He then was crucified on the cross. When he was brought down from the cross, Joseph of Arimathea collected blood from one of Jesus Christ's wounds in the cup that was used in the last supper. Joseph of Arimathea left Jerusalem after the crucifixion. ... From then on Joseph and his descendants guarded the Holy Grail until a mystic knight from King Arthur's court went on a quest to find the ancient grail. ... Galahad was a direct descendant of Joseph of Arimathea, through his mother. ...

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His coming is predicted in the first romance in the cycle, the Estoire del saint Graal, where he is said to be the ninth in the line of Nascien, who was baptized by Josephus, son of Joseph of Arimathea, and who was one of those who is said to have brought Christianity to Britain. ... His coming is predicted in the first romance in the cycle, the Estoire del saint Graal, where he is said to be the ninth in the line of Nascien, who was baptized by Josephus, son of Joseph of Arimathea, and who was one of those who is said to have brought Christianity to Britain. ... He was given a white shield, m...

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Today's Humor vs. Yesterday's Legend For centuries people have been discussing the Arthurian legend. The main source of information of the "real" legend is from Malory's Le Morte D"Arthur. This mythical legend has brought upon movies, television shows, and books. Several movies have been produc...

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