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From Ritual to Romance is a 1920 landmark study of anthropology and
folklore that examines the roots of the King Arthur-Holy Grail
legends. Jessie Weston's revolutionary theory holds that most
elements of the Grail story are actually the remnants of incredibly
old fertility rites -- with the lance and the cup serving as sexual
symbols.Drawing on James George Frazer's seminal works on folklore,
magic, and religion, Weston seeks to make connections between the
legend's early pagan elements and its later Christian influences,
uniting the quest for fertility with the striving for mystical
oneness with God. T.S. Elliot cited this work as a major influence
for his famous epic poem, "The Waste Land." JESSIE LAIDLAY WESTON
(1850-1928) was an independent scholar and folklorist who
specialized in mediaeval Arthurian texts.
This book (hardcover) is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS. It
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From Ritual to Romance is a landmark study of anthropology and
folklore that examines the roots of the King Arthur-Holy Grail
legends. Jessie L. Weston's revolutionary theory holds that most
elements of the Grail story are actually the remnants of incredibly
old fertility rites -- with the lance and the cup serving as sexual
symbols. Drawing on James George Frazer's seminal works on
folklore, magic, and religion, Weston seeks to make connections
between the legend's early pagan elements and its later Christian
influences, uniting the quest for fertility with the striving for
mystical oneness with God. T.S. Elliot cited this work as a major
influence for his famous epic poem, "The Waste Land." JESSIE
LAIDLAY WESTON (1850-1928) was an independent scholar and
folklorist who specialized in mediaeval Arthurian texts.
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