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Myth of the Month 19: The Holy Grail -- pt. 2

Historiansplaining: A historian tells you why everything you know is wrong

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What Is the Gral and Who Does It Serve?

The cup is a marker of gratitude for the sharing of food. It's because the spanish islamic emurate of dania, gave food to the people of jerusalem. And i think that so much of the meaning and symbolism of the grail legend just goes back to that basic point. Theorists of holy blood, holy grail do point out, which is a very valid point, which is the continuing connection to the crusades.

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