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Monsters

MONSTERS

Mythological Animals

MYTHOLOGICAL ANIMALS

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The archangel Michael killing the dragon. Part of a book cover, Carolingian workshop, Rhineland, around 800. Ivory, 34 x 10 cm Inv. 53.50
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The archangel Michael killing the dragon. Part of a book cover, Carolingian work...

Runkelstein, a 13th century castle built on a sheer rock to defend the city of Bolzano(Bozen),Italy.In the 14th century its halls were covered with gothic murals showing medieval court life and illustrations of the Tristram epic and the King Arthur legend.
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Runkelstein, a 13th century castle built on a sheer rock to defend the city...

Runkelstein, a 13th century castle built on a sheer rock to defend the city of Bolzano(Bozen),Italy.In the 14th century its halls were covered with gothic murals showing medieval court life, illustrations of the Tristram epic and the King Arthur legend.
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Runkelstein, a 13th century castle built on a sheer rock to defend the city...

In a duel,Tristram,nephew of King Mark of Cornwall, kills the giant Morolt over a tribute Morolt demands of Mark. Murals in the "summer-house" of Runkelstein castle illustrate the Tristram legend.
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In a duel,Tristram,nephew of King Mark of Cornwall, kills the giant Morolt o...

Tristram,wounded by Morolt's poisoned sword,travels by boat to Ireland, to Morolt's sister and her niece Isolde, to be healed. Murals in the "summer-house" of Runkelstein castle illustrate the Tristram legend.
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Tristram,wounded by Morolt's poisoned sword,travels by boat to Ireland, to M...

Healed, Tristram returns to Cornwall; he makes another boat trip to Ireland to win Isolde for King Marke. Murals in the "summer-house" of Runkelstein castle illustrate the Tristram legend.
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Healed, Tristram returns to Cornwall; he makes another boat trip to Ireland to...

On the way to the court of Ireland,Tristram kills a dragon which terrorized the countryside and devoured young girls.As proof Tristram cuts the monster's tongue but is poisoned by the mere contact.Murals in the "summer-house" of Runkelstein show the Tristram legend.
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On the way to the court of Ireland,Tristram kills a dragon which terrorized...

As Tristram kills the dragon, an envious court official passes and when Tristram lies unconscious,cuts the dragon's head and poses as liberator of the country. Murals from the "summer-house" in Runkelstein castle show the Tristram legend.
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As Tristram kills the dragon, an envious court official passes and when Tristram...

Unconscious from the dragon's poison, Tristram is found by Isolde, her mother and her cousin Brangaene.The women revive him and carry him to their castle. Murals in the "summer-house" of Runkelstein castle illustrate the Tristram-legend.
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Unconscious from the dragon's poison, Tristram is found by Isolde, her mother an...

While the women bathe Tristram,Isolde,looking at his sword, recognizes him as her uncle's assassin and wants to kill him.Brangaene prevents the murder. Murals in the "summer-house" of Runkelstein illustrate the Tristram-legend.
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While the women bathe Tristram,Isolde,looking at his sword, recognizes him as...

Isolde accepts King Mark's proposal and accompanies Tristram back to Cornwall to be married.On the boat, accidentally,the couple drink the love-potion meant for Isolde and her future husband,King Mark.Murals in the "summer-house" illustrate the Tristram-legend.
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Isolde accepts King Mark's proposal and accompanies Tristram back to Cornwal...

King Mark of Cornwall greets his bride upon arrival; the marriage is concluded by handshake. Murals in the "summer-house" of Runkelstein castle illustrate the Tristram-legend.
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King Mark of Cornwall greets his bride upon arrival; the marriage is conclude...