Tuesday, April 17, 2007

chivalry notes

  • p. 36 mentions "a water-stained copy of Romance and Legend of Chivalry by A.R. Hope Moncrieff" (EX LIBRIS FISHER handwritten top of 1st page)
  • things needing historical setup:
    • Holy Grail (legend of King Arthur, Sir Galaad--Knights of the Round Table)
    • Lancelot, Camelot
    • map of Camelot, maybe? (Joyous Isle, Castle of Bliant p. 44)
    • Philosopher's Stone (Noah's Ark)
    • Egg of the Phoenix (from Araby)
    • Apples of Life (Hesperides)
    • magic lamp (Chinese origin?)

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