bloodline of Christ? In Arthurian romances the quest for the ever-elusive

Holy Grail and the secrets therein was the highest spiritual pursuit one

could embark on. In today's times it is a mental, rather than a physical,

journey, and while not fraught with the danger it once was, it is still, for all

practical purposes, an exciting and adventurous journey. To discover the

truth of the identity of the Holy Grail, one must first look to see what it

originally was, and how it evolved to become what is commonly known

as the Holy Grail today. There are many ways of doing this. For example,

one can look at it through the romances concerned mainly with the quest

for the Grail and the heroes in it, or through the romances whose chief

concern was the history and lore surrounding the Grail itself. Both

examples will be addressed. The best way to start any adventure is from

the beginning; thus, this is where the paper shall start, and then continue

to move chronologically through time and the development of the Grail

Perceval ou Conte del Graal (Perceval, or the Story of the Grail),

Grail altogether; it is said to be Lapis Exillis, a precious stone of special

avowal, the knights of the Round Table also make similar vows. The rest of

continues to remain an object of mystery and fascination. It involves an

The story begins on the eve of Pentecost at King Arthur's Court in

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