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...

Chivalry is the term used to describe the qualities of an ideal knight. In Malory's work, chivalry appears to evolve with King Arthur as he grows up, becomes king, and eventually dies. While the basic tenets of the chivalric code remain relatively unchanged throughout, the actions of the...

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Translated by J.R.R. Tolkien Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is a fanciful tale of Sir Gawain, a young noble knight of king Arthur's round table, and his adventures to hold up a challenge made by a mysterious Green Knight. This epic poem is not your usual st...

Descent into Magic: An examination of Christian and Pagan symbolism in "Sir Gawain and The Green Knight" "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" is one of the best examples of British Literature. It holds the fascination and wonder of scholars to this day and is perhaps one of...

What is chivalry or chivalrous behaviour for Arthurian knights? The word chivalry is derived from the French 'chevalier' which means 'a man on horseback'. Arthurian knights were indeed men on horseback but also exhibited certain behaviours known to be chivalrous. In Arth...