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Adventures, Trials, Events and Legends

A simple Christian gesture that serves as one of the most powerful protections against evil, illusion, and spiritual danger in Arthurian romance.

Arthurian Items and Symbols

A gilded ivory comb discovered by Lancelot after the queen's abduction by Meliagrant.

Arthurian Items and Symbols

Trapped in a tower without his armor, Gawain seizes a chessboard for a shield and turns oversized ivory chessmen into weapons.

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

Following the Grail Maiden came a second maiden carrying a silver dish. Its purpose was hidden, its shine reflecting the light of the candles, and Perceval could not guess its meaning.

Arthurian Items and Symbols

Two youths followed the bearer of the bleeding lance, each carrying a golden candlestic with many burning candles. Their light filled the hall with a brilliance such as Perceval had never seen before.

Arthurian Items and Symbols

A sacred Druidic sacrificial knife belonging to Llawfrodedd the Horseman and counted among the legendary Thirteen Treasures of Britain.

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.