapping. Legend: A definition. Imaginative tale believed to have some historical basis Passed from generation to generation; may change over time Reveals values and lifestyles of culture. Arthurian Legends. Take place in Great Britain - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Arthurian Legends
Arthurian LegendsAn Introduction for Mind-mapping
Legend: A definitionImaginative tale believed to have some historical basisPassed from generation to generation; may change over timeReveals values and lifestyles of culture
Arthurian LegendsTake place in Great Britain Fictional Legends with many different versionsSir Thomas Malory brought together first collection12th and 13th original written version
The Real King ArthurThere is great debate over who he wasPossibly a king, a prince, or a renowned soldierMay have been son of UtherExisted 450-550 A.D. Led battle of Mount Badon, defeating the Saxons
Characteristics of Arthurian Legends, cont. Probably based on Celtic battle hero from 6th century
Changed over time, incorporating new cultural values
Vary in format, length, and genre (including movies and musicals)
Writers from several nations and time periods helped create them (still being recreated)
Motifs of Arthurian LegendsThe king and land are one
Might for right, not might for might
Justice
Love, Friendship, and Betrayal
Appearance vs. Reality
Redemption and Forgiveness
3 Classes of Medieval SocietyNobilityCommoners
Clergy
Page, Squire, KnightAge 7-PageServant in a householdLearns weaponry, courtesy, religion, etc.Age 14- SquirePersonal aide to a knight Age 18-21- KnightIf he can master the skills he is then knighted
KnightHistorically, knights were warriors and defendersDressed in full armorCompeted in tournaments and jousts to show their warrior skillsIn knighting ceremony, vows to be valiant, courteous, and loyal
ChivalryA Good Knight:Uses his strength for goodStrives to be honorable and virtuousProtects the weakIs courteousRespects and defends womenIs a defender of the Christian churchIs inspired to greatness by love
Romantic Herohero of medieval romance
fulfills ideals of glory, nobility, justice, adventure, and loyaltyImportant Characters: King ArthurSon of King Uther Pendragon + IgraineRaised by Sir EctorDrew the sword in the stoneMarried to Guinevere Known as Wart when a boy; did not know of noble lineage
King Arthur, cont. Reigned over 20 years of peaceSon/Nephew Mordred against his reignMordred died; Arthur mortally woundedArthur died and was buried in Glastonbury AbbeySome said he would return to avenge his death and reign again
Important Characters: Sir KayArthur and Kay raised by Sir Ector
Kay was Arthurs foster brother
Tries to claim sword in the stone
Important Characters: Morgan Le FeyCalled Queen of the fairies, an enchantress, and sorceressSaid to be Arthurs half-sisterIs a constant tormentor to ArthurHas magical powers similar to Merlyn
Important Characters: MerlinWizard in Arthurian legendsKings AdvisorRepresents magic and wisdom of legends (pagan religions)
Important Symbols: CamelotArthurs Castle
Embodies ideals of knighthoodMeeting place of the Knights of the Round TableImportant Symbols: Round TableMystical Table in CamelotGiven to Arthur by King Lodegreaunce (Guinevere's Father)Table where Arthurs knights meetSymbolized equal status among knights
Important Symbols: ExcaliburKing Arthur's mythical sword
Sword in the stone only drawn by real king.
Arthurian Legend: A SummaryIs loosely based on a real historical figureIs not historically accurateHas roots in Celtic mythologyInclude elements of fantasy and magicInclude medieval ideals and institutions such as knighthood and chivalry The themes are still seen today
Alternate Assignment for Arthurian Legends ExpertsResearch and then create a mind-map for the Knights of the Round TableResearch and then create a mind-map for all the different variations (written, film, drama) of the Arthurian LegendResearch and then create a mind-map on the women of Arthurian LegendResearch and then create a mind-map for T.H. White