The Cult of Gloriana (Edexcel A-Level History): Flashcards
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Cult of Gloriana
Cult of Gloriana
1570s propaganda to promote devotion to Elizabeth I
Source of name 'Gloriana'
Source of name 'Gloriana'
Spenser's 'The Faerie Queen'
Accession Day date celebrated
Accession Day date celebrated
17 November
Accession Day tournaments organiser
Accession Day tournaments organiser
Sir Henry Lee
Virgin Queen imagery based on
Virgin Queen imagery based on
Catholic Virgin Mary cult
Greek goddess Elizabeth linked to
Greek goddess Elizabeth linked to
Astraea
Phoenix symbol in portraits meant
Phoenix symbol in portraits meant
Renewal and rebirth
Sieve symbol in portraits meant
Sieve symbol in portraits meant
Chastity and purity
Mask of youth technique artist
Mask of youth technique artist
Nicholas Hilliard
Cult of Gloriana decline began
Cult of Gloriana decline began
1590s