Today I wanted to write about Culhwch, an Arthurian figure of Welsh origin. Culhwch was cursed by his stepmother to only marry Olwen, daughter of Ysbaddaden. Culhwch, along with his cousin Arthur and some of his knights including Sir Kay, and Bedivere. Ysbaddaden is forced to allow Culhwch to marry Olwen, however he gives CulhwchContinue reading “Culhwch”
Category Archives: Arthurian Figures
Guinevere
Today I wanted to write about Guinevere, the queen of Britain in Arthurian legends. She’s the daughter of Leodegrance. Most often she’s the wife of King Arthur, however she also has had relationships with Mordred and Lancelot du Lac. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guinevere?wprov=sfla1
Sir Kay
Today I wanted to write about Kay, an Arthurian knight of Welsh origin. He is the son of Ector and foster brother of King Arthur. Kay does not have any romances in the Arthurian tradition as he serves more as a foil to others then a fleshed out figure. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_Kay?wprov=sfla1
Ysbaddaden
Today I wanted to write about Ysbaddaden, a Welsh giant associated with hawthorns. He’s the father of Olwen. Olwen is married to King Arthur’s cousin Culhwch due to a curse by his stepmother. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ysbaddaden?wprov=sfla1
Gwenhwyfach
Today I wanted to write about Gwenhwyfach an Arthurian figure of Welsh origin. Gwenhwyfach is the half-sister of Guinevere. Gwenhwyfach slapped Guinevere, which led to one of Britain’s Three Futile Battles. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gwenhwyfach?wprov=sfla1
Morgause
Today I wanted to write about Morgause, an Arthurian queen of Orkney. She is the daughter of Igraine and Gorlois, making her the sister of Morgan le Fay, and half-sister of King Arthur. She is married to King Lot but she had an affair with Arthur before realizing they were half siblings; this affair resultedContinue reading “Morgause”
Elaine of Corbenic
Today I wanted to write about Elaine of Corbenic, an Arthurian princess who is a keeper of the Grail. Elaine is the daughter of The Fisher King. With Lancelot du Lac, she illegitimatly mothered Galahad, as Lancelot would not marry her because he was inlovd with Guinevere. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elaine_of_Corbenic?wprov=sfla1
Caradoc
Today I wanted to write about Caradoc, a semi-legendary king of Southern Wales and Brittany. Caradoc was the cheif elder of King Arthur and at one point a Knight of the Round Table during the reign of Uther Pendragon. He is married to Tegau Eurfron. The kingdom of Gwent traced their kings ancestry back toContinue reading “Caradoc”
Vortigern
Today I wanted to write about Vortigern, a semi-legendary British King and minor Arthurian figure. Vortigern is best known as a war time king during Saxon invasions, notably before the reign of King Arthur. He was sometimes combined with Uther Pendragon. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vortigern?wprov=sfla1
Green Knight
Today I wanted to write about the Green Knight, Marchog Gwyrdd; Bertilak de Hautdesert, an antagonistic or heroic Arthurian figure. The Green Knight was cursed by Morgan le Fay causing his skin to turn green in exchange for immortality. In one legend he arrived at King Arthur’s court during a Christmas feast challenging sir Gawain.Continue reading “Green Knight”
Tom Thumb
Today I wanted to write about Tom Thumb, an Arthurian figure who was sometimes evoked in English and Scottish folk magic. Tom Thumb is the son of old Thomas of the Mountain, who longed for nothing more than a son, “even if he was the size of a thumb.” So his wife consulted Merlin whoContinue reading “Tom Thumb”
Sir Bors the Younger
Today I wanted to write about Sir Bors the Younger, an Arthurian knight who was a part of the Grail Quest. Bors is the cousin of Lancelot du Lac and was raised alongside him with Lionel by Nimue. Bors is the father of Elyan the White. Bors the Younger is one of the few toContinue reading “Sir Bors the Younger”
Gorlois
Today I wanted to write about Gorlois, a minor Arthurian figure and legendary duke of Cornwall. Gorlois was a descendent of Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maxentius, Camber, and Brutus of Troy. He was the husband of Igraine, mother of King Arthur; however, Gorlois is not the father of Arthur as he is the son of IgraineContinue reading “Gorlois”
Feirefiz
Today I wanted to write about Feirefiz, an Arthurian knight notably appearing the the 13th century medieval German romance Perzival. Feirefiz is the half-brother of Percival, both are sons of Gahmuret king of Anjou, Feirefiz’s mother is the Moorish queen Belacane while Percival is the son of Herzeloyde. Feirefiz grew up without his father. WhenContinue reading “Feirefiz”
Tristan
Today I wanted to write about Tristan/Drustanus, an Arthurian knight who is the protagonist in the Prose Tristan. He’s the nephew of Mark of Cornwall. His wife, Iseult was the fiancee of Mark of Cornwall but as Tristan was assisting her in moving to Cornwall from Ireland the two fall in love and start anContinue reading “Tristan”
Balin le Savage
Today I wanted to write about Sir Balin le Savage, an Arthurian knight originating in medieval France. Balin le Savage is the brother of Balan both of which are figures in le Morte d’Arthur. Nimue asked for the head of Balin as payment for Excalibur. He then beheaded Nimue, as she killed his mother andContinue reading “Balin le Savage”
Gawain
Today I wanted to write about Gawain, an Arthurian knight best known for being the protagonist in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. Gawain is the son of King Lot and Morgause. This makes him a nephew of King Arthur. In Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Gawain is sent off to be killed byContinue reading “Gawain”
Ector
Today I wanted to write about Sir Ector, a Knight of Arthurian legend. Ector is the father of Sir Kay and, in some legends, a foster father to King Arthur, after Merlin brought Arthur to live in London. He’s likely the same as the Welsh figure Cynyr, father of Cei. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_Ector?wprov=sfla1
Geraint
Today, I wanted to write about Geraint, a Welsh folk saint, and Arthurian figure. He’s a son of Erbin and is married to Enide. He may be the same as Erec, another Arthurian Knight. His feast day is August 10th. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geraint?wprov=sfla1
Morgan le Fay
Today, for Pride Month, I wanted to write about Morgan le Fay, a fairy/enchantress from Arthurian legends. Morgan is the daughter of Igraine and Gorlois. She is the half-sister of King Arthur. She is married to Urien but was also a lover of Lancelot du Lac, Merlin, Ogier the Dane, Accolon, Guiomar, and Queen Sebile.Continue reading “Morgan le Fay”
Julius Caesar
Today, for Pride Month, I wanted to write Julius Caesar, a deified Roman Emperor. Julius Ceasar was a son of Gaius Julius Caesar and Aurelia, Julius Caesar claimed to be a descendent of Venus. He was married to Cornelia, Pompeia, and Culpurnia. He also had a relationship with Cleopatra VII Philopater, resulting in a son,Continue reading “Julius Caesar”
Lancelot du Lac
Today for Pride Month I wanted to write about Lancelot du Lac, a major Arthurian figure said to be the greatest Knight of the Round Table. Lancelot is a son of King Ban. However, after becoming an orphan, he was taken to the fairy world and was raised by Nimue. Lancelot married Elaine of CorbenicContinue reading “Lancelot du Lac”
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