medieval pageantry
Knights and banners
Medieval pageantry refers to the elaborate ceremonies, processions, and spectacles characteristic of the Middle Ages—tournaments, coronations, religious festivals, and courtly displays featuring colorful banners, heraldic symbols, costumes, and ritual.
The term often appears in descriptions of events that recreate or evoke this atmosphere: The Renaissance fair was full of medieval pageantry.
It can suggest something impressive but perhaps overly theatrical or antiquated.
- morality playDrama teaching ethical lessons
- processionFormal moving line
- joustingMounted knightly combat sport
- meleeDisordered group skirmish
- bannerDisplayed strip with message
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- medieval heraldrycoat of arms, crests, shields, heraldry, insignia