A silver table at Carbonek upon which the Holy Grail rested, forming part of the sacred mysteries of the Grail Castle.
A simple Christian gesture that serves as one of the most powerful protections against evil, illusion, and spiritual danger in Arthurian romance.
An obscure sword associated with King Arthur in later romance tradition.
Perilous fords are recurring trial sites in Arthurian romance. They are defended by hostile knights or bound to strange customs.
- ARTHURIAN LOCATIONS
- Forests and Woodlands
- French Romance Tradition
- Source | Lancelot, or Le Chevalier de la Charrette
- Source | Le Morte Darthur
- Source | Perceval, or Le Conte del Graal
- Source | Perlesvaus
- Source | Post-Vulgate Suite du Merlin
- Source | Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
- Source | The Wedding of Sir Gawain and Dame Ragnell
- Source | Vulgate Estoire del Saint Graal
- Source | Vulgate Lancelot
- Source | Vulgate Merlin
- Source | Yvain, or Le Chevalier au Lion
A recurring enchanted woodland in Arthurian romance, associated with illusion, wandering, and supernatural trial.
The unnamed Grail maiden who gives her life during the Grail Quest.
Gawain's shield, often bearing a pentangle or the Virgin Mary, symbolizes his courage, virtue, and chivalric ideals.
Trapped in a tower without his armor, Gawain seizes a chessboard for a shield and turns oversized ivory chessmen into weapons.
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