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Essay Galaxy - Chivalry
Chivalry
Chivalry, the order of knighthood, and especially, the code of knightly
behavior, comes from many origins. In Middle English, the word "chevalrie"
meant "mounted horseman". In Old french, the word "chevalrie" meant
knightliness or "chevalier" meaning knight. (Microft, Encarta) Almost all
origins of the word meant horseman.
Warfare was not an option in the medieval period and the knight was the
most crutial part. The knight's ability, and the military strength of the lord
or king were nessesary for their survival. A knight was loyal to his king even
though he was not always a member of his personal court. He was also loyal to
his lord or landowner. Most of all, he was loyal to God, as all Christian
knights were. A Christian knight had virtues of fidelity, piety, loyalty and
devotion to God. However, some knights did not live this ideal lifestyle.
(Duby)
A young boy in training t....
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