In Book III, the female knight Britomart represents Chastity. What is unique about her primary weapon?
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Correct answer: An enchanted spear that unhorses any rider it strikes
Britomart carries an enchanted ebon spear. The spear represents the strength of virtuous chastity, and its power to unhorse any opponent allows her to defeat even the most skilled male knights in combat.
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