The Enchanted Initiate
A Journal of Traditional Symbolism, Hermeticism & the Occult Sciences

Knights Of The Round Table

The KNIGHTS OF THE ROUND TABLE were a distinguished group of twenty-four knights chosen by King Arthur to form the renowned Round Table at Camelot. This iconic assembly symbolized fairness and equality among its members, reflecting Arthur's vision of chivalry and justice. The Round Table, a central element of Arthurian legend, not only served as a physical gathering place but also represented the lineage and order of the knights, serving as a testament to their noble heritage and commitment to their king. While the majority of these knights perished in the fateful battle against Mordred, their legacy as defenders of King Arthur endures, embodying the ideals of loyalty, honor, and valor that define the Round Table.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

The knights who belonged to the round table order must have formed the twenty-four chosen by King Arthur

The knights were defending King Arthur, and their deaths during the battle with Mordred indicate their loyalty

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

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I. Knights Of The Round Table & Round Table Order

The knights who belonged to the round table order must have formed the twenty-four chosen by King Arthur

II. Round Table Order & Order Of The Garter

Both were orders of knighthood, suggesting a shared structure of chivalry and symbolism

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I. Knights Of The Round Table & King Arthur

The knights were defending King Arthur, and their deaths during the battle with Mordred indicate their loyalty

II. King Arthur & Panoramic Rites

The concept of the "World Mystery" and the rituals of the divine ruler, which are referenced in the context of King Arthur, possibly parallel to the rites of Christos in Christianity

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I. Knights Of The Round Table & Round Table Order

The knights who belonged to the round table order must have formed the twenty-four chosen by King Arthur

II. Round Table Order & Pentecost

Pentecost was the annual celebration for the Knights of the Round Table

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I. Knights Of The Round Table & Round Table Order

The knights who belonged to the round table order must have formed the twenty-four chosen by King Arthur

II. Round Table Order & Rosecrucians

The round table order and the Rosicrucians, which are both orders with symbols and rituals, share a historical and mythological link

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I. Knights Of The Round Table & Round Table Order

The knights who belonged to the round table order must have formed the twenty-four chosen by King Arthur

II. Round Table Order & Round Table Rituals And Symbols

The Round Table's symbolism was integral to the order's identity, though it has been lost

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I. Knights Of The Round Table & King Arthur

The knights were defending King Arthur, and their deaths during the battle with Mordred indicate their loyalty

II. King Arthur & Kingdom Of Camblan

King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table met their end in the Kingdom of Camblan

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I. Knights Of The Round Table & King Arthur

The knights were defending King Arthur, and their deaths during the battle with Mordred indicate their loyalty

II. King Arthur & Mordred

Mordred and King Arthur died at the Battle of Camblan, leading to the loss of many Knights King Arthur and Mordred are enemies, and Mordred's defeat at King Arthur's last battle led to many deaths

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I. Knights Of The Round Table & King Arthur

The knights were defending King Arthur, and their deaths during the battle with Mordred indicate their loyalty

II. King Arthur & Preston John

Preston John, a Grail King, is an lineage figure connected to the Arthurian legends, where the Holy Grail is central