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| nartreb | Untitled Comment | |
Hasn't voted | (summarized from a discussion with brenta) Roland, a.k.a. Hruodland, a.k.a. Rotla, was a real person: Charlemagne's nephew and one of his seneschals. He died in 778 in the Battle of Roncesvalles (a.k.a. Ronceveaux), an ambush by Basques which occurred near Luzaide-Valcarlos (more than a sword's-throw from Gavarnie). His death, and his sword, became legendary centuries later thanks to the Song of Roland, which was not concerned with historical accuracy. That ballad depicted the Sarassins (often called Moors) as his attackers. In one scene, Roland tries to break his sword Durendal (to prevent its capture) but only succeeds in demolishing the rocks he swings it against. The sword's indestructibility can be seen as a symbol of Christian invincibility. | |
| Posted Jun 15, 2005 1:16 pm | ||
| kabernicola | webpage about ice climbing conditions | |
Hasn't voted | this is a very interesting link about ice climbing conditions in Gavarnie.(spanish)http://www.infohielo.com/asp/condicporzona.asp?Zona=Gavarnie | |
| Posted Feb 25, 2006 5:08 pm | ||
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