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Sir Gawain
Origin: Welsh mythology and Arthurian legends. Summary: Sir Gawain is a Knight of the Round Table known for his adherence to the chivalric code and his adventures, such as the confrontation with the mysterious Green Knight, which tests his loyalty, honor, and courage.
The Song of Roland
Origin: Old French epic poem. Summary: 'The Song of Roland' is an epic tale of the Battle of Roncevaux Pass, where Roland, a brave knight under Charlemagne's command, held the rearguard against the Saracens and died heroically. The poem emphasizes themes of honor and feudal loyalty.
Siege of Troy
Origin: Greek mythology. Summary: The Siege of Troy is famously chronicled in Homer's 'Iliad' and involves a coalition of Greek states besieging the city of Troy for ten years, ultimately conquering it through the ruse of the Trojan Horse, resulting in the fall of the city.
King Arthur
Origin: British mythology. Summary: King Arthur is a legendary British leader who, according to medieval histories and romances, led the defence of Britain against the Saxon invaders in the late 5th and early 6th centuries. He is known for his Knights of the Round Table and the quest for the Holy Grail.
El Cid
Origin: Spanish history and legend. Summary: Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, called El Cid, was a Castilian nobleman and military leader who became a national hero for his endeavors to drive the Moors out of Spain, leading Christian military campaigns in the Reconquista.
Sir Galahad
Origin: Arthurian legends. Summary: Sir Galahad is renowned as the noblest and purest knight of the Round Table. He is the one knight to find the Holy Grail, representing the pinnacle of knightly virtue in the Arthurian legend.
Joan of Arc
Origin: French history and legend. Summary: Joan of Arc is a French heroine who, claiming divine guidance, led the French army to several important victories during the Hundred Years' War, which paved the way for the coronation of Charles VII of France.
Sir Lancelot
Origin: Arthurian legends. Summary: Sir Lancelot is one of the Knights of the Round Table in the Arthurian legend. He is a noble knight known for his bravery, skilled combat, and illicit affair with Queen Guinevere, which ultimately led to the fall of Camelot.
Tristan and Isolde
Origin: Celtic mythology. Summary: Tristan and Isolde is a tragic story of a Cornish knight and an Irish princess. They fall in love because of a love potion but cannot be together due to Isolde's marriage to King Mark. Their affair ends in heartbreak and tragedy.
Beowulf
Origin: Old English epic poem. Summary: Beowulf is a hero of the Geats who comes to the aid of Hrothgar, the king of the Danes, whose kingdom is being terrorized by the monster Grendel. Beowulf slays Grendel and his mother and later becomes the king of the Geats.
Sir Percival
Origin: Arthurian legends. Summary: Sir Percival is one of the Knights of the Round Table known for his naive, yet pure-hearted pursuit of the Holy Grail, in which he has pivotal encounters that teach him valuable lessons, leading to personal growth and wisdom.
Don Quixote
Origin: Spanish literature. Summary: Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes is a nobleman from La Mancha who becomes a self-styled knight-errant, inspired by his chivalric ideals. He goes on a series of comical adventures with his squire, Sancho Panza, often causing more harm than good.
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