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Did the origins of the Holy Grail (Graal) truly begin with Chrétien de Troyes’ ‘The Story of the Grail’?

In this blog post, we’ll examine how Chrétien’s ‘The Story of the Grail’ established the Holy Grail as a symbol within the legend of King Arthur, and what roles the creative works of French authors and the oral traditions of Britain played in this process.   The Origins of the Holy Grail Story The tales of King Arthur are widely accessible, ranging from childhood reading material...