Legend

A vibrant stained glass window depicting a man sleeping and receiving word from God.

Errozabal and the medieval literary tradition

A sepia toned view of a battlefield.

From the historical chronicle to the epic song

An old and yellowed page with the Chanson de Roland on it.

The song of Roland

A vibrant stained glass window showing Roland hitting his sword into a rock.

Historical and legendary characters

A vibrant stained glass window showing a man on horseback speaking to other men building a structure.

Plot

A vibrant stained glass window showing a man being stabbed by a sword by another man.

Shifting Enemies: From Basques to Muslims in the forest of Rencesvals

A wooded forest.

The epics of the battle

A sepia toned view of a field surrounded by hills.

Turning defeat and defection into victory and return

Monument erected in honor of the Basques at the Collegiate Church of Orreaga in 1978, commemorating the 1200 years since the battle.

Final considerations