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Grail, The Holy — • The name of a legendary sacred vessel, variously identified with the chalice of the Eucharist or the dish of the Pascal lamb, and the theme of a famous medieval cycle of romance Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006 … Catholic encyclopedia
Grail, The Holy — From Arthurian Legend, a cup, chalice, bowl or tray, depending which story you read. Said to be the cup used by Jesus Christ at the last supper. It was preserved by Joseph of Arimathea, who caught some of Christ s blood in it at the… … The writer's dictionary of science fiction, fantasy, horror and mythology
GRAIL, THE HOLY — the cup or vessel, said to have been made of an emerald stone, that was used by Christ at the Last Supper, and in which Joseph of Arimathea caught up the blood that flowed from His wounds on the Cross; it was brought to England by Joseph, it… … The Nuttall Encyclopaedia
The Holy Grail — The Holy Grail † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Holy Grail The name of a legendary sacred vessel, variously identified with the chalice of the Eucharist or the dish of the Pascal lamb, and the theme of a famous medieval cycle of romance … Catholic encyclopedia
Holy Grail, the — 1. ) in old stories, the cup that Jesus drank from at the LAST SUPPER 2. ) INFORMAL something that someone wants very much to have or achieve: For our supporters, a place in the final is a Holy Grail … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Holy Grail, The — • The name of a legendary sacred vessel, variously identified with the chalice of the Eucharist or the dish of the Pascal lamb, and the theme of a famous medieval cycle of romance Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006 … Catholic encyclopedia
Grail, the — [ greıl ] see HOLY GRAIL … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail — Infobox Book name = The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail title orig = translator = image caption = Cover of the 2005 illustrated hardcover edition author = Michael Baigent, Richard Leigh, and Henry Lincoln illustrator = cover artist = country = UK… … Wikipedia
The Album of the Soundtrack of the Trailer of the Film of Monty Python and the Holy Grail — Infobox Album | Name = The Album of the Soundtrack of the Trailer of the Film of Monty Python and the Holy Grail Type = Soundtrack album Artist = Monty Python Released = 1975 Recorded = 1974 and 1975 Genre = Comedy Soundtrack Length = Label =… … Wikipedia
The Holy Grail of Irish Drinking Songs — Infobox Album Name = The Holy Grail of Irish Drinking Songs Type = Studio Artist = Brobdingnagian Bards Released = December 13, 2006 Recorded = Genre = Irish, Celtic Length = Label = Mage Producer = Reviews = Last album = Christmas in Brobdingnag … Wikipedia
