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Roland
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Roland was a Frankish military leader under Charlemagne who became an epic hero and one of the principal figures in the literary cycle known as the Matter of France. The historical Roland was military
The eight phases of The Song of Roland in one picture
The eight phases of The Song of Roland in one picture
Composed in 1098, the first page of the Chanson de Roland (Song of Roland)
Composed in 1098, the first page of the Chanson de Roland (Song of Roland)
Roland statues, like the one in Bremen, became popular symbols of municipal independence during the Middle Ages.
Roland statues, like the one in Bremen, became popular symbols of municipal independence during the Middle Ages.
Durendal
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Durendal, also spelled Durandal, is the sword of Roland, a legendary paladin and partially historical officer of Charlemagne in French epic literature. The sword is famous for its hardness and sharpne
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…further detached from history than the earlier Chansons, similarly to the later Morgante by Luigi Pulci. Roland is poetically associated with his sword Durendal, his horse Veillantif, and his oliphant horn. In the late 17th century, French Baroque composer Jean-Baptiste Lully wrote an opera titled Roland, based…
Roland cleaving a rock with Durendal and blowing the olifant before death.–Replica (c. 1942) of the 13th century stained glass window at Chartres Cath
Roland cleaving a rock with Durendal and blowing the olifant before death.–Replica (c. 1942) of the 13th century stained glass window at Chartres Cathedral
Roland holds Durendal while blowing olifant at Battle of Roncevaux–painting by Wolf von Bibra (1862–1922).
Roland holds Durendal while blowing olifant at Battle of Roncevaux–painting by Wolf von Bibra (1862–1922).
Don Quixote dreams of meeting Montesinos and Durandarte. 1859 illustration by Raimundo Madrazo and Estebanillo.
Don Quixote dreams of meeting Montesinos and Durandarte. 1859 illustration by Raimundo Madrazo and Estebanillo.
Roland being girt with Durendal by King Charles; Naimon and Ogier attaching his spurs. Rite of knighthood.—Chanson d'Aspremont, Lansdowne MS 782 f23v.
Roland being girt with Durendal by King Charles; Naimon and Ogier attaching his spurs. Rite of knighthood.—Chanson d'Aspremont, Lansdowne MS 782 f23v. Courtesy British Library.