160 p. : map ; 19 cm.

Introduction -- The magical vessel. Pre-Christian sources -- World mythologies -- Shamanism -- The Mabinogion -- The Celtic cauldron -- The cup of Christ. The Christian grail -- The matter of Britain -- Geoffrey of Monmouth -- Wace -- Chrétien de Troyes -- Chivalry -- Courtly love -- Troubadors --...

Arthur and the Holy Grail. King Arthur -- Merlin and the Holy Grail -- The sword in the stone -- Excalibur -- Camelot -- The isle of Avalon -- Grail mysteries. The Templars -- The Cathars -- Rosslyn Chapel -- Rennes-le-Chateau -- The Turin shroud -- The Grail revival. The Grail in the 18th and 19th...