Characters Archives - Page 13 of 13

Igraine/Ygraine

March 30, 2021October 21, 2019 by Jason Hamilton

Igraine is the mother of Arthur, formerly Duchess of Tintagel and later the Queen of England. According to the Welsh tradition, her name was Eigyr or Eigr. She’s the daughter of a prince. She also has a son named Gormant and seven brothers and two sisters. In the English tradition she had three husbands before … Read more

King Arthur: A Pivotal Figure in British History

May 4, 2023September 30, 2019 by Caleb Howells

The central figure of interest in this period of history is the man known as Arthur. A mighty military leader, he led the kings of Britain into battle against the Saxons as they sought to conquer more of the island. Though not explicitly described as a king in the earliest records, he is regularly referred … Read more

Pellinore in Arthurian Lore

March 30, 2021September 2, 2019 by Jason Hamilton

Pelinore or King Pelinore is the King of Listenoise also known as Northumberland. He is said to be of the royal bloodline of St Joseph of Arimathea, the dynasty that protected the Holy Grail based on the Arthurian lore. He is directly the son of King Pellam and the brother of King Pelleas and Allain … Read more

Morgan Le Fay

March 30, 2021July 15, 2019 by Jen Pretty

Morgan Le Fay has been portrayed in various styles and forms throughout history. Her character has been proposed to be good or evil, depending on the century and author that is followed. The fact she is seen as the hero and villain makes her an intriguing character.

Cerdic of Wessex

March 30, 2021July 8, 2019 by Caleb Howells

The first king of the kingdom of Wessex, and certainly one of the most interesting of its kings, was a man known as Cerdic. A considerable amount of speculation has been made concerning who this man really was, where he came from, and how he may relate to the Arthurian legends.

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