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Joseph of Aramathie

The biblical figure who brought the Holy Grail to Britain.

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Also known as Joseph Aramathie, Joseph

First appearance: i

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Mentioned as bringing part of the blood of our Lord Jesus Christ into this land.

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Joseph of Aramathie first appears in 0004 i.

In How Balin was delivered by Merlin, and saved a knight that would have slain himself for love: Mentioned as bringing part of the blood of our Lord Jesus Christ into this land.

Later, in How Sir Bors Made Sir Pedivere to Yield Him, and of Marvellous Adventures That He Had, and How He Achieved Them: Mentioned in the old man's song about coming into this land.

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How Balin was delivered by Merlin, and saved a knight that would have slain himself for love
Mentioned as bringing part of the blood of our Lord Jesus Christ into this land.
How Sir Launcelot came to Pelles, and of the Sangreal, and of Elaine, King Pelles’ daughter
Mentioned as a cousin of King Pelles.
How Sir Bors Made Sir Pedivere to Yield Him, and of Marvellous Adventures That He Had, and How He Achieved Them
Mentioned in the old man's song about coming into this land.
How Galahad Departed with the Shield
His son made the shield for King Evelake; Joseph was imprisoned in Britain and later rescued.
The Shield of Joseph and the Tomb of the Fiend
On his deathbed, he makes a cross on King Evelake's shield with his own blood as a token for King Evelake.
How Sir Percivale came into a monastery, where he found King Evelake, which was an old man.
Mentioned as the one who converted King Evelake and brought him to this land.
IV
Mentioned as having preached the victory of King Evelake after the passion of Christ.
How King Pelles was smitten through both thighs because he drew the sword, and other marvellous histories
Referenced indirectly through the lineage and the holy history; associated with the coming of the maiden knight.
How Galahad came to King Mordrains, and of other matters and adventures
Mentioned as the father of the founder of the tomb of King Bagdemagus, and the sin against him caused the soul in the flaming tomb to be purged.
The Holy Grail Appears to Galahad and His Fellows
Appears as a bishop with angels, performs the mass, and instructs the knights.
How Galahad Was Made King and Saw the Sangreal
Appears as a bishop to celebrate Mass and reveals himself to Galahad.

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