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Chivalry and Courtly Love

What is Courtly Love?

Origins of Courtly Love

Rules of Courtly Love

  • The origins of Medieval Courtly Love were believed to come from France in the 12th century. The art of Medieval Courtly Love was practiced in English courts from the 1300's to the 1500's.
  • During this period of time marriages were arranged and had little to do with love. A successful marriage was perceived as one that brought material advantages to the participants and their families. As love was clearly unrelated to marriage the requirement for romance could be gained outside marriage.

In essence, the relationship was...

Aristocratic. As its name implies, courtly love was practiced by noble lords and ladies

Ritualistic. The lady was wooed according to elaborate conventions of etiquette and was the constant recipient of songs, poems, bouquets, sweet favors, and ceremonial gestures. For all the attention on the part of her lover, she need only return a short hint of approval.

Secret. Courtly lovers were pledged to strict secrecy. The foundation for their affair was that the rest of the world was excluded.

Adulterous. "Fine love"--almost by definition--was extramarital. Indeed one of its principle attractions was that it offered an escape from the dull routines and boring confinements of noble marriage. The troubadours themselves scoffed at marriage.

Literary. Before it established itself in real life, courtly love first gained attention as a subject and theme in imaginative literature. Knights and their passionately adored ladies were already popular figures in songs and fables.

The rules of courtly love are as follows:

http://www.medieval-life-and-times.info/medieval-knights/medieval-courtly-love.htm

http://condor.depaul.edu/dsimpson/tlove/courtlylove.html

http://www.skschools.net/~malper/FOV2-00105477/FOV2-001089B9/Chivalry+and+Courtly+Love

http://sites.fas.harvard.edu/~chaucer/special/lifemann/love/ben-love.htm

http://www.medieval-life-and-times.info/medieval-knights/code-of-chivalry.htm

What is Chivalry?

  • The word chivalry derives from the French word chevalier meaning a horseman; a knight or a gallant young man.
  • The definition of chivalry can be described as a term often related to medieval knighthood codes of conduct, including courtly love
  • Values included honor, bravery, courtesy and honesty. An important part of chivalry was to show respect and gallantry towards women.
  • The Code of Chivalry was an important part of the society and lives of people who lived during the Medieval times and era.

Chivalry Towards Women

  • Great importance was placed on courtesy towards women which lead to the concept of a Knight in Shining Armor.
  • In modern times the terms chivalry and chivalrous are used to describe courteous behavior, especially that of men towards women.
  • The codes of chivalry also incorporated the notion of courtly love.

Knights Code of Chivalry

  • Knights Codes of Chivalry are as follows:

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