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Arthurian Items and Symbols

Short narrative poems, often connected to Arthurian and Breton tradition.

Adventures, Trials, Events and Legends

The court of King Arthur, as described in "Culhwch and Olwen", teems with legendary heroes, bards, queens, and mysterious figures.

Arthurian Items and Symbols

In his dream, Bohort sees the lily: a sign of mercy, duty, and moral reflection. Like the Grail itself, it calls the knight to act with virtue, guiding him toward wisdom and the path of true honor.

Arthurian Items and Symbols

At his coronation, Erec wore a richly decorated robe and held a single-emerald scepter carved with all creatures, gifts that celebrated knowledge, power, and kingly virtue.

Arthurian Items and Symbols

Elaine of Astolat’s sleeve — a scarlet token embroidered with pearls — allowed Lancelot to ride incognito at the tournament of Winchester. In doing so, it revealed more than it concealed.

Arthurian Items and Symbols

Cuckhold's Horn is a magical object that spills its drink for any man whose wife has been unfaithful, serving as a supernatural test of fidelity and a reflection of Arthurian ideals of honor and virtue.

Arthurian Items and Symbols

Clarent, the Sword of Peace, is King Arthur's ceremonial blade, reserved for knightings and moments of solemn authority.

Arthurian Items and Symbols

A simple cart, but in Arthurian legend, it was more than a tool for transport. Those forced to ride it - traitors, criminals, or losers of duelst - lost their honor and legal rights.