In 'The Knight's Tale,' which deity intervenes to ensure that Arcite wins the tournament, even though Palamon eventually gets the lady?
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Correct answer: Mars
Arcite prays to Mars for victory in the tournament, and Mars grants it, so Arcite wins the battle. Afterwards Saturn engineers a fatal accident for Arcite so that Palamon (Venus' follower) can marry Emily. The deity ensuring the tournament win is therefore Mars.
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