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Wednesday 12 December 2018

The Secret Of The Holy Grail Legend

By Raymond Morris


When it comes to chalices, most often these drinking goblets are used during communion rites, rituals and weddings. Whereas, the most famous chalice is believed to have been the cup Jesus used during the last supper. While this is the case, the secret of the holy grail also known as a sacred chalice has been disputed for centuries.

While the most common legend is the one related to Christ, there are also other myths and tales about the object. For example, there are tales tied to Hitler, Atlantis, Germany and the so-called supreme race as to it being a secret Nazi symbol. Obviously, the powers that be have well hid these facts and others over the course of time.

As of now, the identity of the object remains a mystery. Currently, authors, scientists and theologians all agree it is most likely one of these two objects, either a sacred cup, or an ancient document. While at the same time, it is difficult to believe that even if it were an ancient document penned by Jesus, the document would be in good enough condition to prove that was the case.

Whether a cup with the DNA of Christ, or an ancient document, the object has yet to be found. As such, it appears that at least for the time being, it will remain a legend and mystery in the future. While this is the case, it is interesting to note the different interpretations so many have had with regards to the holy object.

Whether comedies such as Monty Python and the Holy Grail, or more serious films related to Christianity, the holy object has often been front and center. In fact, King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table reflect the stories of Christ and the disciples to some extent. For, both Jesus and King Arthur sat at a round table and were leaders of 12 men, the knights in the case of King Arthur and the disciples in the case of Jesus.

While a number of paintings reflect the last supper as taking place at a rectangular table, it is more likely Jesus sat with the 12 disciples at a round table with the holy grail sitting in a circle which had been cut out for that sole purpose. It is interesting to note that the 12 knights and King Arthur also met at a round table.

When it comes to King Arthur, one of the most common analogies of the chalice is that of a princess. In some cases, the knights loved to play with others by having the princess come in with a green cloth, then asking if a specific knight could see the grail. After which, all the knight sees is a princess and cloth. After which, the knights break out in laughter. For, the princess was the daughter of the wounded Fisher King, a Holy Hermit and the womb of the princess, the holy grail.

In this legend, the grail needs protecting so the knights are there to protect the princess. Whereas, Eunuchs, often high priests, whom have been castrated are considered the most virginal and pure of all the knights. For example, Matthew 19: 11/12, Jesus can be seen asking whom of the disciples would be willing to become a Eunuch and holder of the holy grail, be that a cup, document or princess.




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