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PERSONS IN THE ARTHURIAN LEGENDS - H
Habren
The daughter of Locrinus. [More]
Hadrian [Adrian, Ludranes]
Roman Emperor from 117 to 138. [More]
Hag of Hell
A mysterious, supernatural woman. [More]
Hags of Gloucester
Collective term for nine witches. [More]
Hagueniax
A knight in Arthur’s service.
Hairy Carl
A monster who abducted the maiden Amoret but was defeated and killed by Arthur’s squire Timias and the huntress Belphoebe.
Hallolkis
A knight in Arthur's service.
Halwyn [Aflawn]
Father of Arthur's warrior Huarwar. His name means 'not full'.
Handsome
Five characters. [More]
- Handsome Cad - The name given to Sir Bors.
- Handsome Coward - Knight of the Round Table.
- Handsome Founding - A Lancelot nickname.
- Handsome Prisoner - Brian of the Isles' alias.
- Handsome Young Man - A name of Meriadeuc.
Hanguis
One of Lancelot's squires.
Haram [Harans]
A Saxon king. [More]
Hardiant [Hardians]
A Saxon king who, with many others, invaded Britain at the beginning of Arthur’s reign.
Hardifius
A knight present at the tournament of Sorgarda, which Gawain won.
Hardiz
The King of Gascony. [More]
Hardolf
A knight. [More]
Hargodabrans [Bardogabran, Bordogabron, Hardagabran, Hardogabran, Hargadabrant, Hargodabran(t)]
Leader of the Sesnes. [More]
Harinan
Igerne’s first husband. [More]
Harlequin [Arlecchino, Hellekin]
See Arlecchino.
Harlon, King
See under Argustus.
Harniel [Harmel]
Duke of Harniel's daughter. [More]
Harpe
One location and one character. [More]
- Harpe, Castel de - Perhaps Bagdemagus' castle.
- Harpe, Damoiselle á La - Maybe a castelaine.
Harpin
Two characters. [More]
- Harpin of the Mountain - An evil giant.
- Harpin the Red - A knight.
Harrahoars
A Saxon warrior present at the battle at Vambieres between the Saxon King Aminaduc and King Arthur.
Harry le Fise Lake [Harry le Fyse Lake]
Knight of the Round Table. [More]
Hartmann von Aue
A German poet. [More]
Hartwaker
Son of Hengist. [More]
Hasart
The seneschal of the King of the Barren Wasteland. [More]
Haterel
A count who fathered Arthur’s Sir Equinot.
Hatlayne
The chamberlain of Lufamour. [More]
Haud of Schuwake
The name of Lancelot's father in Sir Lancelot du Lake, a sixteenth-century English ballad. In most stories, Lancelot's father is named Ban.
Haudebourc [Antebourc, Handeborc]
The Duke of Haudebourc captured and imprisoned Arthur and some of his knights. He was slain by Morholt, who freed the prisoners.
Haughty
Three characters. [More]
- Haughty Knight of the Heath - A knight who fights Lancelot.
- Haughty Knight of the Rock on the Narrow Way - A knight.
- Haughty Maid of Logres - A maiden whom challenges Gawaine.
Haupt
A wandering squire. [More]
Havelin
King of Karahes. [More]
Head of Annwn
Arthur travels to his realm and steals his magic cauldron. [More]
Hebes le Renoumes [Hebes the Famous, Berbes, Habé, Ebes]
Tristram's squire. [More]
Hebron
An alternative name for Brons. [More]
Hebusan
A giant who captured and imprisoned Arthur. [More]
Hector
Seven characters. [More]
- Hector - An ancestor of the “Brown” family.
- Hector - A Trojan hero.
- Hector des Mares - A knight.
- Hector of the Fens - Lancelot’s half-brother.
- Hector the Brown - A warrior.
- Hector the Brown - Member of the "Brown" family.
- Hector the Noble - A knight.
Hectymere
A Knight of the Round Table who was the brother of Sir Edward of Carnavron and Sir Pryamus.
Hecuba
A Knight of the Round Table who participated in the Grail Quest. His brother was Sir Eladinan.
Hedor [Hector]
Gawain’s paternal grandfather. [More]
Hefeydd
Two characters. [More]
- Hefeydd Hên - Father of Rhiannon.
- Hefeydd One Cloak - One of Arthur's warriors.
Heglan [Egglane]
A knight in Arthur’s court from Camelot, defeated in duel by King Pellinore.
Heidyn
According to some sources, the name of Taliesin's murderer.
Heilyn
One of the seven survivors. [More]
Heimet
A knight present at the tournament of Sorgarda, which Gawain won.
Heinrich von dem Turlin
The thirteenth-century German poet and author of Diu Crône, a Grail romance that makes Gawain the hero.
Hela
The Queen of Hell in Norse mythology. [More]
Helaes de la Forest Perilleuse [Helaés of Limos]
A countess who became Gawain's lover. [More]
Helain
Six characters. [More]
- Helain - A peasant.
- Helain de Taningues - A squire.
- Helain the Black - A knight.
- Helain the Brown - A knight.
- Helain the Dragon - A knight.
- Helain the White - Son of Bors.
Helaine
Three characters. [More]
- Helaine - A king who imprisoned Sir Hector.
- Helaine - Variation of Elaine.
- Helaine the Peerless - Sir Persides' wife.
Helaius
Nephew of Joseph of Arimathea and ancestor of Arthur on the maternal side, according to the pedigree of John of Glastonbury.
Heldins [Heldin]
The first ruler of Denmark. [More]
Heledd
One of the Three Unrestricted Guests. [More]
Helena
Two characters. [More]
- Helena - Kidnapped by a giant.
- Helena, Saint - Daughter of Coel.
Heles
A Knight of the Round Table who appears at the healing of Sir Urry.
Heli
A little-used variant of Beli. [More]
Heliades
An ally of Mordred. [More]
Helians of Gomeret [Elyas]
A knight in the service of Morgan le Fay. [More]
Helias
Two characters. [More]
- Helias - Duke of Rognes.
- Helias of Toulouse - A sage and scribe.
Heliap
As nearly as I can make out the text of Vulgate VII, Heliap was Sir Sagramor's lady love.
Helie
Three characters. [More]
- Helie - A lady with an adventure.
- Helie - A knight.
- Helie of Ragres - A knight.
Helient
Daughter of the King of North Wales. [More]
Helifer
A knight defeated by Sir Gurion at the Perilous Pass after he revealed his love for Guiron’s amie.
Helin
Three characters. [More]
- Helin - Son of Helin the Red.
- Helin le Blank - Knight of the Round Table.
- Helin the Red - Knight.
Helior of the Thorn
A knight who abducted the wife of Sir Daguenet, Arthur’s fool. Daguenet eventually killed him.
Heliot [Elyot]
A renowned harpist. [More]
Helis
Three characters. [More]
- Helis - A knight.
- Helis - A knight.
- Helis the Pale - A knight.
Heliz the Black [Elys]
A knight, subservient to Duke Chalaunce of Clarence, who fought in the tournament at Sorelois.
Helizabel
Mother of Galahad. [More]
Hellawes the Sorceress
An enchantress. [More]
Hellekin
A fairy king who became Morgan Le Fay's lover. [More]
Helpherich of Nasseran
King of the Round Table. [More]
Hely
A king of Britain. [More]
Helyan
Two characters. [More]
- Helyan of Ireland - Knight of the Round Table.
- Helyan the Pale - Knight of the Round Table.
Helyas
A knight. [More]
Helyes
One character and one item. [More]
- Helyes of Thoulouse - Duke Galeholt's chief clerk.
- Helyes' Book - A little book with powers.
Helyor
A knight. [More]
Helys the Red
A knight whose nephew, Taulas, was killed by Arthur’s knights. Afterwards, Helys attacked any knights of Arthur’s service that he came across.
Hemison
Lover of Morgan Le Fay. [More]
Hen
Six characters. [More]
- Hen Beddestyr - One of Arthur's warriors.
- Hen Gedymeddeith - An Arthurian warrior.
- Hen Groen - One of Arthur's warriors.
- Hen Was - One of Arthur's warriors.
- Hên Wen - A pig in Welsh tradition.
- Hen Wyneb - One of Arthur's warriors.
Hendris [Ho(n)dri(s)]
King of Slavonia. He joined his ally, Emperor Thereus of Rome, in a war against Arthur. He was killed by Gawain.
Henec Suctellois
A Knight of the Round Table who was the son of Gawain.
Henete
One of Arthur’s knights. Henete was one of many to ride after Meleagant when Meleagant kidnapped Guinevere, but he was defeated.
Hengist
A semi-legendary Saxon leader. [More]
Henin the Old
The father of Garwen, according to the Welsh Triads, his daughter being named as one of the three mistresses of Arthur.
Henri
Two characters. [More]
- Henri of the Borderlands - A knight.
- Henri the Courteous - A knight.
Henry
Three characters. [More]
- Henry - Yvain's father.
- Henry - The Emperor of Germany.
- Henry II - King of England.
Henwen [Hên Wen]
A pig whose offspring were going to cause untold trouble for Britain. [More]
Her
Son of Yder. [More]
Heraut [Barant]
The real name of the King with a Hundred Knights in the Prose Tristan and in Malory.
Herawde
A “great lord” from Rome, killed fighting Arthur’s warriors in the Roman War.
Herbert
The godson of a hostler named Heudins, with whom Lancelot lodged on his way to Rigomer castle. Herbert loved Heudins’ daughter, Eme.
Herenc
An Arthurian knight who joined Gawain’s quest to conquer Castle Rigomer.
Héri the Clever [Heri]
A counselor of King Mark. [More]
Herlan
Three characters. [More]
- Herlan - The grandson of Joseph of Arimathea.
- Herlan of Benoic - A knight.
- Herlan the Bearded - A knight.
Herlen [Harlon]
Father of Argustes, a knight aided by Lancelot during the Grail Quest.
Herlews le Berbeus and his Lady
Balin le Savage follwed her. [More]
Herlinde
A lady loved by King Vridebrant of Scotland. [More]
Herlion [Helyois]
A king defeated by Lancelot in a tournament at Pomeglai. His brother was King Clarion of Northumberland.
Herman
Two characters. [More]
- Herman - Garin's son.
- Herman - Count of Triple.
Hermance
King of the Delectable Isle and The Red City. [More]
Hermesent
Daughter of Igraine and Hoel. [More]
Hermind [Erminide]
Knight of the Round Table. [More]
Hermit
Three characters and two locations. [More]
- Hermit King - A title.
- Hermit King - Perceval’s uncle.
- Hermit of the Hedge - A knight.
- Hermit's Cross - Home of Gais the Large.
- Hermit's Spring - A fountain.
Hermoine the Hermit
A holy man from Tarsus. [More]
Hermondine
A daughter of the King of Scotland. [More]
Hernant
Two characters. [More]
- Hernant - A king.
- Hernant the Young - A squire.
Herne the Hunter [Hern]
The leader of the Wild Hunt. [More]
Hernox [Arnauld, Arnault, Ernol, Erveus, Hernol, Hernoul]
A vassal of Arthur. [More]
Herowdes
An emperor of Rome. [More]
Herselojde [Herzeloyde]
Percivale's mother. [More]
Hertant
A Saxon warrior, involved in the attack on Vandalior's Castle early in Arthur's reign, Hertant was the nephew of the Saxon king or leader Minadus.
Hervi of Rivel [Harvy, Hernil, Herui(s), Herv(i)eu, Hervis]
An old knight. [More]
Hervyn
A nobleman who held a tournament. [More]
Hervyse de la Forest Savage
A Knight of the Round Table, possibly identical to Hervi.
Heryan the Brown
A squire to Sir Guiron the Courteous who was knighted for his service.
Heryll
A knight in the service of Cador of Cornwall. He participated in Arthur’s war against Rome.
Herzeloyde
See Herselojde
Hesperides
Father of Mador. [More]
Hettor
A knight present at King Uther Pendragon’s Urbano tournament. He was defeated by King Lot. This name often appears as a variation of Hector.
Hetwn
Father of Arthur’s warrior Cynedyr the Wild. He has two epithets: “Silver Brow” and “the Leper.”
Heudins
An Irish shepherd. [More]
Heveydd Hên
See Hefeydd.
Hew
Two characters. [More]
- Hew - A knight who served Lord Golagros.
- Hew de la Montayne - A knight.
Hewin
One character and one location. [More]
- Hewin - A duke.
- Hewin, Castle - In Cumberland.
Hewis
An Arthurian knight.
Heywood, Thomas
A seventeenth-century author. [More]
High
One character and three locations. [More]
- High Mountain, Count of the - A nobleman.
- High Rock - One of the Arthur’s Castles.
- High Walls - A castle in Benoic.
- High Wild Forest - Pellinore's domain.
Hildifonsus
A Welsh bishop. [More]
Hind of the Fairies
An animal who led Arthur to a cave. [More]
Hipomenes [Ypomenés]
The grandfather of the Questing Beast. [More]
Hippolytus
The ruler of Crete who owed his allegiance to Rome, and was called upon to join Lucius in the war against Arthur.
Hir
Two characters. [More]
- Hir Atrym - Brother of Hir Erwn.
- Hir Erwn - Brother of Hir Atrym.
Hirelglas [Herupeys, Hire(s)lg(l)as]
Nephew of Bedivere. [More]
Hirtacius
King of Parthia. [More]
Hiuteger
A Scottish duke. [More]
Hlöovir
A king of Spain. [More]
Hocelice
The name by which Galahad, a son of Joseph of Arimathea, became known after he had ascended to the throne of Wales.
Hoel
Five characters. [More]
- Hoel - King of Brittany or Nantes.
- Hoel - King of Gohenet.
- Hoel - The other name of King Aramont of Brittany.
- Hoel - The duke of Cornwall.
- Hoël - The name of several kings or lords.
Hoelaés
A Saxon warrior who was part of the Saxon army fought by Arthur at the siege of Vambieres.
Hojir of Mannesvelt
A count called the Red Knight. [More]
Holdin [Holden, Holdyne, Howeldin]
One of Arthur’s nobles. [More]
Holger [Ogier]
A Danish hero whom the Danes hold is to be identified with Ogier.
Holofernes
King of Sarras. He made war on King Tholomer of Babylonia. He was killed and succeeded by King Evalach.
Honolan, Count of
[More]
Honorius
Fifth-century Roman Emperor of the Western Empire. [More]
Hontzlake
A knight from Wendland. [More]
Horn
Two characters and four items. [More]
- Horn - Hengist’s brother.
- Horn, Knight with the - Arthurian knight.
- Horn of Bran Galad - One of the Thirteen Treasures of Britain.
- Horn of Elephant's Bone - Hung near Castle Dangerous.
- Horn of Ivory - At the Castle of Maidens.
- Horn of Lady Tristerat of Savoy - A magical horn.
Horsa [Horse, Horsus]
Brother of Hengist who accompanied him to Britain. [More]
Host-Splitter
The horse belonging to Arthur’s warrior Caradawg Strong-Arm.
Howe
A nephew of Arthur and brother of Jon. [More]
Howel [Hoel of Brittany, Howell]
Sometimes called King, sometimes called Duke of Brittany. [More]
Hríngr
Earl of Spain and brother of Siguròr and Isolde the Dark. He gave his sister to Tristan when the latter conquered Spain.
Hrothwina
Alternative spelling for Ronwen. [More]
Hu Gadarn
A hero who killed an afanc. [More]
Huabwy
An Arthurian warrior who was the son of Gwryon.
Huail
Variant of Hueil.
Huandaw
A gatekeeper at King Arthur’s court. He served Glewlwyd Strong Grip and was killed by the boar Twrch Trwyth during the epic hunt.
Huarwar
An Arthurian warrior. [More]
Hubaus the Brown
One of the knights of the “Brown” lineage.
Hudibras
An early King of Britain. [More]
Hue of the Red Castle [Hugh]
A knight. [More]
Hueil
One character and one location. [More]
- Hueil - A son of Caw and brother of Gildas.
- Hueil's Stone - A stone in Ruthin, Clwyd.
Huelins of Bedigan
A knight who joined Arthur’s battles against the Saxons at Clarence and Vambieres.
Huet
A squire present at the tournament at Lancien, thrown by King Mark of Cornwall.
Huge Yellow
The horse belonging to Urien’s son Pasgen.
Hugon [Hewgon]
A knight defeated in combat by Sir Alexander the Orphan at Fair Guard.
Huiscam
Enide's father. [More]
Humber
One character and one location. [More]
- Humber - A leader of Huns.
- Humber - A river in northeast England.
Humildis
The renowned brother of Gener of Kartis, a maiden who helped Gawain during his Grail Quest.
Hunbaut
Knight of the Round Table. [More]
Huncamunca
In Henry Fielding's Tom Thumb (1730), the name of Arthur's daughter. [More]
Hunes
An Arthurian knight who joined Gawain's quest to conquer Rigomer castle.
Huneson [Hemison, Onesun]
The lover of Morgan le Fay. [More]
Huns
A collection of warlike Asiatic tribes. [More]
Hunting
One location and two characters. [More]
- Hunting Causeway - A haunted road.
- Hunting Knight - An alias.
- Hunting Maiden - An alias.
Huon de Bordeaux
A knight. [More]
Huntress of Windsor
She shot Lancelot. [More]
Husdent [Hiudan, Hodain, Hudenc, Idonia, Utant]
Tristan’s dog. [More]
Hwyrddyddwg ('Late Bringer')
The horse belonging to Arthur’s warrior Bwlch.
Hygwydd
A servant of Arthur. [More]
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