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Value Of Original Folklore
- Myths and legends reveal cultural values and historical records beyond entertainment.
- Jason Weiser aims to retell originals closely to avoid later cultural adaptations.
How The Tale Begins
- Jason recounts Yvain's origin among Arthur's knights and the drinking-room challenge that sparks the tale.
- He narrates Calogrenant's fountain adventure and how Yvain vows revenge then rides off alone.
The Enchanted Fountain
- Calogrenant finds a boiling-but-cold spring shaded by an evergreen tree and a stone like a hollowed emerald.
- He waters the stone from an iron pitcher and triggers a titanic storm and frightened animals.