Heroic Dreams - All Things Medieval

When we think of a knight and of chivalry what usually comes to mind is the rescuing of damsels in distress and the protecing of women, children and the poor. But the code of chivalry for a knight was much more complex than this. It revolved around three basic areas: War, Noble standing, and Religion. The War aspect of Chivalry meant that a knight had to be prepared and capable in weapons, horses and military tactics. The Noble standing meant that he was well versed in the arts, music and the manners of the court. And the Religion aspect of chivalry meant that he had to be devoted to his religion and prepared to defend it with his sword. There is a great book devoted to chivalry if you want to learn more about it. Chivalry

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