truth within a myth Sir Thomas Malory described a small fraction of the myth surrounding the Holy Grail, in his book, Le Morte D'Arthur. In the "The Sangreal", Sir Malory gives an in depth account of The Knights of the Round Table's quest for the ever famous gilded cup. However,...

Links Between the Past and Present What we know of our ancestors is very limited, but what we do know comes from old myths written down about warriors, kings, and gods. These impressive stories of quests and chivalry span over 700 years from the story of the brave warrior Beowulf to the chivalry...

What is the significance of dreams in "Of Mice And Men" The book "Of Mice and Men" was written by a man called Steinbeck. This novel deals with the plight of migrant labourers in California during the great depression, set around the 1930's after the great Wall Street cra...

In Arthurian Legends, supernatural phenomenon plays a major role. Such phenomenon may include magic and otherworldly beasts. Merlin and an animal known as the Griffin are prime examples of the paranormal. These events and creatures help to enhance the story and force people to use their imagination...

What is the Holy Grail? A chalice? A philosophers' stone? The bloodline of Christ? In Arthurian romances the quest for the ever-elusive Holy Grail and the secrets therein was the highest spiritual pursuit one could embark on. In today's times it is a mental, rather than a physical, j...

A New Spin on the Old Controversy The Da Vinci Code and its Role in Religious Society Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code has caused infinite controversy in its thrilling account of conspiracies by the Catholic Church. In the novel, Teabing states, "...Almost everything our fathers taught us abo...