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PERSONS IN THE ARTHURIAN LEGENDS - G
Gaban
Forger of a sword. [More]
Gabarins of Assigarzionte
An infidel count who served Feirefiz, Perceval's half-brother.
Gabenis
A prince from Punturteis. [More]
Gabrionello
An old knight of Uther Pendragon’s order. [More]
Gaddifer
The King of Scotland. [More]
Gadran
A Knight of the Round Table, related somehow to Lancelot. He participated in the Grail Quest.
Gadras the Black
A knight slain by Gawain. [More]
Gadrasolain [Gadresalain]
The lover of the sorceress Gamille. [More]
Gaffar Thumb
Father of Tom Thumb. [More]
Gahalantyne
Knight of the Round Table. [More]
Gaheres
Knight of the Round Table. [More]
Gaheret
See Gareth.
Gaheris
Four characters. [More]
- Gaheris - A Knight from Carhaix.
- Gaheris - A knight from North Wales
- Gaheris - Son of Lot and Morgawse.
- Gaheris de Kareheu - Poisoned knight.
Gahillet of Hochtruasch
A Knight of the Round Table.
Gahmuret [Gachmuret]
Father of Percivale and Feirefiz. [More]
Gahor
A king who was a vassal of Arthur. [More]
Gaidon de Galvoie
Can be found in Sommer's appendix to Vulgate V. He married the Lady of Galvoie.
Gaidou [Gaidon]
A Saxon king who joined King Rions' invasion of Carmelide. He was slain by King Bors of Gannes at the battle of Aneblayse.
Gailain of Cornwall
One of five knights who tried to murder Agravain but were defeated by Agravain's brother, Gawain.
Gain
Father of Arthur's knight Lernfras.
Gais
One location and one character. [More]
- Gais - A castle set on the Thames.
- Gais the Large - Perceval’s grandfather.
Gaius
Three characters. [More]
- Gaius - A Roman senate leader.
- Gaius Metellus Cotta - A Roman senator.
- Gaius Quintillianus - A Roman warrior.
Gal of Galefroi
A knight in Arthur's services.
Galaas
A fearsome giant. [More]
Galachin
A variant of Galeschin.
Galades of Canelle
A lady at Arthur's court who, like many others, failed a chastity test.
Galafré
Two characters. [More]
- Galafré - A cruel pagan king.
- Galafré - An Arthurian warrior.
Galagandreiz
One of Lancelot's fathers-in-law. [More]
Galagaundris [Galarantins]
Knight of the Round Table. [More]
Galagars
See under Griflet.
Galahad
Six characters and two locations. [More]
- Galahad - A son of Joseph of Arimathea.
- Galahad - Lancelot's baptismal name.
- Galahad - Saxon king.
- Galahad - Alternative name for Galeholt.
- Galahad - Son of King Hipomenes.
- Galahad - Son of Lancelot and Grail knight.
- Galahad's Fountain - Former Boiling Well.
- Galahad's Miracle - An abbey.
Galahal
A king who served Arthur. His sister married Sir Caradoc.
Galaida
Kay’s sweetheart. [More]
Galain of Ronnes
A duke who served Galehaut. Galain lent Gawain his shield to use in a battle against the Saxons in Scotland.
Galamanasar [Gabanasar]
A pagan king. [More]
Galamide
Sister of Gasozein of Dragoz. [More]
Galangelle of Klumester
A giant. [More]
Galantins
A knight who joined Arthur’s battle against the Saxons at Clarence.
Galantivet [Galentivet]
Brother of Girflet and cousin of Lancelot. [More]
Galapas [Golapas]
A giant killed by Arthur. [More]
Galardonn
A young knight accidentally killed by Lancelot during a joust.
Galat
A lady at Arthur's court in Henrich von dem Türlin's Diu Crône. Along with many others, she failed a chastity test.
Galath
A Welsh form of Galahad.
Galec
Lancelot’s son. [More]
Galegantin
Two characters. [More]
- Galegantin - Knight of the Round Table.
- Galegantin - Lancelot’s maternal grandfather.
Galegantis
The name of Lancelot's maternal grandfather; also the name of one of Arthur's knights.
Galeguinant [Galys Gwynans]
An illegitimate son of King Urien. [More]
Galehaut
Four characters. [More]
- Galehaut - Knight of the Round Table.
- Galehaut - A knight in the Brown Family.
- Galehaut the Brown - A knight of the “Brown” lineage.
- Galehaut the Brown - Uncle of the above Galehaut the Brown.
Galehés
Uncle of the Lady of Montesclaire. [More]
Galehodin [Galaodin, Galihodin, Galyhodyn]
See Galihodin.
Galeholt
See Galehaut
Galehous
A knight in Arthur's service.
Galenin [Kahenin]
A British duke. Bors championed the lady of Galway against Mariale, Galenin's son.
Galentivet
Brother of Griflet. [More]
Galerian
One of Perceval’s uncles. [More]
Galeron
A Scottish knight of Galway (Galloway) whose lands were confiscated by Arthur. However, he became a Knight of the Round Table.
Gales
One location and two characters. [More]
- Gales - A variant spelling of Wales.
- Gales the Bald - Arthurian knight.
- Gales the Gay - Arthurian knight.
Galesalain
A Knight of the Round Table who fought against the Saxons in the early days of Arthur’s reign. He is distinct from Galescalain.
Galesconde [Galescounde]
One of Arthur’s knights who fought in the battles against the Saxons and King Rions. He later became a frequent companion of Gawain.
Galeshin [Galaas, Galachin, Galathin, Galescalain, Galescin, Galeschin]
A Knight of the Round Table. [More]
Galiadan
A Knight of the Round Table who participated in the Grail Quest.
Galiag
A knight in King Mark's service who was a companion of Isolde. He was the son of the count of Miliag.
Galiains
A Cornish knight defeated in combat by Gawain.
Galian
A son of Owain in the Faeroese balled Gallians tattur which was written down in the eighteenth century.
Galien
Four characters. [More]
- Galien - A knight.
- Galien - Enemy of King Label.
- Galien - Son of Brien of the Gastine.
- Galien - A knight.
Galiena
Wife of Sir Breus the Pitiless. [More]
Galiene
The Lady of Lothian. [More]
Galihodin
Knight of Round Table. [More]
Galinan the Black [Calinan, Galinas]
Son of Guiron the Courteous and Bloie. [More]
Gall
The son of Dysgyfdawd who was said to have killed the birds of Gwenddolau.
Gallafer
The grandson of Gaddifer who, having been converted to Christianity, went to preach to his ancestors who still inhabited the Isle of Life.
Galleman
One of Arthur's knights in the German story of Antelan. He is defeated in combat by King Antelan.
Galleron of Galway [Galaron, Galeron]
Knight of the Round Table. [More]
Gallgoid
One of Arthur's warriors.
Gallgoig
One of Arthur’s warriors. Whenever he entered a town, he kept all the townsfolk awake until his desires were fulfilled.
Gallidés [Galindes]
The lord of the White Caste. [More]
Galligar the Red [Galagars, Galligars]
A knight of Arthur’s court who was promoted to the Round Table, on the recommendation of King Pellinore, after the battle of the Humber.
Gallin
A knight. [More]
Gallinor
A knight imprisoned by Baudon. [More]
Galloway
One location and one character. [More]
- Galloway -A province of southwest Scotland.
- Galloway, King of - An uncle of Erec's.
Galluc [Galauk]
One of the earls of Salisbury. [More]
Galoain [Milon]
A count. [More]
Galobrus of the Red Glade
A kinsman of Lancelot. One manuscript of Perlesvaus says that, in a later continuation of the story, Galobrus will assist Lancelot against Claudas.
Galoes
Two characters. [More]
- Galoes - Knight of the Round Table.
- Galoes - Perceval’s uncle.
Galogandres of Gippones
A duke who served King Clamadeu and was killed fighting against the army of Perceval and Condwiramurs at Beaurepaire.
Galogrinans
See Colgrevance.
Galopamur
A Knight of the Round Table who was the son of Isabon.
Galopear
A duke from Greece. [More]
Galopes
Son of King Mark of Cornwall. [More]
Galot of Yberge [Galos]
A duke in Arthur’s service. Galot fought in Arthur’s war against the King with a Hundred Knights and the King from Over the Borders of Galone.
Galtisant
A beast. [More]
Galvan
A count in the service of King Ekunaver of Kanadic. [More]
Galvariun [Galvarium]
A knight of Arthur. [More]
Galvoie, Lady of
[More]
Galyhud [Galehod, Galyhod]
Knight of the Round Table. [More]
Galyndes
A Knight of the Round Table who participated in the Grail Quest.
Galyran
A knight of Arthur’s court. [More]
Gamer
A prince of Medarie and Belakun. [More]
Gameranz le Pelu
One of four evil "toll collectors" slain by Gawain.
Gamille [Camille, Canile, Carmile, Cramile]
See Camille.
Gamor
Co-leader, with Maladors, of an army of Saracens who fought Ambrosius and Uther Pendragon at Bristol.
Gamur the Saracen
An Arabian ruler. [More]
Ganadal
A Knight of the Round Table who embarked with the others on the Grail Quest.
Ganatulander
A Knight of the Round Table.
Gandaz the Black
A Knight of the Round Table who participated in the Grail Quest. His brother was Sir Gandin of the Mountain.
Gandelus [Gandelu, Gandaluz, Ganedlu]
Tenth best of Arthur's knights. [More]
Gandiluz
One of Gawain's pages. He was the son of Gurzgri and Mahaute, and thus was the grandson of Perceval's tutor, Gornemant.
Gandin
Three characters. [More]
- Gandin - The king of Anjou.
- Gandin - A knight from Ireland.
- Gandin of the Mountain - Knight of the Round Table.
Gandwy [Gadw]
One of Arthur's gatekeepers. His son was named Cadrieth.
Ganelon
Two characters. [More]
- Ganelon - A baron.
- Ganelon - A servant.
Gangier of Neranden
A Knight of the Round Table. His brother was named Scos.
Ganieda
The twin sister of Merlin. [More]
Ganlidas [Galidas]
A knight defeated by Laris. Claris and Laris were helping Sir Caradoc protect his paramour from King Ladas, Sir Ganlidas' liege.
Ganoje
A British king who harbored Tristan during one of Tristan's exiles from Mark's court.
Ganor
Two characters. [More]
- Ganor - Knight of the Round Table.
- Ganor - Duke of Galafort.
Gansguoter of Micholde
Igerne’s second husband. [More]
Gansonais
Knight of the Round Table. [More]
Gantitiers of Jastuns
A knight at Arthur's court.
Gar of the Mountain
A Knight of the Round Table who participated in the Grail Quest.
Garanhon [Saranhon]
Son of Glythfyr. He was one of Arthur's warriors and a companion of Geraint.
Garanwyn ('White Shank')
A son of Cei (Kay) in Welsh tradition, and one of Arthur's warriors.
Garaunt
A knight of Cameliard. [More]
Garcelos
An ancestor of Arthur. [More]
Garel
Two characters. [More]
- Garel - An Arthurian knight.
- Garel - King of Mirmidon.
Gareles
One of Arthur's Knights of the Round Table.
Gareth
Two characters and one item. [More]
- Gareth of Orkney - Knight of the Round Table.
- Gareth's Dwarf - Gareth's servant.
- Gareth's Sword - A noble sword.
Garez
A King of Libya. [More]
Gargamelle
A giantess who was created by Merlin. [More]
Gargantua
A mythological giant in sixteenth-century French literature. [More]
Gargeloain
A lady loved by Kahedin. [More]
Garin
Three characters. [More]
- Garin - Vavasour.
- Garin - A squire.
- Garin - A knight.
Gariole
The wife of lord Nampentenis. [More]
Gariosso of Maganza
Lord of the city of Pontiere. [More]
Garis of Lambale
A Knight of the Round Table who died during the Grail Quest. His uncle was named Hernars.
Garlin
The King of Galore. [More]
Garlon the Red [Garlan]
The knight who were the cause for the Dolorous Stroke. [More]
Garnaldo
A Knight of the Round Table who participated in the Grail Quest. His brother was Guares the Black.
Garnot
Knight of the Round Table. [More]
Garnysh of the Mount
A knight encountered by Balin. [More]
Garradains
An Arthurian knight who accompanied Gawain on his quest to conquer Rigomer castle.
Garras of Cork [Carniz of Schores, Gartes of Nomeret]
Among the vassal kings Arthur summoned to court of Erec's wedding, Garras brought 500 richly clad knights.
Garravain of Estrangot
Among Arthur's knights in the list Chrétien de Troyes begins in line 1691 of Erec and Enide.
Garredomechschin
Hartmann lists him as a Knight of the Round Table.
Garsallas [Carsalas]
A knight who stole from Perceval. [More]
Garschiloye
A servant in the Grail Castle and maiden in the Grail Procession. She came from Greenland.
Garse
One of Arthur's noblemen. His brothers were Earl Gorgun and Jentaneon.
Garselid [Garselit]
One of Arthur's warriors. [More]
Garsidis
King of Karmerie. [More]
Gartnán
A King of Scotland. [More
Garwen ('Fair Leg')
One of Arthur's three mistresses, according to Triad 57. She was the daughter of Henin the Old.
Garwlwyd
In a Welsh poem, a warrior of whom Arthur says: "Fierce was his nature with sword and shield."
Garwy
Given the epithet 'the Tall', Garwy was the father of Indeg, who was, according to the Welsh Triads, one of the three mistresses of Arthur.
Garwyli
Son of Gwyddawg Gwyr. One of King Arthur's warriors, he was killed by the boar Twrch Trwyth at Llwch Ewin during the epic hunt.
Garym ('Shout')
Wife of Arthur's warrior Cyfwlch.
Gasadin
One of Arthur's dukes in the Norse Erex Saga. He was present at the wedding of Erec and Enide.
Gaschier
A nobleman from Normandy. [More]
Gasoudenc [Gasaudenc]
An Arthurian knight. [More]
Gasozein of Dragoz
A knight who claimed Guenevere was his wife. [More]
Gassa
An emperor of an unknown land, who procured a magnificent garment from Morgan Le Fay and gave it to Guinevere.
Gastinel
An Arthurian knight in the romance of Yder. He participated in Arthur's war against Taulas of Rougemont, a vassal in rebellion.
Gaswain [Gasoain, Gasosin, Gosenain, Goswain]
Knight of the Round Table. [More]
Gatutain Batewain
One of Arthur's knights who was the son of King Cabcaflin.
Gaudifer
One of Arthur's knights.
Gaudin
Three characters. [More]
- Gaudin - A region.
- Gaudin of the White Shield - A castellan.
- Gaudin the Brown of the Mountain - A knight.
Gaudionés
The malevolent lord of Fors Graviers. [More
Gauliien
Knight of the Round Table. [More]
Gauriel of Montabel
A warrior who married the ruler of Fluratrone. [More]
Gaus
A knight healed by Meriadeuc. [More]
Gautere [Gaunter]
A knight from Cornwall. [More]
Gauvain, Gauwain
Variants of Gawain.
Gavïen
Knight of the Round Table. [More]
Gawain
Three characters. [More]
- Gawain - One of Arthur's most prominent knights.
- Gawain the Brown - A knight.
- Gawain the Hermit - Baptized Sir Gawain.
Gawaine
Two characters and four items. [More]
- Gawaine - One of Arthur's most prominent knights.
- Gawaine and the Green Knight - A romance.
- Gawaine's Chessboard Shield and Ivory Pieces
- Gawaine's Girdle - Given to Gawaine.
- Gawaine's Herb - With healing powers.
- Gawaine's Shield - With a holy image.
- Gawaine's Wife - With an enchantment.
Gawanides the Strong
Gawain’s grandson. [More]
Gawayne
Variant spelling of Gawain that appears in the original title of the famous fourteenth century Sir Gawayne and the Greene Knight.
Gawdelyn
A bad knight. [More]
Gay
One location and one character. [More]
- Gay Castle - A castle on the Thames river.
- Gay Gallant - One of Arthur’s knights.
Gayain
A variant of Gawain.
Gaynor
A variation of Guinevere found in many Middle English romances.
Gecron
The son of the Babylonian King Micipsa. [More]
Gediens
King of Karedonas and Trefferin. [More]
Geer
The Count of Geer. [More]
Gejes
A knight of Arthur’s court in the Serbo-Russian Povest’ o Tryshchane.
Geldras of Duneile
A king. [More]
Gendawd
The father of Gwyl (Gwyll) who was, according to the Welsh Triads, one of Arthur's three mistresses.
Genes
A ship’s captain. [More]
Geneloie
The Duke of Geneloie was the father of Garsallas, a knight defeated by Perceval.
Gener of Kartis
A mysterious lady. [More]
Gengemor
An Arthurian knight defeated in joust by Daniel of the Blossoming Valley.
Genievre
"The false Guinevere." [More]
Gentis
A knight present at the tournament of Sorgarda, which Gawain won.
Genvissa [Genuissa]
Daughter of the Roman Emperor Claudius. [More]
Geogenant
Ruler, with the Lady Dyonise, of the Castle of Ten Maidens. He was a friend of Arthur's Sir Durmart.
George
The true name of the Red Cross Knight in Spenser's The Faerie Queene. He is St. George, the patron saint of England.
Geraint
Two characters. [More]
- Geraint - Knight at the Round Table.
- Geraint - King of Dumnona.
Gerard
Two characters. [More]
- Gerard - Arthurian knight.
- Gerard le Breuse - Brother of Sir Arnold le Breuse.
Gereinyawn the Old
Father of Arthur's warrior Cerenhyr.
Geremie
Two characters. [More]
- Geremie - King of Hungary.
- Geremie - King of India.
Gerenton
An ancestor of Arthur and father of Conan, he was mentioned in Gallet's pedigree.
Geres the Little
One of Arthur's knights.
Gerflet
King Arthur's fool in the Norse Möttuls Saga. He is probably related in origin to the knight Girflet.
Gerhart of Riviers
A prince. [More]
Gerle
The Duke of Gerle. [More]
Germanus
A Gallic bishop and saint. [More]
Germany
One location and one character. [More]
- Germany - A country in Europe.
- Germany, Emperor of - Father of Fenice.
Germions [Gremions]
One of Arthur's knights in Les Merveilles de Rigomer. Germions joined Gawain's quest to conquer Rigomer castle.
Gernemant of Northumberland
A knight. [More]
Geroas
A knight. [More]
Gerontius
Two characters. [More]
- Gerontius - A Roman leader.
- Gerontius - A king of Britain.
Gerthmwl
Arthur's chief elder in his northern lands, according to a Welsh Triad.
Gervais the Slender [Ieroas]
A knight who fought in Arthur's battles against King Rions at Carmelide.
Geryne le Gross
A knight. Alexander the Orphan, King Mark’s nephew, arranged for Geryne to be married to a young maiden who had wanted to marry Alexander.
Geun of Turie
A fairy. [More]
Gherard le Breuse
See under Arnold le Breuse.
Giafredi
Brother of Mador of the Gate. [More]
Gialle
A lady in the ancestry of the Brown Family. She was the daughter of Brun and Pamphille and the sister of Yrlande.
Giant
Three characters and seven locations. [More]
- Giant - First rulers of Britain.
- Giant of Mont Saint Michel - In France.
- Giant's Cross - A monument.
- Giant's Dance - Another name for Stonehenge.
- Giant's Fountain - A Cornish spring.
- Giant's Isle - One of the Distant Isles.
- Giant's Knoll - A hill in Britain.
- Giant's Ring - Another name for Stonehenge.
- Giant's Tower - Two locations.
- Giant without a Name - A knighted giant.
Gidolin
A dwarf. [More]
Gieus
A Knight of the Round Table wounded when Lancelot rescued Guinevere from the stake.
Gifflet
See Griflet.
Gigamec
A malicious knight. [More]
Gilan
The Duke of Swales. [More]
Gilaneier
The name of Arthur's queen Guinevere in the French romance Jaufré.
Gilbert
Three characters. [More]
- Gilbert - One of Arthur's warriors.
- Gilbert - Son of Tjofabier of Merkanie.
- Gilbert - Father of a maiden.
Gildas
Two characters. [More]
- Gildas, Saint - Historian and monk.
- Gildas Junior - Alternative name for Tremeur.
Gilfaethwy
The son of Dôn and brother of Gwydion fab Dôn. [More]
Gilhedis
An Arthurian knight. [More]
Gilierchins [Gilierchino]
Tristan's father-in-law. [More]
Gilimar
A noble knight. [More]
Gilla
Two characters. [More]
- Gilla - One of Arthur's warriors.
- Gilla - A British earl.
Gillapatric [Gilpatric, Gylopayk]
An Irish warrior who fought for Mordred against King Arthur and was killed at the battle of Camel.
Gillarn
An Irish warrior who joined Mordred's rebellion against King Arthur and was killed at the battle of Camel.
Gillasel [Gilloscop, Syllatel]
An Irish warrior who fought for Mordred against King Arthur and was killed at the battle of Camel.
Gille Callaet
A Saxon warrior. [More]
Gillmor [Gilmarium, Gylomar]
An Irish warrior who joined Mordred's rebellion against King Arthur and was killed at the battle of Camel.
Gilloman [Gillomaurus, Gillomanius, Gillomen, Guillomer]
King of Ireland. [More]
Gillomaur
Two characters. [More]
- Gillomaur - King of Ireland before Arthur.
- Gillomaur - King of Ireland.
Gilmaurius
According to Geoffrey, the King of Ireland who was defeated when Arthur invaded that country. No such king of Ireland is known to history.
Gimazet
A knight present at the tournament of Sorgarda, which Gawain won.
Gimile
A lady at Arthur's court who, along with most of the other ladies, failed a magical chastity test.
Ginains
An Arthurian knight who joined Gawain's quest to conquer Rigomer castle.
Ginemans [Graemans, Guinemans]
One of four Irish robber knights defeated by Lancelot on his way to Rigomer castle.
Ginevra
Lancelot's wife in Lord Lytton's King Arthur.
Gingamors
An Arthurian knight who joined Gawain's quest to conquer Rigomer castle.
Giomar
Nephew of Arthur. [More]
Giot
One of Arthur’s knights. [More]
Giramphiel
A goddess in Diu Crône. [More]
Girflet Le Fise de Dieu
A variant of Griflet that would appear to be a simple spelling error.
Girida
One of Isolde's ladies-in-waiting. [More]
Girt Dog of Langport
A figure in the Glastonbury Zodiac. [More]
Gismirante
One of Arthur's knights. [More]
Giuberc
An Arthurian knight. [More]
Giuriando
Tristan's horse, according to La Tavola Ritonda. It was given to him by Inamante of the Brown Valley.
Giuriano
Nephew of the King of Scotland, present at Arthur's tournament at the Hard Rock.
Giwanet
A page to King Flois of the Green Island. [More]
Glaalant
A Saxon king who fought under King Aminaduc at the siege of Vambieres. Arthur's forces countered and defeated the Saxons.
Glade, Proud Knight of the
See Haughty Knight of the Heath.
Gladinel
A knight freed from the prison of Felon of the Guard when Sir Durmart defeated Felon.
Gladoain [Gladoains]
Knight from the Isles of Mores. [More]
Glador Eslis
A vassal of the King with a Hundred Knights present at King Mark's tournament at Lancien.
Gladovainz of Havernuec
A knight present at the tournament at Banborc, which Kay won.
Glais
A king who was one of the two principal combatants in the Jaschune tournament, in which many of Arthur's knights participated.
Glakotelesfloyer
A knight defeated by Wigamur, an Arthurian knight.
Glaudez
A Saxon king who fought under King Arrant at the siege of Cardigan. Arthur's forces countered and defeated the Saxons.
Glecidalan
A dwarf monarch who held his land from King Bilis, whom he accompanied to Arthur's court for Erec's wedding.
Gleis
A warrior once defeated by Arthur in Culhwch and Olwen.
Glew
One of Arthur's warriors who was the son of Ysgawd. He was killed at Cwm Cerwyn by the boar Twrch Trwyth in Culhwch and Olwen.
Glewlwyd Mighty Grip [Gafaelfawr]
Arthur's porter. [More]
Glex [Glez]
An Arthurian knight defeated in joust by Sir Yder.
Glifieu
He went with Bendigeid Vran to Ireland. [More]
Gliglois
Gawain's squire. [More]
Glini
A warrior. [More]
Glinyeu [Glifieu]
An Arthurian warrior. [More]
Gliten
One of eight sisters of Morgan Le Fay. She lived on the island of Avalon.
Gliton
One of eight sisters of Morgan Le Fay. She lived on the island of Avalon.
Glitonea
A sister of Morgan, and thus co-ruler of an Otherworld kingdom that is usually identified with Avalon. She is possibly the same character as Gliten.
Gloadain
The seneschal of Cambenic who was defeated in duel by Gawain.
Gloalés
A duke who was a companion of Lord Formis on the Turning Isle. Arthur defeated him when Arthur and his knights fought Formis's knights.
Gloas
A Saxon king. [More]
Glodoalan [Glecidolan]
A dwarf who served King Bilis, lord of the dwarves. He was one of the warriors present at the wedding of Erec and Enide.
Gloier [Gloyer]
King of Soreloise. [More]
Gloriana
The queen of Faerie. [More]
Gloriande
Daughter of King Gonosor of Ireland. [More]
Gloriant [Gloiant]
A Saxon king who joined King Rions' invasion of Carmelide in the early days of Arthur's reign. King Bors of Gannes killed him at the battle of Aneblayse.
Glotigaran
An Arthurian knight.
Glovein
A king who served Arthur. [More]
Gluenu eil Taran
One of seven survivors. [More]
Glumdalca
A giantess. [More]
Glwelwyd [Glewlwyd]
Gatekeeper at King Arthur's court. [More]
Glwyddyn [Glwydyn, Gwlyddyn]
Carpenter. [More]
Glythfyr Ledewig
Father of Arthur’s warrior Garanhon. [More]
Goalan
A king in Arthur's service.
Goasilroet
The son of Arthur's vassal, King Angwisiez of Scotland, in Hartmann's Erec. Chrétien de Troyes names the same character as Cadret.
Gobniu
An Irish smith god. [More]
Gobrwy
One of Arthur's warriors. He was the son of Echel.
Godegrain, Count [Godegrains, Gotegrin, Gundregoas]
A count and vassal lord of Arthur. [More]
Godelake
A knight in Arthur's service who fought at the Castle Perilous tournament.
Godez [Godoé]
A knight from the Land Beyond the Borders who was defeated by Lancelot at the Pomeglai tournament.
Godfrey
A Danish duke and the father of Ogier, he appears in the Carolingian romance Ogier Le Danois.
Godilna
Sister of King Guivret. [More]
Godoine
A baron of King Mark of Cornwall. [More]
Godonas
King of Terrandes. [More]
Godras the Felon
An evil knight who tried to murder King Lac, Erec's father. Guiron the Courteous and Danain the Red stopped him.
Godroués
A knight who fought on the side of the King with a Hundred Knights at King Mark's tournament at Lancien.
Goemagot
A variant of Gogmagog. [More]
Gofan
Son of Caw, one of twenty brothers, and one of Arthur's warriors in Culhwch and Olwen.
Gofannon [Govannon]
Divine smith. [More]
Gofynyon the Old
Father of Arthur's warrior Carnedyr.
Gog and Magog [Gogmagog]
A legendary pair of giants. [More]
Gogfran the Giant
Guinevere’s father in Welsh legend. [More]
Gogigwr [Gogyfwlch]
A porter of Arthur. [More]
Gogonne
Son of Salandres. [More]
Gogulor
Two characters. [More]
- Gogulor - A giant.
- Gogulor - A knight.
Gogvran
One of the various names, along with Ocvran, that is given to the father of Guinevere in Welsh tradition.
Gogyfwlch
One of Arthur’s warriors. [More]
Gohart
Lord of the Castle of the Whales. [More]
Gohenbert
A count of Germany. [More]
Goit
Father of Arthur's warrior Gorbonian.
Golagros [Golagras, Golagrus, Gologras(e), Gologrus]
Gawain surrendered to this lord. [More]
Golden
One item, one location and two characters. [More]
- Golden Dragon - Standard.
- Golden Isle - An island and castle.
- Golden Ring, Youth with the - A knight.
- Golden-Tounged Knights - A trio of Arthur's knights.
Goleuddydd ('Bright Day')
Mother of Culhwch. [More]
Golistan the Black
A knight who guarded the Bridge of the Giant and was defeated there by Segurant the Brown.
Golistant
Two characters. [More]
- Golistant - Lancelot's uncle.
- Golistant the Strong - A son of Marhaus.
Golrotherame [Gollerothirame]
A Saracen Sultan. [More]
Golwg Hafddydd
Isolde’s handmaid in a Welsh fragment of a Tristan story, Ystoria Trystan. She was loved by a man named Cae Hir.
Gomeret
One location and one character. [More]
- Gomeret - The land ruled by King Ban.
- Gomeret the Immoderate - A knight.
Gondefle
A leader of the Sesnes, involved in the attack on Vandaliors Castle early in Arthur's reign.
Gonereus
One of Arthur’s knights who joined Gawain’s quest to conquer Rigomer castle.
Gonereys
An evil knight. [More]
Gonosor
A king of Ireland. [More]
Gontier of the Thorn
A knight who participated in the tournament at Banborc and was defeated by Sir Bruians of the Isles.
Good
Two locations and three characters. [More]
- Good Adventure - An abbey.
- Good Deed - A monastery.
- Good Knight - An epithet given to the Grail Hero.
- Good Knight Without Fear - Son of Esclanor.
- Good Soldier - Nickname of Joseph of Arimathea.
Goodwyn
A knight. [More]
Goon Desert [Goon Sert, Goot Delsert]
The brother of the Fisher King. [More]
Gorangon [Garagon, Garengan, Gwyrangon]
The earl of Kent. [More]
Gorasgwrn ('Big Bone')
Daughter of Nerth and maid of Arthur's warrior Cyfwlch.
Gorbodug
A king of Britain. [More]
Gorbonian
Two characters. [More]
- Gorbonian - A king of Britain.
- Gorbonian - One of Arthur's champions.
Gorddu
The 'Hag of Hell', the collection of whose blood was one of the tasks set Culhwch by Yspaddaden.
Goreu
A cousin of Arthur. [More]
Gorgari
A knight who kidnapped the Lady of Malehaut. Her brother, Margon, chased him down and rescued the lady.
Gorgun
Earl of Flandrisborg. [More]
Gorhan
A Saxon king. [More]
Gorlagon
Arthur's pet wolf. [More]
Gorloïs [Gorlais, Gorlens, Gorloys, Gothlois]
Duke and first husband of Igraine. [More]
Gormant ('Excess')
Arthur's half-brother. [More]
Gormund
An African King. [More]
Gormundus
A Persian warrior. [More]
Gornemant of Gohort [Gormans, Gornemans, Gornemant de Goort, Gornimans, Gurnemans of Gorhaut, Gurnemanz of Groharz]
Knight of the Round Table. [More]
Gornevain
Among Arthur's knights in the list Chrétien de Troyes begins in line 1691 of Erec and Enide.
Gorvain Cadrut
A knight. [More]
Gosengos
Son of King Amant of Lambal. [More]
Gosgallian
One of Perceval’s eleven paternal uncles in Perlesvaus. He was the second son of Gais le Gros and the brother of Alain.
Gostanza
Lancelot’s mother in La Tavola Ritonda. [More]
Gotegrim
Brother of Guenevere. [More]
Gothardelen
A loyal Knight of the Round Table.
Goudri
A locksmith. [More]
Gouvernail [Curvenal, Gorvenal, Gouvernal, Governal, Governayl(e), Govomar, Kurvenal]
Tristram's tutor and squire. [More]
Gourles
Might be the original of Gorlois. [More]
Gourmaillon
An alternative name for Cormoran and Gogmagog. [More]
Governal of Roberdic
Knight. [More]
Goweir
A heathen warrior slain by Gareth at the battle of Diana Bridge.
Gowther
Hero of an Arthurian romance. [More]
Gracia
In the fourteenth-century Birth of Arthur, one of Arthur's nieces.
Gradasso of Sansogna
A king whose mortal enemy, Count Lombardo, was slain by Lancelot.
Gradoans
An Arthurian knight.
Graelent
Two characters. [More]
- Graelent - A Saxon king.
- Graelent - Hero of a Breton lay.
Graeria
In the fourteenth-century Birth of Arthur, one of Arthur's nieces.
Graier [Grayer]
Lord of the Castle of the High Wall. [More]
Grail
Five items, two locations, six characters... [More]
- Grail - A mystical dish or cauldron of plenty.
- Grail Castle - In which the grail was housed.
- Grail Family - Charged to keep and protect the Grail.
- Grail Hero - The knight who achieves the Grail Quest.
- Grail Keeper - The Guardian of the Grail.
- Grail King - The leader of the Grail Family.
- Grail Kingdom - The land which contained the Grail Castle.
- Grail Knights - Sometimes called Templars.
- Grail Legend, The - How the Grail Quest came to be.
- Grail Maiden - Part of the Grail Procession.
- Grail Procession - Not for everyone to see.
- Grail Question - Questions to ask the Fisher King.
- Grail Spear - The Bleeding Lance.
- Grail Sword - Part of the Grail Quest.
- Grail Table - Modeled after the table of the Last Supper.
Grain
Among Arthur's knights in the list Chrétien de Troyes begins in line 1691 of Erec and Enide.
Grainne
Irish counterpart of Isolde. [More]
Graislemier of Fine Posterne
One of Arthur's vassal lords. [More]
Grallo
The grandson of Conan Meriadoc, he was said to have married Tigridia, sister of Darerca.
Gram
An Arthurian knight.
Gramoflanz
The husband of Itonje, one of the sisters of Gawaine. [More]
Grandalis
Castellan of Crenefort and father of Arthur’s Sir Yvain of Lionel.
Grandes
A king of Gaul. Three of his kin were present at the culmination of the Grail Quest.
Grandgousier
The father of Gargantua. [More]
Grandines the Cruel
An evil knight who was killed by Galahad during the Grail Quest.
Grandoine of the Distant Isle
A count who was a companion of Lord Formis on the Turning Isle. Yder defeated him when Arthur and his knights fought Formis’s knights.
Grandome [Grandomes]
A Saxon warrior who participated in the Saxon invasion of Britain. He was defeated and captured by Gawain in a skirmish near Logres.
Grandon
One of Arthur's knights.
Grantorto
A giant who attacked the kingdom of the maiden Irena. Artegall killed him and saved the kingdom.
Granwen
One of Arthur's warriors and advisors. He was the son of Llyr.
Gratian
Two characters. [More]
- Gratian Municeps - King of Britain.
- Gratian the Pale - A steward of King Ban of Benoic.
Gratille
One of the two possible mothers of Grimal by Evelake, the other suggested mother being Florie.
Grausin
A Knight of the Round Table killed during the Grail Quest.
Gravadain of the Strong Castle
A British nobleman. [More]
Great
Two characters and one location. [More]
- Great Fool - A mighty warrior.
- Great Goddess - Common to many cultures and beliefs.
- Great Spirits Spring - A place in USA.
Green
Four locations, three characters and one item. [More]
- Green Chapel - Where Gawain met the Green Knight.
- Green Island - The realm of King Flois.
- Green Knight - Alias of Cladain the Green.
- Green Knight - Son of Ironside.
- Green Knight - Alias of Pertelope.
- Green Meadow - A land.
- Green Wood - A castle.
- Sir Gawain and the Green Knight - A famous poem.
Gregorio [Gregory]
A pope who once brought Merlin's orthodoxy into question. [More]
Gregory
The name of three priests who presented a holy bell to King Gurguran (Gawain’s ally) and bade him bring it to the Grail Castle.
Greid
One of Arthur’s warriors. [More]
Greidawl Enemy-Subduer [Greidyawl]
One of Arthur’s warriors. [More]
Greingradoan
An Arthurian knight in Heinrich von dem Türlin’s Diu Crône. He scolded Kay for making sport of ladies who failed a chastity test.
Greins
A knight present at the tournament of Sorgarda, which Gawain won.
Greloguevaus
Father of Percivale. [More]
Greminés
An Arthurian knight who joined Gawain’s quest to conquer Rigomer castle.
Greomar
A malevolent knight. [More]
Greoreas
Two characters. [More]
- Greoreas - An enemy of Gawain.
- Greoreas' Nephew - Tried to kill Gawain.
Greslemuef of Finisterre [Grahelens, Gresmurs]
One of Arthur’s noblemen present at the wedding of Erec and Enide. His brother was Guinguemar of the Isle of Avalon.
Gresown
Arthurian knight. [More]
Gressamant
An Arthurian knight defeated in joust by Daniel of the Blossoming Valley.
Greu of Alenie
Knight of the Round Table. [More]
Grey
Two characters. [More]
- Grey-Hammed Lady - A otherworldly woman.
- Grey Lady - A ghost said to haunt Moel Arthur.
Gribalo
A dwarf who served King Bilis. [More]
Griffin
Two characters. [More]
- Griffin - The King of Wales after Caradoc.
- Griffin - A smith.
Griffine
A Knight of the Round Table.
Griffith
A king of Wales who gained his throne by murder, but was ousted by Meriadoc, the true heir to the throne.
Griffon
The knight of the Treacherous Pass. [More]
Griffonet
One of Guinevere’s Queen’s Knights. He opposed the Knights of the Round Table in a tournament at Carhaix.
Griflet Le Fise de Dieu
A knight. [More]
Grifuz [Griffin, Grifud, Gryffitz]
One of Arthur’s knights who was the son of Nogoid.
Grigoras [Gligoras]
A dwarf monarch. [More]
Grigorz
King of Ipotente and cousin of Perceval’s enemy Clamadeu. Grigorz provided Clamadeu with a Castillan war horse named Guverjorz.
Grill
A knight. [More]
Grimal
The illegitimate son of Evelake. [More]
Grim Baron of Castle Hewin
See under Gromer Somer Joure
Grimark
One of Arthur's warriors who was the son of Kinmark.
Grimbald
An earth fiend. [More]
Grime
An Arthurian knight who participated in the Roman War.
Gringalas the Strong
A Knight of the Round Table who participated in the Grail Quest.
Gringamore
Brother of Lyonors and Lynette. [More]
Gringolet [Gringalet, Gringuljete, Winwalite]
Gawaine's magnificent horse. [More]
Grip, Earl
He warred on King Howel in Brittany, and was killed by Tristram.
Grisandoles
The alias of Avenable. [More]
Grisonstino
A hermit who lived in the wilderness of Darnantes. He hosted Tristan and Kahedins during their adventures there.
Grissel ('Grey')
Gawain's horse, which was killed by Sir Galleron during a duel.
Griswold
A knight who joined Mordred's rebellion against Arthur. Gawain killed him in battle.
Gritenland, King of
According to Der Pleier’s Meleranz, the King of Gritenland married Anthonje, Arthur’s sister. He fathered Gaheris.
Grizzle
A nobleman at Arthur’s court. [More]
Groadain
A dwarf who served the lady of Roestoc. [More]
Groing Poire Mele ('Pear Muzzle') [Gremporemole]
A knight with a minuscule nose. He led an echelon of Arthur’s soldiers against King Rions at the battle of Aneblayse.
Gromer
Two characters. [More]
- Gromer - A knight.
- Gromer Somer Joure - A knight who captured Arthur.
Gronosis [Gronois]
Kay the Seneschal's son, according to Chrétien de Troyes, who calls Gronosis "well versed in evil", yet lists him among Arthur's knights.
Gronw Bebyr
The hunter whom Blodeuwedd took as her lover. [More]
Gruddieu
One of the seven survivors. [More]
Grugyn Silver Bristle
An offspring of the boar Twrch Trwyth. [More]
Grummore Grummursum
Knight of the Round Table. [More]
Grus the Wrathful
Grus and his brother Brun of Piciez are among Arthur's knights in the list Chrétien begins in line 1691 of Erec & Enide.
Gryn
One of Arthur’s warriors. [More]
Grysinde
A lady who became the subject of dispute. [More]
Guaire
A King of Connacht and the father of the beautiful Créd, who became the wife of the elderly Marcán, and the ill-fated lover of Cano.
Gualagne
The King of Gualagne. [More]
Guanius [Wanis]
King of the Huns. [More]
Guard, Knights of the [Knights of the Watch]
Not members of the Round Table. [More]
Guares the Black
A Knight of the Round Table, known as the “Ugly, Burned One.” Guares and his brother, Garnaldo, both participated in the Grail Quest.
Guascogna
In La Tavola Ritonda, the King of Guascogna was slain by Lancelot during Arthur’s tournament at Leverzep. The name is a variation of Gascony.
Guelguezins of Hohe Bois
A duke in Arthur's service.
Guendolen
Half-Djinn queen. [More]
Guendoloena
Two characters. [More]
- Guendoloena - Merlin’s wife and a flower-maiden.
- Guendoloena - Arthur’s queen.
Guenevere
Two characters and three items. [More]
- Guenevere - A little-used variant of Guinevere.
- Guenevere's Comb - Left as a marker.
- Guenevere's Mother - The ghost of her mother.
- Guenevere's Shield - A gift from the Lady of the Lake.
- Guenevere's Sleeve - Her token to Lancelot.
Guengasoain [(Gasouains, Guengasouains]
A treacherous knight. [More]
Guenhumara
See Guenevere.
Guenloie
Two characthers. [More]
- Guenloie - The wife of Yder.
- Guenloie - Gawain’s lover.
Guenteflur
The fair, well-mannered sister of King Guivret, Erec’s diminutive friend. She led an idyllic life with her sister Filledamor in Guivret’s city of Penefrec.
Guerdon
Earl of Winchester under Arthur.
Guereliés
An Arthurian knight.
Guergesin
Duke of High Wood. [More]
Guerguint [Gurguint, Gwergound]
Earl of Hereford under Arthur.
Guerin
Two characters. [More]
- Guerin - Ruler of Chartres.
- Guerin - A knight.
Guerrehes
See Gaheris.
Guerrehet
See Gareth.
Gues of Strauz
A Knight of the Round Table.
Guethelin [Gosselyn, Guencelin]
The Archbishop of London in the fifth century. [More]
Guhu
A knight of Arthur’s court. He participated in Arthur’s war against a rebellious vassal named Taulas of Rougemont.
Gui of Carmelide [Guy]
One of the knights sent by Morgan le Fay to kill Alexander the Orphan at the castle Fair Guard. Alexander defeated him.
Guidaban
A knight. [More]
Guidan
A lord. [More]
Guidel
See Guindoel.
Guiderius
A king of Britain. [More]
Guifas
A heathen king killed by King Clarion of Northumberland in the battle of Rockingham.
Guigambresil
The husband of Tancree, niece of Arthur. [More]
Guigar
A Knight of the Round Table who participated in the Grail Quest.
Guigenor [Aguigenor, Guingenor]
Arthur’s grand-niece. [More]
Guignier [Guiner]
Wife of Caradoc Briefbras. [More]
Guillac
King of Denmark in the Didot-Perceval. He assisted Arthur in the Roman War. He was killed fighting Mordred's army at Winchester.
Guilladon
Sister of Taulas of Rougemont, a vassal in rebellion against Arthur.
Guillamar
In Dryden's King Arthur, a friend of the Saxon king Oswald. He may represent Gillamaur of Ireland found in Geoffrey of Monmouth.
Guillant
A great-grandson of Brutus and grandson of Albanact. [More]
Guilodien
A horse ridden by Gawain.
Guilorete
A maiden. [More]
Guinable
A count. [More]
Guinalot
The offspring of Eliavres and a bitch. [More]
Guinan the Pale [Guina(n)s, Gwinas]
A knight. [More]
Guinard
A physician. [More]
Guinas
Two characters. [More]
- Guinas - A count.
- Guinas of Blakestan - A cruel and arrogant knight.
Guinat
A heathen warrior slain by Agravain at a battle near Camelot.
Guincel [Ginses]
A knight. [More]
Guincemain
A knight. [More]
Guindard
A heathen warrior slain by Arthur’s Sir Sagremor at the battle of Diana Bridge.
Guinebal
Two characters. [More]
- Guinebal - Lancelot's uncle.
- Guinebal - A Saxon warrior.
Guinebas
See Gwenbaus.
Guinebaut
The brother of Ban and the elder Bors. Something of a wizard, he made a magic chessboard and caused a dance to continue perpetually.
Guinemant
One of the many Saxon kings who invaded Britain in the early days of Arthur’s reign. He was slain by Gawain in a skirmish at Logres.
Guinemars
Arthur's queen. [More]
Guinevere
Three characters. [More]
- Guinevere - Wife of Arthur.
- Guinevere - An ancestor of Perceval.
- Guinevere the False - The identical half-sister of Guinevere.
Guinglain [Geynleyn, Giglain, Gingalin, Ginglain, Guinglain, Gyngalyn, Gyngelayne, Gyngolyn, Gynleyn]
Sir Gawaine's son. [More]
Guingamuer
Identified by some as the ruler of Avalon, and the lover of Morgan Le Fay.
Guingan of Dolas
A knight to whom Arthur gave command of the Castle of Elms.
Guinganbresil [Guigambresil, Guingambresil]
High steward or advisor to the kings of Escavalon. [More]
Guinglain [Geynleyn, Giglain, Gingalin, Guinglain, Gyngalyn, Gyngelayne, Gyngolyn, Gynleyn]
Gawain's son. See Gingalin.
Guingomar [Gimoers, Gryngamore, Guigomar, Guingamuer, Guinguemar, Gwinganiers]
Lord of the Isle of Avalon. [More]
Guingras [Gringras]
King of Wales. [More
Guiniacalc
Father of Arthur's Sir Alardins.
Guinier [Aguinier]
A vassal of Galehaut. Guinier lent Arthur's Sir Hector a shield to use in battle against the Saxons in Scotland.
Guinlain [Guinlains]
An Arthurian knight who ruled the castle of Tintagel in Renaut de Bâge's Le Bel Inconnu.
Guiomar [Gogenar, Goiomar, Goionar(d), Guyamor]
Guenevere's cousin. [More]
Guiomarc
An ally of Arthur in the Roman War. He was killed fighting Mordred's army.
Guionce [Guionences]
Sensechal of King Cleolas, King Alain of Escavalon, or King Pelles of Corbenic. He fought with Arthur’s forces against the Saxon invasions.
Guiot
A duke from Listenois. [More]
Guirlandot
A knight who rescued Isolde. [More]
Guiromelant
Two characters and one item. [More]
- Guiromelant - An aide to King Amant.
- Guiromelant - A knight who hated Gawain.
- Guiromelant's Ring - Given to Gawain.
Guiron the Courteous [Girone, Guron(e), Gyron]
A noble knight. [More]
Guirrés
A knight who fought on the side of the King with a Hundred Knights at King Mark's Lancien tournament.
Guitard [Guitardus, Gwitard]
The Duke of the Poitevins or Poitou. [More]
Guithelin
King of Britain. [More]
Guittonia
The name of Arthur’s wife given by Giovanni Boccaccio in De Casibus Virorum Illustrium. Mordred married her when he seized Arthur’s throne.
Guivret
Three characters. [More]
- Guivret of Lambale - An Arthurian knight.
- Guivret the Small - A dwarf king.
- Guivret the Younger - Knight of the Round Table.
Guiz the Puny
A knight whom Galahad rescued from Mordred.
Gulistardo
Tristan's first war-horse in La Tavola Ritonda. It was given to him by Bellices, the daughter of the king of Gaul.
Gundebald
King of the Land From Which No One Returns. [More]
Gundeflé [Gondeffles]
A Saxon king. [More]
Gunes
An Arthurian knight who came from Worchester.
Gunphar
King of the Orkney Islands. [More]
Guntel
A page who served Melleranz, Arthur's nephew.
Gunter
King of Denmark. [More]
Guntrannus
Brother of Gundebald. [More]
Gunvasius [Goneweys, Gonfal, Gonwais, Gunfasius, Gunphar]
King of the Orkneys. [More]
Guos
A heathen warrior slain by Gareth at the battle of Diana Bridge.
Gures the Younger
A Knight of the Round Table who participated in the Grail Quest.
Gurgintius
A king of Britain. [More]
Gurguint Barbtruc
A king of Britain. [More]
Gurgurant [Gurguran]
A cannibal king. [More]
Gurgustius
According to Geoffrey of Monmouth, king of Britain in the eighth or seventh century BC. He was the son of King Rivallo and the father of King Sisillius.
Gurmun the Gay
King of Ireland. [More
Gurnemans
Nobleman. [More]
Gurzgi [Gurzgri]
A son of Gornemant de Goort. [More]
Gusg
A warrior in Arthur's service. He was the son of Achen.
Guverjorz
A war horse. [More]
Guy
Three characters. [More]
- Guy - A knight of Cameliard.
- Guy of Warwick - Identical with Arthur.
- Guy the Seeker - A knight.
Guynglaff
A kind of prophet and wizard. [More]
Guyomard
Lover of Morgan Le Fay. [More]
Guyon
A knight. [More]
Gwadyn
Two characters. [More]
- Gwadyn Odyeith - An Arthurian warrior.
- Gwadyn Ossol - An Arthurian warrior.
Gwaeddan
Daughter of Cynfelyn and maid of Arthur’s warrior Syfwlch.
Gwaeth ('Worse')
Daughter of Arthur’s warrior Bwlch.
Gwaethef Oll ('Worst of All')
Daughter of Arthur’s warrior Syfwlch.
Gwair
A cousin of Arthur. [More]
Gwalchafed ('Falcon of Summer') [Gwalchaved]
Might be the original of Gwalchmai. [More]
Gwalchmai (fab Gwyar) [Gwalchmei]
An Arthurian warrior. [More]
Gwalhafed
An Arthurian warrior. [More]
Gwalhwavad
See Galahad.
Gwalchmai
See Gawaine.
Gwallawg
In the Welsh Geraint, a warrior of Arthur’s court who was the son of Lleanawg. A historical King Gwallawg existed in the late sixth century.
Gwarae Golden Hair
One of Arthur’s warriors. [More]
Gwarthegydd
One of Arthur's warriors. [More]
Gwasawg
A warrior of Lord Rhydderch. [More]
Gwastad ('Level')
Father of Arthur’s warrior Gwefyl.
Gwawl
Daughter of Coel and, possibly, wife of Cunedda.
Gwawrddur
Two characters. [More]
- Gwawrddur - A British warrior.
- Gwawrddur Hunchback - Father of three warriors.
Gweddw
Owner of the horse Gwynn Dun Mane, which the warrior Culhwch had to obtain as one of his tasks.
Gwefyl ('Lip')
A warrior in Arthur’s service. [More]
Gweir
Nine characters. [More]
- Gweir - A warrior.
- Gweir - One of Arthur's uncles.
- Gweir - A warrior and advisor.
- Gweir False Valor - One of Arthur's uncles.
- Gweir Great Valor - A warrior.
- Gweir Gwrhyd Ennwir - One of Arthur's uncles.
- Gweir Paladyr Hir - One of Arthur's uncles.
- Gweir Servant of Birds - One of Arthur's uncles.
- Gweir White Shaft - One of Arthur's uncles.
Gwen
Two characters and one item. [More]
- Gwen - A mantle.
- Gwen - Arthur grandmother.
- Gwen Pendragon - An enchanter.
Gwenabwy
Daughter of Caw, sister of twenty brothers, and mother of Arthur’s warrior Gwydre by Llwydeu.
Gwenbaus
Brother of Kings Ban and Bors. [More]
Gwenddalou [Gwenddolau]
A british chieftain. [More]
Gwendolen
Three characters. [More]
- Gwendolen - An early queen of Britain.
- Gwendolen - Arthur's fairy lover.
- Gwendolen - A lover of Merlin.
Gwendydd [Gwenddydd]
Myrddin's sister. [More]
Gwenhwyach [Gwenhwyvach]
The sister of Guinevere in Welsh tradition. [More]
Gwenhwyfar
The original form of Guinevere. [More]
Gwenn
One item and three characters. [More]
- Gwenn - A white mantle.
- Gwenn - Grandmother of Arthur.
- Gwenn Alarch - Lady at Arthur's court.
- Gwenn Lliant - Lady at Arthur's court.
Gwenwledyr
Daughter of Gwawrddur the Hunchback, sister of Duach, Brathach, and Nerthach, and a lady at Arthur’s court.
Gwenwynwyn
Two characters. [More]
- Gwenwynwyn - Arthur's greatest warrior.
- Gwenwynwyn - One of Arthur's warriors.
Gwernabwy
The Eagle of Gwernabwy. [More]
Gwerthmwl
A ruler who served Arthur.
Gwestyl
The father of Arthur's adviser and warrior Gweir.
Gwevyl
One of the members of Culhwch quest to locate Olwen. [More]
Gwgawn Red Sword
A warrior who served Owain.
Gwgon Gwron
Son of Peredur, listed as one of the “three Prostrate Chieftains of Britain” in the Welsh Triads.
Gwiawn Cat Eye
One of the members of Culhwch quest to locate Olwen. [More]
Gwidon
Brother of Gawain in the Hebrew Melekh Artus. As the son of Lot and Arthur’s sister, he occupies the place given to Gareth in other tales.
Gwilenhin
One of Arthur’s warriors. [More]
Gwilym
One of Arthur’s warriors. [More]
Gwinam Goddwf Hir
The horse of Sir Kay.
Gwion Bach
Son of Gwreang. [More]
Gwirnesis
An Arthurian knight.
Gwitart
Son of Aedd, brother of Odgar, and one of Arthur’s warriors in Culhwch. He appears in Geoffrey of Monmouth as Guitard.
Gwladys, Saint
Mother of Saint Cadoc. [More]
Gwlgawd of Goddodin
Owner of a magical wine horn. As one of his tasks, Culhwch had to obtain this horn from Gwlgawd for Olwen’s wedding feast.
Gwlwlwyd Chestnut Hair
Owner of the Yellow Pale-White Ox and the Spotted Ox. As one of his tasks, Culhwch had to obtain these oxen from Gwlwlwyd.
Gwlyddyn the Carpenter [Glwyddyn, Glwydyn]
Arthur’s master architect and builder. [More]
Gwragedd Annw(f)n
The name sometimes used to refer to supernatural women who lived in lakes. It means 'Dames of the Lower Regions' or 'Dames of Annwfn'.
Gwrddnei Cat Eye
One of Arthur’s warriors. [More]
Gwrddywal
A warrior in Arthur’s service who was the son of Efrei.
Gwreang
The father of Gwion Bach.
Gwres
A warrior from Rheged who served Owain. He carried Owain’s banner in battle.
Gwrfan Wild Hair
An Arthurian warrior. [More]
Gwrfoddu Hên [Gwrfoddhu, Gwrfoddu]
A maternal uncle of Arthur. [More]
Gwrgi
Three characters. [More]
- Gwrgi - Relative of Peredur and Arddun.
- Gwrgi Gwastra - A vassal of Pyderi.
- Gwrgi Seferi - A huntsman.
Gwrgwst Half Naked
An Arthurian warrior. [More]
Gwrhyr
Two characters. [More]
- Gwrhyr Fat Cattle - An Arthurian warrior.
- Gwrhyr Gwalstawd Ieitheodd - 'The Interpreter'.
Gwri
Son of Pwyll and Rhiannon. [More]
Gwrrith
A Welsh warrior. [More]
Gwrvan Gwallt-avwy
A character who appears in the Mabinogion, and is thought, by some, to be the origin of the Arthurian knight Sir Gawain.
Gwrvawr
An ancestor of Arthur in the maternal pedigree in Bonedd yr anwr.
Gwryon
Father of some of Arthur’s warriors. [More]
Gwyar ('Blood')
A parent of Gawain. [More]
Gwyddawg
Two characters. [More]
- Gwyddawg - The killer of Kay.
- Gwyddawg Gwyr - A warrior.
Gwydden the Difficult
One of Arthur’s warriors. His mother was an enchanted hound named Rhymi. He had a brother named Gwyddrud.
Gwyddno
Two characters. [More]
- Gwyddno - Arthur's warrior.
- Gwyddno Garanhir - The father of Elphin.
Gwyddrud
One of Arthur’s warriors. His mother was a magical hound named Rhymi. He had a brother named Gwydden.
Gwydion
Son of Dôn. [More]
Gwydolwyn the Dwarf [Gruddlwyn]
An Arthurian warrior. [More]
Gwydre
Two characters. [More]
- Gwydre - One of Arthur’s warriors.
- Gwydre - A son of Arthur.
Gwyl ('Modest')
One of Arthur's three mistresses, according to the Welsh Triad 57. She was also the daughter of Gendawd.
Gwyn
Three characters. [More]
- Gwyn ap Nudd - A Welsh deity.
- Gwyn Godyfron - Originally a Celtic god.
- Gwyn Llogell Gwyr - A magistrate.
Gwyngad
Son of Caw, one of twenty brothers, and one of Arthur’s warriors.
Gwyngelli
One of Arthur’s warriors who participated in the hunt for Twrch Trwyth.
Gwyniarte of Bloy
A knight in Arthur’s service who fought at the battle of Bedegraine and was unhorsed by the King with a Hundred Knights.
Gwynliw the Bearded
Father of Arthur's warrior Cadog.
Gwynn
Ten characters. [More]
- Gwynn - Originally a Celtic deity.
- Gwynn - An Arthurian warrior.
- Gwynn - One of Arthur's warriors.
- Gwynn - One of Arthur's warriors.
- Gwynn - An Arthurian warrior.
- Gwynn ap Nudd - Lord of the Dead.
- Gwynn Dun Mane - A horse.
- Gwynn Gohoyw - Father of Cigfa.
- Gwynn Hên - Father of Heilyn.
- Gwynn Irascible - Arthur’s steward.
Gwynnan
Father of Arthur’s warrior Teithi the Old.
Gwynnlym Filwk [Gynnlym, Gynnlyw}
King of Gwynllyg and abductor of Saint Gwladys. [More]
Gwys
One of Twrch Trwyth’s piglets, killed in battle against Arthur’s warriors at Mynydd Amanw.
Gwyrangon
During the reign of Vortigern, Gwyrangon ruled Kent, though Vortigern subsequently gave Kent to Hengist.
Gwystyl ('Hostage')
Son of Nwython, brother of Rhun and Llwydeu, and one of Arthur’s warriors.
Gwythr [Gwythyr]
One of Arthur’s warriors. [More]
Gyamoure
A knight. [More]
Gyeryes
An Arthurian knight.
Gyffroun le Flowdous
A knight. [More]
Gyflet [Gyflet, Gyflette, Gyrflet, Gyrflette, Gylet, Jeffelot, Jurflete]
Squire of Guinglain. [More]
Gyfre
Servant of Sir Launfal. [More]
Gylbert the Bastard
A knight. [More]
Gyllymer
Knight of the Round Table. [More]
Gymele of Schitriele
A maiden who served Isolde. [More]
Gyneth
Daughter of Arthur. [More]
Gyromalance
One of Arthur’s knights. [More]
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