The Legend And Secret Of The Holy Grail

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.

There are also a number of other myths and legends associated with the cup. For example, there are stories of ties to the Germanic people, Atlantis and Hitler. When it comes to Germany, some believe it to be a sacred symbol which relates to the Nazi invasion and what some believe to be a superior race.

New and different legends are now forming based on relics and research which have recently been discovered. Scientists, theologians and authors all agree that the grail could actually be something other than a chalice. While some believe it to be the cup which held the blood of Jesus, others believe it to be an ancient document or scroll.

In the case of a chalice, the cup holds a connection to the Egyptian bloodline from which Jesus was descended. If found and there were enough remnants, scientist suggest DNA could potentially be found. Otherwise, the legacy of the cup will most likely remain a legend, even if it remains nothing more than a mysterious legacy.

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.

A number of modern paintings reflect the last supper where Jesus and the disciples are seen sitting at a long rectangular table. In reality, it is more likely that Jesus, as King Arthur sat at a round table with an opening in the center for the grail as the leader of the 12 disciples. As such, it appears that during the time of King Arthur and Jesus, round tables were a meeting place for leaders of men and those whom followed them.

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 other legends, the knights of the round table were there to protect the princess. While, Eunuchs whom were often high priests whom had been castrated were often considered the most pure and virginal of all the knights. In the New Testament Bible book of Matthew 19:11/12, it is documented that Jesus also asked the disciples which, if any, would agree to undergo castration and become caretaker of the holy grail.




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