If no other knowledge deserves to be called useful but that which helps to enlarge our possessions or to raise our station in society, then Mythology has no claim to the appellation. Thomas Bulfinch appellationcallclaim Change image and share on social
The word Chivalry is derived from the French cheval, a horse. Thomas Bulfinch chevalchivalryderive Change image and share on social
The word knight, which originally meant boy or servant, was particularly applied to a young man after he was admitted to the privilege of bearing arms. Thomas Bulfinch admitapplyarm Change image and share on social
It has, therefore, been a favorite boast of the people of Wales and Cornwall, that the original British stock flourishes in its unmixed purity only among them. Thomas Bulfinch boastbritishcornwall Change image and share on social
Shields were generally made of wood, covered with leather, or some similar substance. To secure them, in some sort, from being cut through by the sword, they were surrounded with a hoop of metal. Thomas Bulfinch covercutgenerally Change image and share on social
The preparatory education of candidates for knighthood was long and arduous. Thomas Bulfinch arduouscandidateeducation Change image and share on social
It was not till toward the end of the thirteenth century that the prose romances began to appear. Thomas Bulfinch begincenturyend Change image and share on social
The earliest form in which romances appear is that of a rude kind of verse. Thomas Bulfinch earlyformkind Change image and share on social
Without a knowledge of mythology much of the elegant literature of our own language cannot be understood and appreciated. Thomas Bulfinch appreciateelegantknowledge Change image and share on social
Mail armor continued in general use till about the year 1300, when it was gradually supplanted by plate armor, or suits consisting of pieces or plates of solid iron, adapted to the different parts of the body. Thomas Bulfinch adaptarmorbody share on social
