The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Mythology: An A - Z Guide to the Myths and Legends of the Ancient WorldHermes House, 1999 - 512 pages "The myths and legends of the ancient worlds, from Greece, Rome and Egypt to the Norse and Celtic lands, through Persia and India to China and the Far East. A comprehensive A to Z of the classic stories of gods and goddesses, heroes and mythical beasts, wizards and warriors"--Page 1 of cover. |
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... Grail , or SANGREAL . He may even have handled the sacred vessel , as one version of the Arthurian myth states that Sir Galahad took " Our Lord's body between his hands " and then died . The quest for the Grail was an important ...
... Grail , or SANGREAL . He may even have handled the sacred vessel , as one version of the Arthurian myth states that Sir Galahad took " Our Lord's body between his hands " and then died . The quest for the Grail was an important ...
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... Grail through his innocence . Returning from Sarras , he became Grail King , heading the Order of Grail Knights , sometimes known as Parsifal , sometimes as Templeisen , after the Knights Templar . ( PARZIVAL BY MARTIN WIEGAND , CANVAS ...
... Grail through his innocence . Returning from Sarras , he became Grail King , heading the Order of Grail Knights , sometimes known as Parsifal , sometimes as Templeisen , after the Knights Templar . ( PARZIVAL BY MARTIN WIEGAND , CANVAS ...
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... Grail was always associated with the early Christian settlement at Glastonbury . Another miraculous object connected with the Grail was a bleeding lance or spear . Sir GALAHAD used its magic power to cure a mysterious ruler , the ...
... Grail was always associated with the early Christian settlement at Glastonbury . Another miraculous object connected with the Grail was a bleeding lance or spear . Sir GALAHAD used its magic power to cure a mysterious ruler , the ...
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The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Mythology: An A-Z Guide to the Myths and ... Arthur Cotterell No preview available - 2005 |
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