Monsters Lesson 8, Arthurian Legends

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FC: Arthurian Legends | Melissa Pierre Paul Mrs. Hogan June 13, 2012

1: King Arthur | The image of King Arthur was important during that time because it gave people an image to go along with the stories they hear of their king. Because literacy was a gift that was not blessed to many, the images helped give people something to visualize.

2: This image portrays a written copy of the poem Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. This poem is symbolic of a knight's honor and chivalry, an important staple during medieval times. | Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

3: A shield can serve many purposes, one of which to guard its wearer from any harm. It also depicted the duties, oaths, titles and strengths of a knight or king during the medieval time period. | The Shield

4: The sword of Excalibur proved to be a true symbol of power during the medieval time period. It was, after all, the releasing of the sword from the rock that launched KingArthur into his seat of power. | The Sword of Excalibur

5: The castle of Camelot was an image of security and stability for the people of Arthur's kingdom. | Castle of Camelot

6: The pentacle was a symbol of religion for many people. Religion was the same back then as it is now, a symbol of hope and guidance to get people through the hard times. | The Pentacle

7: The cross was said to have marked the King Arthur's grave at Glastonbury Abbey. It was said that the cross was found attached to a coffin containing the bodies KingArthur and his wife Guinevere | The Cross

8: The crown is a symbol of power, wealth and nobility. Which were important characteristics of a king during these times. | The Crown

9: Knight's Armor | A knight's armor is a symbol of security and chivalry because the knight's code was very prominent during these times.

10: This image of Europe during the 14th century is an important symbol of the expanse of land and nations during that time.

12: This image shows what my room will soon look like. It's a symbol of my love for books and a way to revisit all of the lands and places that I've read about in all of my favorite novels. | Books

13: Music | This image is a symbol of my love for music. I couldn't imagine not having it in my life, there's nothing like the feeling I get when I'm listening to it.