horn of fidelity

horn of fidelity
   obsolete
   a magic drinking cup
   Morgan le Fay sent it to King Arthur to enable him to test the chastity of the ladies of his court. Legend records that only four out of the hundred managed to drink cleane, thus preserving the liquid and their honour.

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