Graal, The Holy

Graal, The Holy
   From Arthurian Legend, a cup, chalice, bowl or tray, depending which story you read. Said to be the cup used by Jesus Christ at the last supper. It was preserved by Joseph of Arimathea, who caught some of Christ's blood in it at the Crucifixion. It was later brought to Britain where it disappeared because its guardians were not pure enough. It is supposed to reside in the Grail Castle, which is ruled by the Fisher King. There are many stories of knights searching for the Grail. Also called The Holy Graal. A Graal is a dish or platter brought to a dinner table at various stages of the meal. The term graal was first used about 1000 AD. See Pellinore. Also called The Holy Grail.

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