King Arthur, T.S. Eliot, Wagner, Monty Python — hundreds of authors, musicians, poets and historians have been inspired by stories of the Holy Grail.
"The important thing about the Grail is its elusive quality," said Joseph Goering, a University of Toronto professor of medieval history whose 2005 book, The Virgin and the Grail: Origins of a Legend draws links to 12th century paintings of Mary holding an enigmatic, radiant bowl. "The Grail is always leading you on in some ways."
