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| widely told story about the past that may or may not have a foundation in fact |
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| knight whose heroism takes a special form |
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| Arthurian legends include ideas of: glory, nobility, justice, adventure, loyalty |
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| poems, sometimes narrative and epic in scope |
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| code of brave and courteous conduct for knights in he middle ages; more of an ideal than a reality |
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| long narrative poetry that celebrates the life of a hero who embodies the values of his society |
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-faithful to god, King, + lady-love
-used strength to aid the weak
-championed right against evil
-generous to all
-courageous in battle and prepared to die for country |
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| study rules of knightly behavior + use of weapons, hierarchy by ages; 7 years |
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| 14 years old; learns chivalry, to defend the church and the weak; has a social life, learns to dance |
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| 21 years old; fast and pray knight before vigil |
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