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The literal meaning of chivalry is a body or unit of knights (Anglo-Norman French chevalerie).
Today the word is used of a completely fictional idea of the "traditional" qualities of medieval knighthood, such as honour, protection of the weak, generosity to enemies and gallantry. This fictional view actually began in the medieval period, as fables and dramatic stories of gallant kinghts - the King Arthur stories are among these, but there are many others. They were seen at the time as entertaining Fairy Tales and were not intended to reflect the real world.
Throughout the medieval period, knights were brutal thugs trained to maim and kill their opponents without any thoughts of gallantry - study the details of any medieval battle and you will find little that could be called chivalrous. The fictional ideal was picked up in 19th century European literature and art, which helped to enforce the concept of gallant knights errant rescuing damsels in distress.
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Who practiced chivalry?
In Europe Knights were the main practices of chivalry. Chivalry was a strict warrior code that emphasized national pride, brotherhood, and martial excellence.
The tale of Perceval includes references to the code of chivalry What truth does this reflect?
chivalry was important to the culture at that time.
Does launcelot uphold the code of chivalry?
NO the people who get to uphold the codes of chivalry are Sir Gawain the Green Knight
What was it called to be polite in the middle ages?
chivalry
What is the original language of chivalry?
old french
How do you spell Chivalry?
chivalry
What is Chivalry Warriors?
Chivalry Warriors is a RuneScape clan.
What is the code of behavior called?
Chivalry, or the code of chivalry.
Who is the leader of Chivalry Warriors?
Diablo Swift is the leader of Clan chivalry warriors. You can join Chivalry Warriors just by going to the Chivalry Warriors forums and filling out an application.
When did Age of Chivalry happen?
Age of Chivalry happened in 2007.
When was Modern Chivalry created?
Modern Chivalry was created in 1792.
What part of speech is chivalry?
"Chivalry" is a noun of the abstract type.
How does a knight represent chivalry?
A knight represents chivalry by following the chivalry code, and simply taking on the responsibility of being a knight
Is chivalry a noun?
Yes, chivalry is a singular, common, abstract noun.
When was Everlasting Chivalry created?
Everlasting Chivalry was created on 1980-02-16.
When was Age of Chivalry created?
Age of Chivalry was created on 2007-09-10.
Is chivalry the same as romance?
No! Romance has to do with love, chivalry has to do with how a man treats a lady.
