The Life and Times in a Medieval Castle The life and times in a medieval castle were not the fantasy that most people believed them to be. ... The Medieval times were not always fighting and cleaning. ... Jousting came along in the fourteenth century and remained popular throughout the rest of the Medieval period (Hull). ... One of the modern myths about medieval times was that no one took baths. ... Childbirth was often dangerous, for medical knowledge in the Medieval period was limited and standards of hygiene were low. ...

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This type of behavior was typical of Anglo Saxon times in that men fought till the bitter end and lived in a shame filled culture unlike the guilt culture that became of the Medieval Ages. Medieval culture was quite different compared to Anglo Saxon culture. People in Medieval times seemed more human, and more willing to share their feelings. ... Old English culture differs from medieval culture in many ways. In old English culture we see fierce warriors yet in medieval times we see human beings. ...

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I have not only learned of the qualities of a medieval hero, but also other elements of medieval epics such as Medieval Romance and the Code of Chivalry. ... Besides heroic characters, medieval epics contain other elements such as Medieval Romances and the Code of Chivalry. ... Medieval epics are composed of chivalrous hero, and Medieval Romance. They describe the perilous adventures of knights and warriors in medieval times. ... Their supernatural powers and heroic qualities such as bravery, courageousness, loyalty, and generosity, have given readers of medieval literature the impression t...

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In medieval art, you would never see a person or such without clothing. ... In medieval art bodies were not really depicted as ideal, it seemed that in medieval times they did not care whether people in their art were ideal. ... Bodies in medieval art were not active. ... A non-active piece from the medieval period could be "Madonna and Child in Majesty". ... In the periods classical, medieval, and renaissance, the beliefs of the artist and/or the times were always expressed in the art. ...

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MEDIEVAL LITERATURE The role of the military has drastically changed from medieval times to modern times. ... Military officials were given a much higher status than the majority of professions in the medieval times. While soldiers in modern times often fight for personal reasons or out of obligation, soldiers of the medieval era fought out of loyalty to their leader or country. ... Of the three medieval works aforementioned, The Story of Roland is perhaps the preeminent example of devotion to piety. ... In times of great hardships, the warriors would only fight harder. ...

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The Medieval Church played a significant role on the people of the times, be they a peasant or nobility, more so than it does today. ... In Medieval England, peasants lived in cruck houses. ... However, there are many Medieval churches around. ... In times of famine, which were all too often, the Priest was a spiritual shoulder to lean on. ... At times, a touch of nature was added to gratify the crowd that flocked to the show. ...

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3) How do the medieval philosophers prove the existence of God? ... Considering the attempt of the pre-Socratics, their way of thinking has been a big help for the medieval thinkers in searching for the primordial source. ... What makes this age distinct from the other was that the medieval period was the age when Christianity started to bloom. ... Medieval thinkers believed in the existence of a Supreme Being. ... " The medieval thought does not only say that faith is our key in order to understand the explanation about God. ...

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In "The Wife of Bath's Prologue" of The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer, the Wife of Bath is an overbearing, powerful, and provocative woman whose actions make her a modern woman in medieval times when women were submissive and modest. ... The Wife has been married five times and she will happily "welcome the sixth, whenever he appears"(Chaucer,122). ... Overall, the Wife of Bath is an extreme opposite of a general medieval woman. For example, medieval women were expected to be properly dressed at all times. ... "Medieval England was a very male-dominated society. ...

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The Arthurian legends take place in Britain during the medieval times. The medieval times was a period of time intervening between the decline of the Roman Empire and the revival of letters. From these times of despair emerged heroes who served as saviors to the public in a time of uncertainty. ... In another work of literature set in the medieval times titled, "La Belle Dame sans Merci," by John Keats, a knight falls in love with a woman who in is dubbed "La Belle Dame sans Merci" which is French for the beautiful woman without pity. ... Medieval Arthurian themes and stories from the fifteent...

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Courage in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Throughout the medieval period, one's lifestyle was basically determined by their social standing, how you ranked among the next. ... In Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, there are many instances where the characters were forced to show courage when trying to prove to others that they were in fact superior, and it supports the statement that courage was in fact a huge social value in medieval times. ... In medieval times, hunting a boar was one of the single most honorable and courageous things that one could do. ... Sir Gawain and the Green...

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Sir Gwain and the Green Knight A Medieval Romance "Sir Gwain and the Green Knight" is a medieval romance but is by no means a love story. ... The hero traveling on a long and dangerous quest is another essential part of any medieval romance. ... Sir Gwain has rejected her a plentiful amount of times but even though she hears him she makes her pass when her husband leaves to go hunting. ... As I have said, the story of "Sir Gwain and the Green Knight" is a medieval romance. ... This is just yet another element of medieval romance. ...

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The art that was present was not only used to be enjoyed like the art of today but it had a purpose, as did the gorgeous castles, cathedrals and other architecture of the medieval period. ... Art during these times was never just something to look at and enjoy, but something to be thankful for. ... A prominent theme in not only medieval art but architecture as well, was Christ. ... Medieval art often had a morbid tone and faint detail so the scenes of Christ's death were greatly used as a main theme. ... Author Howard Salmon empathizes in his books "Medieval Architecture" that the cas...

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During the Renaissance there was a change in the way the art was presented as compared to the medieval art, it was no longer subordinated by the religion but it still had the common theme of religion. ... Giotto used more themes that were less farfetched than some of the medieval art. ... An even better example of this shift in views from the medieval art to the Renaissance art was Michelangelo's sculpture of David. The emotion of readiness to fight can be seen in his face, the definition of his muscle and the size of the sculpture were not things seen in the medieval times. ... Donat...

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Romance, beyond its accepted, contemporary usage is formally defined by the Webster's Dictionary as " a medieval literary form, initially old French or Provencal, dealing with deeds of chivalry or with historical or mythological events seen in the perspective or a medieval court." There are many traditions associated with romance, such as Medieval Troubadors, Courtly Love, and Grail Legend, and F. ... Contrary to Medieval Troubadors was Daisy and Tom Buchanan's marriage. ... Therefore, Medieval Troubador tradition is a romance present in The Great Gatsby. ...

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First, in the short text 'Feeding on Fantasy' by Lev Grossman, he describes the vision on the medieval age as nostalgic and sentimental. ... New books about mystical times were written by the likes of George R. ... We first had the fantasy world, then the future, and at last (today) the medieval world as high-priority from the fans. ... Compared to stories about Star Wars, we can relate so much more to the medieval times, which we know a lot about. ... But after my opinion the fantasy is brilliant and creates a magical safe house, which is important for uncertain times. ...

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However during the medieval times it was not uncommon for priests or deacons to do things like us. ... The story The Canterbury Tales illustrates many examples of how the church was corrupt during the medieval times. ... Back in the medieval times and still today Nun's and other church members are said to take a vow of poverty and "A brooch of shining gold; inscribed thereon was, first of all, a crowned, ˜A' and under, Amor vincit omnia. " (Chaucer 5) surely does not represent poverty or simplicity. ... A summoner was also a part of the church during the medieval times. ... E...

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The Decline of Rome and Transformation into Medieval Europe: Contents 1. ... Catholic Christianity is strongly linked with the medieval world. This is because at the time it's culture and institutions dominated the kingdoms of medieval Europe. ... This same religious intolerance would dominate the policies of the medieval world. ... They are the tribes who are for the greater part the ancestors of the later Dutch, Flemish, English, and French (in part Germanic) communities, the inheritors of their respective kingdoms in medieval times. ...

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Luckily, I remembered that I was supposed to go to Medieval Times for my History class and I suggested that I bring ole" Jim along once he finally came to. ... All that needs to be know is that we got him under control, convinced him that he was not in purgatory, that we were not devils trying to take him to hell, and we got him in a car and took him to Medieval Times. ... When we pulled into the parking lot in front of Medieval Times, James said, "This fortress could not defend against starving peasants with chickens for sword," and when we told him it was supposed to be a replica of a castle...

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It is the "Fairy Tale" Romance Courtly love is a fairy tale idea displayed during the medieval times. ... It takes place during Medieval Europe. ... Many rules of courtly love are present in the fictional tales of Medieval England and even in true love today. ...

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Chaucer's masterpiece, The Canterbury Tales, reflects a very opinionated view of manners and the behaviors of medieval women. ... On the other end of the spectrum, we have the Prioress, who is a better example of womanhood in the medieval ages. ... The Prioress also known as the Nun represents a proper and feminine woman of the medieval period. ... That he is doing so to educate women through his tale that there are times that women should be radical feminist and there are times one should not be. ... These patterns can clearly be seen throughout the rest of the medieval estates: men, ari...

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Pride is used as a psychological weapon, it ruins lives, it gives to negative deeds but also is rewarding at times. The literatures of medieval times have changed over time from literature of today, which does not address the issue of pride as deliberately. This concept of pride still remains a major issue in modern times and much of it is displayed through a few British works. ... In Medieval culture pride was the worst of the seven deadly sins and was seen as a major issue. ...

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Wives of the medieval culture had limited freedom. ... A wife's role in the medieval society was some to none. ... During medieval times, a woman's primary role was in her house. ... Medieval wives had more to do than just housework. ... Medieval women had a lot to deal with and I believe they were very brave. ...

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This beautiful piece of medieval artwork consists of seven 14 foot high by 12 foot wide tapestries. ... Medieval people believed that the lion and lioness mated for life. ... The tapestries, seen as one of the most beautiful works of art ever woven during medieval times, possess a great amount of symbolism and beauty. ... In 1938 Rockefeller donated the tapestries to a New York medieval art museum, The Cloisters. ... The unicorn tapestries exemplify medieval peoples opinion about the unicorn and Christ. ...

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KNIGHTS Knights were a large part of history during early and late medieval periods. ... Tournaments were the most popular of all of the medieval entertainments. ... Throughout the medieval period there was much weapons and armor. ... A lot of times the horses armor matched the knights. ...

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Back in the 14th century, medieval architects used sacred geometry to create "environments- that balance and psyche the mind, body, and soul. ... In the medieval times, there were labyrinths that were built in seven different cathedrals due to the fact that it was too dangerous to visit any of these places then. ... However, in an eleven- circuit labyrinth it takes twelve circles to make the 11 circuits, so it would be the product of heaven times earth, or three times four. ...

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