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What is the original language from which this term was derived chivalry?
It is derived from the French word chevalerie - relating to the horse (French word for a horse = "cheval") which knights rode.
Who was the person that rode on a white horse naked in the Middle Ages?
AnswerLady Godiva. Google Lady Godiva for more information. AnswerAccording to tradition, Lady Godiva was a countess of Mercia, married to Earl Leofric. She was upset because the people of Coventry were complaining about excessive taxation, and a appealed several times to Leofric to reduce their taxes. In time he got tired of her appeals and told her he would reduce the taxes when she rode naked through the town. Taking him at his word she did this. The story as it appears in the 17th century says that Godiva ordered the people to stay inside and shutter their windows as she rode, but a certain man named Tom drilled a peep hole in his shutter and watched her pass. Though she was covered to a great extent by her long hair, he was nonetheless struck blind (or dead) for his misdeed. He is remembered from the legend as Peeping Tom.The medieval tale differs in the respect that it has her assembling the people of Coventry to witness her ride, which she did accompanied by two knights.Regardless of the source of the legend, Leofric reduced the taxes.Godiva and Leofric were historical people. Godiva is particularly interesting for a couple of reasons. One is that she was a great benefactor of the public and the Church in her time, contributing much to both. Another interesting thing about her is that when Leofric died, she inherited his lands and retained them even after the Norman invasion. She was one of the few Anglo Saxon land owners to retain ownership, and she is said to have been the only woman to do so.The link below is to a Wikipedia article.
What did the people of the 1400s do for fun?
They played the recently invented soccer and rode bicycles (also recently invented).
What is the origin of 'a long row to hoe'?
Commonly misspelled for years, resulting in many people picturing an incorrect interpretation. It is actually the nautical phrase, "A long rode to ho".A 'rode' is a length of chain and rope that is put out from a ship to it's anchor. A long rode is required when it is windy or stormy. 'To pull a rope (or line)' on a ship is 'to ho'. Hence the term "heave ho". The crew will advance on the rope on the command "Heave" and pull on the command "Ho". If it is stormy and/or windy, the long rode to ho is hard work and takes a long time to accomplish.Just envision a sailor saying, "It's a long rode to ho."Conversely, imagine a farmer standing in the field, getting ready to furrow the field with his trusty mule and plow. Looking across the field, he says aloud, "There's a long row to hoe."
What did being a knight mean in Norman England?
Being a Knight in England meant that you were deputy head to the army, underneath the King. It meant that you rode ahead with the King going to battle. It also gave you rights to sit with the King on evenings, and the title 'Knight' meant that normal civilians had to bow beneath you.
Which lady rode naked through the streets of coventry?
lady godiva
What is Lady Godiva known for?
Lady Godiva is most known for riding naked on a horse. Lady Godiva rode naked through the roads of Coventry, to oppose the taxes her husband put on tenets.
What color was the white horse of Napoleon?
He was to short to ride a horse. He just rode a mule.
Did William of Orange 'King Billy' ride a white horse?
No he rode a brown horse, he is depicted with a white horse, because it was James' horse, whom he had defeated
What historical figure rode a white horse?
The Lone Ranger? :P
What colour was king billys horse?
He rode a brown horse, he is depicted with a white horse, because it was James' horse, whom he had defeated.
What did Jesus riding a horse symbolize?
He never rode a horse. He rode a donkey.
When was And the Horse They Rode In On created?
And the Horse They Rode In On was created on 1990-09-04.
What does a horse that is rode to young look like?
A horse that rode too young of course!
Did Clint walker own the horse he rode on the Cheyenne series?
i don't think he did but i do think he liked the horse a lot because on several of his westerns he rode the same hosebecause james stewart did the same he rode a blaze faced sorrel with white stocking legs he just loved that horse even though it wasn't his horse. thats what i think. sincerely virginia
What sentence could you use for rode?
I rode a horse.
Which horsemen of Apocalypse rode a red horse?
The horseman representing war rode a red horse.
