Author : Gareth Knight
Publisher : Skylight Press
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 28,56 MB
Release : 2011
Category : History
ISBN : 1908011335
A collection of essays tracing the historical importance and esoteric influence of Merlin and the Grail tradition, from its mythological beginnings right down to its relevance in modern magical practice.
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Publisher : D. S. Brewer
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 35,34 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781843841210
Vivid translation of one of the earliest and most important Grail romances.
Author : Tracey Mayhew
Publisher : Legends of King Arthur: Merlin
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 18,59 MB
Release : 2020-11-03
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781782267348
When two boys save an old man from robbers, they learn of a competition in Londinium to decide the next king of Britain. The elder, Kay, is determined to prove himself worthy as a knight or a king. The younger is Arthur, a farm boy through and through - until he sees the sword in the stone.
Author : John Matthews
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 13,84 MB
Release : 1981
Category : Chalices
ISBN : 9780500810279
Explore a truly astonishing range of interests, philosophies, religions, and cultures -- from alchemy to angels, Buddhism to Hinduism, myth to magic. The distinguished authors bring a wealth of knowledge, visionary thinking, and accessible writing to each intriguing subject in these lavishly illustrated, large-format paperback books.
Author : Karen Ralls
Publisher : Quest Books
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 14,98 MB
Release : 2012-12-19
Category : History
ISBN : 0835630110
Why do the powerful medieval Knights Templar, the famed warriors of the Crusades, still intrigue many today? A secret society long shrouded in mystery, the Templars were believed to conduct mystical rituals, to guard the Holy Grail, and to possess the priceless treasures of the Temple of Jerusalem. Did they bring their treasure to North America, as some legends say? This definitive work about the Templars and their presumed hidden knowledge addresses many such fascinating questions, with rare photos from the Rosslyn Chapel Museum (Scotland) included.
Author : Richard Barber
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 446 pages
File Size : 43,48 MB
Release : 2004-12-02
Category : History
ISBN : 0141937238
The Holy Grail is an image familiar to us all as an almost unattainable, infinitely desirable goal. The idea has passed into everyday speech and the legends behind it are as current in today's culture as they have ever been. And yet the Grail has no real religious meaning and is nowhere mentioned in the Bible. What is the truth behind this elusive symbol? Here, Barber traces the history of the stories surrounding the Holy Grail. He describes how through a long series of imaginative transformations, the grail has moved from the sphere of romance to religion, and in twentieth century popular culture has become an emblem of mysticism and man's highest aspirations, intimately linked with the central ritual of the Christian faith. The search for the grail has always been described as a quest; in this book, Barber goes on his own quest, brilliantly exploring the richness of the Holy Grail's cultural impact. Barber traces the history of legends surrounding the Holy Grail, from Chretien de Troyes' great romances to the popular bestsellers of the late twentieth century.
Author : Richard W. Barber
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 49,52 MB
Release : 2004
Category : History
ISBN : 9780674013902
In this fascinating work, Barber traces the history of the legends surrounding the Holy Grail, beginning with Chrtien de Troyes's great romances of the 12th century and the medieval Church's religious version of the secular ideal.
Author : Jeffrey John Dixon
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 13,98 MB
Release : 2023-03-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1476648093
In the twelfth century, a French poet wrote a verse romance about a young knight who witnesses a mysterious procession centered on a radiant vessel, a "grail." Left unfinished, the poem inspired other writers of prose and verse, until the story was completely rewritten into the Arthurian romances, in which the vessel becomes a relic of the Last Supper, the Holy Grail. For hundreds of years, the Grail story has haunted the western imagination. But the original medieval texts are full of inconsistencies, as different writers attempted to complete the story in varied ways. This encyclopedia illuminates a path through the Perilous Forest of literature and legend. Entries summarize the stories of the principal characters, sacred objects and places associated with the Grail. An Afterword shows how mysteries of the grail continue to enchant the scholars and creative writers who have transformed the medieval legend into modern mythology.
Author : Carl McColman
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 35,80 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780028644172
Provides an introduction to the different syles of Celtic spirituality, covering such topics as the three paths, mythology, the role of ancestors, and incorporating the Celtic life into today's lifestyles.
Author : Peter H. Goodrich
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 882 pages
File Size : 40,81 MB
Release : 2004-06-01
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1135583390
This book deals with all aspects of the Merlin legend, from its origins to its expression in medieval and modern literature, film, and popular culture. Following an extended introduction and a full bibliography, the volume offers nearly twenty essays--some newly commissioned for this volume, others selected from the most important scholarly and critical studies of Merlin and his role. Two of the reprinted essays are translated into English for the first time.
