E 326K // Literature of the Middle Ages in Translation: Mysteries of the Grail

Bron

         Hebron, or Bron, is according to the Robert De Boron version as well as the Vulgate version of the story, the brother in law of Joseph of Arimathea. He was married to Enygeus, Josephs sister. Joseph led their family out of Judea and into Egypt along with other fleeing Christians. Upon their arrival they were struck by a famine, which led to Bron asking Joseph for assistance in aiding the community.
         Joseph prayed to the grail and was told by Jesus to re create the last supper. Bron caught a fish for the meal, which was placed at the center of the table next to the Grail, and only the twelve who could understand the marvels of the table were invited to attend. Joseph sat in the seat where Jesus had sat and Bron sat two seats over leaving the seat where Judas had sat empty. This began the tradition of the Table of the Grail Company.
         Bron and Egyneaus had 12 sons, one of which Joseph prophesized would follow him and rule over the rest of his brothers. Alain le Gros, the youngest of the brothers, never married and was left in Josephs care. Alan went on to lead the rest of his brothers families to salvation in the west, preaching in each land they travelde to. After his teachings of Alain, Joseph was also given a prophecy from an angel that he should tell all that he knows about Christ to his brother in law, Bron, because he is a good and Holy man. Joseph taught Bron everything, revealing he shall be forever known as the Rich Fisher (as it was he who caught the fish) and passed the grail on to him. Bron then passed it on to his son, who in turn would pass it on to his son, Perceval.
         
 

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