ps: "Paladin" is another tragedy caused by the ignorance and assumption of some people in China, the original English word "paladin" and "palace" (palace) are derived from the Latin word "palatinus", which means "belonging to the Palatine Mountain". The first reference www.biquge.info to the twelve dancing priests (salii) of ancient Rome consisted of young nobles, ritual warriors, clergy, etc. After the establishment of Charlemagne's empire, the term "paladin" was generally used to refer to the twelve close attendants of Charlemagne.

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"Paladin" is another tragedy caused by the ignorance and assumption of some people in China, and the original English word "paladin" and "palace" are derived from the Latin word "palatinus", which means "belonging to the Palatine Mountain". The earliest reference to the twelve dancing priests (salii) of ancient Rome consisted of young nobles, ceremonial warriors, clergy, etc. After the establishment of Charlemagne's empire, the term "paladin" was generally used to refer to the twelve close attendants of Charlemagne.

The earliest legend of the Paladin comes from the Song of Roland, referring to the squires and guards who followed Charlemagne in his expeditions. The number "12" in "12 paladins" is taken from the twelve Christian apostles, and does not simply refer to the specific twelve samurai. The 12 paladins who were widely circulated in later generations were: Roland the Brave, Monteban the Brave, Lenado, Roland's distant relative, Archbishop Tobin Long Wind, the magician Malagigi, Prince Ogier of Denmark, King Solomon of Britani, and the famous English beauty Estopher. Duke Namor of Franlia, Flores Mat, Firan Barras. Betrayer Ganilon. After the Pope was crowned Charlemagne, these twelve warriors were naturally promoted to the rank of "Servant of the Gods" and became synonymous with "Paladin". In fact, the twelve warriors under Charlemagne could not yet be called knights, because they still adhered to the fighting spirit of the barbarians.

They are valiant warriors from the barbarians. They were Christians and at the same time adhered to a series of barbarian warrior codes. And with fair duels as a symbol of glory, these rules eventually evolved into the current rules of knighthood.

Around 500 AD. The barbarians conquered the Roman Empire, established a lifelong campaign, and incorporated most of Western Europe into their territory. Later the Pope called him "the true Roman" and crowned him Charlemagne.

In the course of Charlemagne's conquest, there were twelve guards who made meritorious contributions to Han Ma, and these twelve men were:

1, the greatest knight, Roland, a distant relative of Charlemagne;

2, Rinaldo, a barbarian of Montalban second in fame to Roland, a distant relative of Roland;

3. Archbishop Tórpin, the magician second only to Merlin;

4, the magician and the demon malagigi;

5, Ogier, the Danish prince blessed by the six fairies;

6, King of Brittany, Solomon;

7, English beautiful man Astolpho;

8, Duke of Fahualia (Dukeoffavaria) of Namo;

9, Fierambras the Saxon;

10, Lord of the Tower of the Forest, one of the greatest knights, Floresmart;

11, Roland's friend from childhood to adulthood, Oliver (Oliver)

12, Ganelon the Betrayer

They were the first twelve paladins (or paladins). Symbolizes the twelve disciples of Jesus in Christianity.

Among them, the story of the paladin Roland is widely circulated. There are records about him, including wild histories and official histories. In the end, the great knight died at the betrayal of Ganelon. The story goes like this:

"Emperor Charlemagne tried with all his might to fight a big battle with the Saracens in Spain. Gangon betrayed the Frankish army and tricked Charlemagne into placing all the paladins in the rearguard force, which included a total of about 20,000 knights and samurai. As the rearguard passed through the Roncesvalles, they were ambushed by a Saracen force of over 100,000 men, and despite the fact that the enemy outnumbered them five times and lost almost all of them in the breakout, Roland and his paladins still killed all the Saracens.

Roland narrowly missed. He fought so valiantly that all the enemy troops fled. Victory seemed in sight, but before the dozens of surviving "good guys" had time to celebrate the victory, 50,000 Saracen reinforcements returned. This time, it is strange that Roland and his companions realize that the time of their renunciation is near, and despite their best efforts, only two of them survive to the end: Archbishop Tupin and Roland himself.

Surrounded by enemies, Roland took out his magic trumpet, Olivant, and blew it with all his might, signaling to Emperor Charlemagne and the army that was too far away to come to their rescue, telling them that "Roland and his companions are about to fall, avenge them". The third time he blew the horn, he used so much force that the horn broke and split in two, the birds in the air died, Roland took off his helmet to reveal his face, and all his enemies fled in confusion.

But it was too late, and the dying archbishop begged Roland to move the bodies of the other twelve paladins to him so that he could forgive their sins before he collapsed and died. Roland was alone, powerless and could only wait for his fateful death. He swung his holy sword, Durandal, and slammed it into the rocks in an attempt to destroy it before it fell into the hands of the evil Saracens. But the sword was so tough that he had to toss it into the water as if he were imitating the legend of King Arthur and hid it forever. He then made a deathbed confession, swore allegiance to God, and finally died in the face of his enemies. ”

After the death of Roland in battle. The knights did not decline, on the contrary, entered a period of heyday. In the second half of the 8th century, Europe gradually entered a period of transition to feudal society, when chivalry gradually developed and became a symbol of honor, and those knights with religious status were often awarded the title of paladin for their military exploits, which was not only an honor but also a practical benefit, and the knights could be described as both fame and fortune. Thereafter. All Probationary Knights enter the Church to gain membership before becoming true Knights, while those who are excommunicated will be discouraged for life. Even become a vampire after death.

Paladins in the true sense of the word abide by the rules of chivalry all their lives, and their lives are simple, unlike ordinary knight lords. These great warriors, who often chose penance to alleviate their sins in old age, were staunch believers in God. Paladins believe that pre-battle prayers are a way to gain strength, so paladins can be said to be a product of the combination of church and state, they are the embodiment of the spirit of God, the carrier of God's will, and give the worst blows to the enemy in battle. They eradicate evil, are the nemesis of all evil, and are also a symbol of justice and strength.

Second, the virtues of paladins

"Humility, Honesty, Passion, Valor, Justice, Sacrifice, Honor, Spirituality."

In fact, the later Twelve Paladins became a symbol of the highest honor of the strength and spirit of a Christian zealot, as the secret power of the papacy of Rome. They are the papacy of Rome and the protectors of Christianity, but also the slaughterers and destroyers of the rest of civilization. Become the demon and executioner of many civilizations' legends. (To be continued......)