I was particularly enthralled by one of the middle paintings. It was the one in which Galahad had encountered the three women. I believe them to have been trying to stop him from getting to the grail by distracting him with magic and what not. The older women, or the head "damsel" I would presume reminded me a lot of Morgan La Fay. She was on a horse wore a red cloak, and carried the kings head in her arms. And the other women reminded me of myself, though of course, it was not.
But Galahad, as we know was so truthful and pure of a man. He resisted all the temptation he had encountered--ultimately finding the grail in later paintings and becoming a king himself. I can give credit where it is due--well done Galahad!
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These paintings commemmorate Galahad's worthiness as a chaste knight. His ability to avoid lust makes him a model for other knights. Unlike Galahad, I was entrapped in a tomb by Niviane. I may have irritated the woman a great deal by imposing a paternal presence over her. In your description of the damsel, the woman riding the horse cares for Galahad's well-being, which may suggest the woman's admiration for the man's chastity. This woman seems to love Galahad in spite of his sincere attempts to avoid her. I may have avoided my cruel fate, if I had focused on my well-respected role as a prophet.
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