Stratigraphy of the motif of knightly symposium in Medieval French literature By Antonella Sciancalepore

https://www.academia.edu/1994032/Stratigraphy_of_the_motif_of_knightly_symposium_in_Medieval_French_literature The study investigates the origins and evolution of the motif of knightly symposium in Medieval French literature, connecting it to the ancient traditions of chivalry rooted in the Scytho-Sarmatian cultures. Through a detailed analysis of various literary works, it highlights the ritualistic aspects of chivalry, drawing parallels between the medieval knightly experience and earlier warrior rituals. The findings suggest that these ancient influences shaped the spiritual and cultural fabric of medieval chivalric ideals. .