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Q: Why is flashing sword a tradition in bestowing knighthood?
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What took place during the ceremony to induct man into knighthood?

The knight, the people and priests and the lord join together for the ceremony. They gather the knight's sword and shield then the priests bless them. Then the knight swears his eternal loyalty to the lord; and that's pretty much it.


IN World of Warcraft what does it mean when your attack is flashing red?

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Why are the Marines the only ones that carry a sword?

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What Did God put at the gate to the Garden of Eden to keep Adam and Eve out?

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What angel had a flaming sword?

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Do you have to be English to become a Knight?

No but they can receive honorary knighthoods. By tradition, clergy receiving a knighthood are not dubbed, as the use of a sword is thought inappropriate for their calling. Foreign citizens occasionally receive honorary knighthoods; they are not dubbed, and they do not use the style 'Sir'. Such knighthoods are conferred by The Queen, on the advice of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, on those who have made an important contribution to relations between their country and Britain. Foreign citizens given knighthoods over the years include Chancellor Kohl, President Mitterrand and Mayor Giuliani of New York.


How did the introduction of Portuguese firearms affect the traditions of Japanese warriors?

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