The Holy Grail

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The Holy Grail has been a source of intrigue and fascination since it first emerged in 12th century literature. This paper examines how contemporarily the Holy Grail is a symbol of enlightenment, an emblem to bring people of all nations and religions together in a common bond of liberty, fraternity and equality. It attempts to prove that the Holy Grail, enigmatic in nature, is a cross-cultural symbol that belongs to all of the races of humankind.

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"The Grail is represented variously in literature. One version presents an analogy of a battle between good and evil. The story tells how Lucifer led one third of the heavenly host in a revolt against God. However, he was defeated. As Lucifer was cast down out of heaven, a large emerald fell from his crown. This emerald is said to have been the source of his power. It is interesting to note that the Grail has been depicted as a stone in the early Arthurian legends. It is this stone, fallen to earth, which has been suggested is the Grail. The notion of a battle between good and evil resonates strongly with consumers of the Grail myth. In daily life, choices are presented which can be construed as 'good' or 'bad,' and are therefore small incarnations of battles between good and evil. The Holy Grail could perhaps be deemed as deliverance from evil in this particular Grail myth."

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