The Cup of Destiny: The Quest for the Grail

by Trevor Ravenscroft

Who is Parzival? In The Cup of Destiny , Trevor Ravenscroft sought to answer the many questions posed by readers of his enormously wellreceived Spear of Destiny , and to address a growing interest in the spiritual significance of the quest sagas of the Middle Ages.

192 pages, Paperback

First published December 31, 1981

Reviews

[John Verlenden · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book very much. It’s short and readable. It reaches into the Grail poem Parsifal by Wolfram von Eschenbach and explains the symbolism and truth behind the epic adventures of Gawain and Parsifal. The hidden meanings are revealed and are quite beautiful. Recommend without hesitation.

[Alienne Laval · Rating 5 out of 5]

Some pages I read dozens of times, almost neurotically; the book was permanently on the sleeping room cabinet... Anschau is the key, Anjou, Anshar - Altitona (have been there).

[Viator Fleischer]

I've no idea what I just read...

[Bryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this when I read it back in the 90s.

[David · Rating 3 out of 5]

what better than my review all three sidee of the coin..?


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[Fishface · Rating 4 out of 5]

Intriguing inquiry into the symbology and hidden meanings of the Quest for the Grail by the Knights of the Round Table. The author goes a lot into Manichaeism, which he obviously believes is closely tied in with the Arthurian myths. I don't remember him having any really strong basis for that position, though. Lyrically written and hard to put down.

[Keats27 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read Spear of Destiny first. Spear of Destiny provides a nice introduction. Cup goes into the detail regarding the Grail legends and their initiatory content--especially Eschenbach's Parsifal. The book is really far beyond the ability of most readers even to approach.