The Grail Procession: The Legend, the Artifacts, and the Possible Sources of the StoryMcFarland, 15.11.2004 - 198 Seiten By the 12th century, European literature was rich with tales of a procession carrying a group of objects closely tied to the Passion of Christ--the Holy Grail, the lance that pierced Christ's side, the sword used to behead John the Baptist, and a dish from the Last Supper. While legends of the quest for the Holy Grail continue to grip the popular imagination, the other relics, once closely associated with the Grail legends, receive little mention. Still, the overlooked Grail Hallows, as they are called, have a rich symbolic history, winding through the ages--and leading in some surprising directions. This exploration of the forgotten relics of the Grail Procession examines the body of evidence hinting at their authenticity, and traces their history as symbols, from the early days of Christianity, to Celtic mythology, to "the foggy wastelands inhabited by history's outcasts," to the suits of the modern tarot. The oral histories and a possible sourcebook that informed the earliest known stories are discussed. Illustrations and photographs of relevant locations and objects, including the cards of the tarot, further illuminate the story. An appendix gives a timeline of the Hallows' history, and there is a bibliography and an index. |
Inhalt
Preface | 1 |
1 The Grail Hallows | 3 |
2 Two Paths Diverge in the Wood | 11 |
3 Firbolgs Danus and Dragons on the Water | 23 |
4 The Tribe of Dan | 31 |
5 The Pelagian Heresy and the British Church | 37 |
6 Merlin and Blaise | 45 |
7 The Book | 55 |
10 Cathar and Templar Heresies | 87 |
11 La Folie Perceval | 97 |
12 The Folio Perceval | 107 |
13 The Grail Hallows | 151 |
14 An Altered Perspective | 169 |
Timeline 2500 Years from the Reign of Solomon to the Dissolution of the Monasteries in Great Britain | 179 |
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