Encyclopedia

Knights of the Round Table

Also found in: Dictionary, Wikipedia.
(redirected from Knight of the Round Table)

Knights of the Round Table

chivalrous knights in King Arthur’s reign. [Br. Lit.: Le Morte d’Arthur]

Knights of the Round Table

set out to find the Holy Grail. [Br. Lit.: Le Morte d’Arthur]
See: Quest
Allusions—Cultural, Literary, Biblical, and Historical: A Thematic Dictionary. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
Mentioned in
References in periodicals archive
Armed with the legendary sword Excalibur and a misplaced sense of confidence, I entered the fray as a bold Knight of The Round Table - and started running the other way.
Parzival, who is eager to become a knight, visits Arthur's court but is judged too raw to become a knight of the Round Table. Later, after numerous adventures, he is granted knighthood.
(or Tristram) Hero of the great medieval cycle Tristan and Iseult, and sometimes a knight of the Round Table in the legends of King Arthur (see Le Morte d ' Arthur ).
Copyright © 2003-2025 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.