Knight these orders has its own criteria for eligibility, but knighthood is generally granted by a head of state, monarch, or prelate to selected persons to recognise some meritorious achievement, as in the British honours system, often for service to the Church or country. The modern female equivalent in the United Kingdom is Dame. Historically, the ideals of chivalry were popularized in medieval literature, particularly the literary cycles known as the Matter of France, relating to the legendary companions of Charlemagne, and the Matter of Britain, relating to the legend of King Arthur. The word "knight", from Old English "cniht" ("boy"
What Is Marriage? Man and Woman: A Defense What Is Marriage? Man and Woman: A Defense What Is Marriage? Man and Woman: A Defense is a 2012 book about marriage by Sherif Girgis, Ryan T. Anderson, and the philosopher Robert P. George, in which the authors argue against same-sex marriage. The book is based on an academic article published in the "Harvard Journal of Law and Public Policy", a student-edited conservative journal, in 2010. One month before its publication, in November 2012, the co-authors published another article in "The Wall Street Journal" presenting the book. George, Girgis and Anderson argue against gay marriage. They suggest that marriage should