Knighthood and Chivalry
Knights and chivalry go hand-and-hand
Knights
They had the duty to fight and to serve their liege Lord according to the Code of Chivalry.
The Code of Chivalry
The Code of Chivalry dictated that a Knight should be brave and fearless in battle but would also exhibit cultured Knightly qualities showing themselves to be devout, loyal, courteous and generous.
Steps to Become a Knight
- The right background.
- Upbringing
- The Page
- The Squire
- The Knight
Some of the armor and weapons used
The Armor
The armor is used to protect the knights in battle from multiple types of weapons.
Lance
The lance is used during jousts to knock an opponent off his horse.
Sword and shield
The shield is used to protect from many different types of weapons including lances and swords. Swords were used for ground attacks.
Virtues
- Mercy
- Humility
- Honor
- Sacrifice
- Fear of God
- Faithfulness
- Courage
- Utmost graciousness and courtesy to ladies