Description
Book Synopsis From the Arthurian epic poem Parzival to Dan Brown''s The Da Vinci Code, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, and the Assassin''s Creed video game series, the Knights Templar have captivated artists and audiences alike for centuries. In modern times, the Templars have featured in many narrative contexts, evolving in a range of contrasting story roles: the grail guardian, the heroic knight, the villainous knight, and the keeper of conspiracies. This study explores why these gone but not forgotten warrior monks remain prominent in popular culture; how history influenced the myth; and how the myth has influenced literature, film and video games.
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1: The Templar Knight in Medieval Film: Archetypal Hero and Villain
Chapter 2: Playing the Templar: Evolution Through Participatory Media
Chapter 3: The Mythical Quest: From Fictional Medieval Origins to Conspiracy Narrative
Chapter 4: The Quest for Truth: Play, Performance and Participation Within the Tourist Site
Conclusion
Appendix: Knights Templar Films, Television and Video Games
Bibliography
Index
