The history of Lancelot

In most romances and written in French prose Lancelot is characterized as the largest and most reliable of all the knights of King Arthur, always play an important part in many of the victories of King , but also the final fall of Arthur partly Lancelot himself , whose involvement with the wife of his lord , the queen Guinevere , destroys the unity of the royal court .

At an age between fifteen and eighteen, according to the custom of his time , the young Lancelot comes to travel the world with the proper equipment for someone of his rank and without knowing the true royal line . Travel , according to some writings , accompanied by an escort , towards the kingdom of Arthur, where influences of the Lady of the Lake , expected to be knighted .

Among his many exploits , conquer evil forces a castle called Dolorosa Guard , that make it your home , will change its name to Joyous Guard On his return to Camelot Arturo help end riots against him and set his position as a loyal knight of the king's court . Save numerous ladies of infinite dangers and helps " Sir Tristan " to hide his beloved Grail quest Embark undertaking great deeds on behalf of their queen . Although there is also a dark side to Lancelot deeply dishonored him throughout England , in one of his adventures goes to the mansion of a nobleman whose daughter is called "the beautiful maiden of Astolat " . This woman , also known as Elaine , falls in love with him and get putting on a garment that will look at a tournament, drawing the ire of his queen Guinevere . Lancelot flees angry and looking for Guinevere, leaving just yells with Elaine and so that, a few months died , asking her father to embark on a black barge with a letter to Lancelot , for everyone know what is likely to cause the ladies to Lancelot not match them . This provokes the wrath of Guinevere and Arthur , and it is from this moment that triggers the fall of the kingdom of Logris .

When Arthur learns by Morgana of the relationship that existed between Lancelot and his wife , condemns it to the fire and forever banishes Lancelot . This , however returns to Camelot and rescues Guinevere from its destination , killing the desire to some of his old comrades of the round table , so that the king is brought against it . In his absence , his throne is usurped by his illegitimate son , Mordred , which in the subsequent fight with his father to death . Guinevere , knowing the death of her husband enters a convent , so Lancelot decides to become a hermit, situation goes to the end of his days , only six weeks after learning of the death of Guinevere in the convent .

By : Fanco Tagliani

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