SubscribeTake Our Listener Challenge: The Nine Worthies of Chivalry Today
In the Middle Ages, the Nine Worthies were the “top dogs” in the field of chivalry — the nine individuals who embodied the ideals of chivalry and knighthood: strength, valor, courtesy, honor, etc. They were broken down into three categories: “pagan” (Hector, Alexander and Caesar), Old Testament (Joshua, David and Judas Maccabeus) and Christian (King Arthur, Charlemagne and Godfrey of Bouillon).
Now, Chivalry Today is putting out a challenge to listeners: Create a new list of Nine Worthies that reflects the ideals of chivalry in the modern world and the Seven Knightly Virtues as they apply in the 21st century. Our three categories are:
- Living — Individuals whose ongoing example demonstrates the value of chivalry;
- Historical — People from any period of history (from recent past to antiquity) who’ve lived by the code;
- Literary — Fictional characters from books, movies or other media who abide by the ideals of chivalry.
The only disqualifier: Names from the original list of Nine Worthies are off limits. They’re already acknowledged examples of chivalry; let’s come up with some fresh ideas!
Politicians, generals, discoverers, philosophers, poets, journalists, physicians, teachers, athletes, pilots, adventurers, aliens, detectives — anyone can be an example of chivalry on the list of Nine Worthies.
Your nomination can be just a single name – or a whole list of nine, if you like. Include as much (or as little) explanation as necessary as to why your nominee(s) embody the code of chivalry in your mind. Then, send us your entry using this form:
On each episode of the podcast (October 2009 through June 2010) host Scott Farrell will select a few of the most intriguing, inspiring and thought-provoking entries to read on the show.
You get a chance to win too! Additionally, everyone who submits an entry into the Chivalry Today Nine Worthies Listener Challenge will be entered into our monthly drawing — each month, one entry will be selected at random to receive a book, CD or DVD (donated by one of Chivalry Today’s generous sponsors) out of the Chivalry Today prize chest. Drawing winners and prizes will be announced on every episode of the show. (See our contest rules for complete details.)
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When you enter the Nine Worthies of Chivalry Today Listener Challenge, you will receive (via e-mail) an invitation to contribute $9 (just one dollar per “worthy”) to support the Chivalry Today Educational Program. Your contribution of $9 (or any amount your choose) makes the Chivalry Today Podcast possible, and helps make Chivalry Today presentations available to schools, libraries and youth groups as part of our ongoing educational outreach program.
Premier Package: You can also support Chivalry Today with a contribution of $100 or more. The first five supporters to contribute at this level will receive a “thank you” package from Chivalry Today worth more than $100. (Details about contents of our prize packages will be available soon)
No matter what level of financial support fits your budget — $9, $100 or more — your generosity makes the Chivalry Today Podcast possible. Everyone at Chivalry Today thanks you for your support.
Contest Rules
No Purchase Or Contribution Necessary To Win
A contribution of $9 to the Chivalry Today Educational Program and a written entry into the Nine Worthies of Chivalry Today challenge is requested, but NOT REQUIRED to be entered into our “listener challenge” appreciation package drawing. To enter the prize-package drawing, entrants must submit a postcard or letter with the following information:
ENTRY REQUEST: LISTENER CHALLENGE
Entrant’s Full Name
Legal Mailing Address
Telephone Number
Deadline: Submissions must be received by May 31, 2010.
Enter as many times as you wish; one entry per envelope or postcard please.
The drawing is open to all U.S. residents over the age of 18. Void in Puerto Rico, and where prohibited by law;
The odds of winning will be determined by the number of entrants;
Employees and affiliates of Chivalry Today are not eligible to win;
Every effort will be made to contact drawing winners – prizes not claimed in 30 days will be awarded via another drawing from among all entries;
One winner per household;
Please submit written entries via US Postal Service to:
Chivalry Today
PO Box 712842
Santee, CA 92072-2842
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