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PERSONS IN THE ARTHURIAN LEGENDS - R
Radigund
Queen of the Amazons. [More]
Radurants [Raidurains]
A knight. [More]
Raface
A Knight of the Round Table who embarked with the others on the Grail Quest.
Raginel
See Guindoel.
Ragnell, Dame [Ragnelle]
A loathsome-looking lady whom Gawain married. [More]
Raguidel
One character and one location. [More]
- Raguidel - A noble knight.
- Raguidel - A castle.
Raimel of Loventel
A knight in Arthurs service.
Raindurant [Boidurant, Randurz]
A knight. [More]
Rains
A knight present at the Sorgarda tournament, which Gawain won.
Ramuret
A skilled knight slain by Karyet (Gareth) in Ulrich von Zatzikhoven's Lanzelet. He could be identified with Wace's Romarec or Wolfram's Gahmuret.
Rancier the Pilgrim [Ansirus]
Father of Alice the Belle Pilgrim. He was a duke, related to Lancelot, who made a pilgrimage to Jerusalem every three years.
Randol [Ralidol]
A Saxon who joined King Rions’ invasion of Carmelide. [More]
Rannald [Raunald]
One of Arthur's knights. [More]
Ranner
King of Miranceis, father of Angledis, and grandfather of Alexander the Orphan. His grandson was raised by his constable, Berengier, in the castle Magance.
Raolais
Also known as the Green Knight. [More]
Raolaus
A Saxon king who, under King Hargadabran, fought Arthur’s forces at the battle of Clarence.
Raoul of Chaux
An old knight. [More]
Rapas
A heathen king who helped King Oriel plunder northern Britain at the beginning of Arthur’s reign.
Raphael
An angel who guided Arthur through his conquest of the Saxons, according to Blackmore.
Rathlean
Mother of the Otherworld woman, Ailleann, she was therefore, for a time, Arthur's mother-in-law.
Rathtyen
A lady at Arthur's court who was the daughter of Clememyl.
Raven
After his death Arthur's soul went into a raven's body in Cornish folklore. [More]
Raynald
An Arthurian knight who participated in the Roman War. He was the brother of Richer and the son of Rowlaunde.
Raynbrown
A knight and the son of Sir Ironside.
Raynold
Knight of the Round Table. [More]
Razalic
A mighty Saracen lord from Azagouc. [More]
Rebedinch
An Arthurian knight in Heinrich von dem Türlin's Diu Crône. His name seems to be a variation of Roberdic, the name of a place in Chrétien's Erec.
Rechaux the Strong
Brother of Corsabrin (a knight killed by Palamedes) and son of Aristot. He married a princess from Iquanz.
Red
Seventeen locations and twenty-one characters. [More]
- Red Castle - Three locations.
- Red City - Two locations.
- Red City, King of the - An ally of Rigomer castle.
- Red Cross - Two locations.
- Red Cross Knight - Carried a shield with a red cross.
- Red Forest - With a Red Knight.
- Red Giant - He killed Aliban of the Waste City.
- Red Knight - Sixteen characters.
- Red Mountain - Inhabited by a hermit.
- Red Olive Tree - A hermitage.
- Red Rose Knight - Tom a'Lincoln's alias.
- Red Sea - Between Egypt and Arabia.
- Red Stone - A holy site.
- Red Tower - Two locations.
- Red Tower Bridge - Built by Argan.
- Red Wolf-Tread - A horse.
Redion
According to Geoffrey of Monmouth, a king of Britain in the second century BC. He succeeded King Eldol and was succeeded by King Rhydderch.
Redoubted
One location and one character. [More]
- Redoubted Island - Inhabited by a giant.
- Redoubted Giant of the Sure Keep - Killed by Arthur.
Regin
Two characters. [More]
- Regin - A king of Britain.
- Regin - A knight.
Reimambram of Zadas
A terrible giant. [More]
Reincarnation
The idea that a soul passes from one body to another on death. [More]
Reinion of Hungary
A king who ruled the Castle of Most Ill Adventure. [More]
Remus
King of Rome. [More]
Renoart
A warrior. [More]
Renwein
A variant of Ronwen, the daughter of the Saxon leader Hengist.
Repanse de Schoie [Repanse de Schoye]
The Grail bearer. [More]
Restor de Tristram
The name given to a hero of a lost romance. [More]
Retan
The duke of Pergalt. [More]
Reveline
The Count of Reveline was defeated in a tournament by Yvain.
Revellus
One of Arthur's noblemen in the Norse Erex Saga. His brothers were Bilis, the dwarf king, and Brattur.
Reynez
An Arthurian knight who was the son of Colys.
Rhedefre
The Stag of Rhedenfre. [More]
Rheidwn Arwy [Rheiddwn]
An Arthurian warrior who was the son of Beli. “Arwy” may signify “the Rough.”
Rheu Rhwydd Dyrys
One of Arthur’s warriors and chief huntsmen. His surnames indicate “easy and difficult.”
Rhiannon
A goddess. [More]
Rhioganedd
An Arthurian warrior who was the son of the King of Ireland.
Rhitta [Cawr, Rhicca, Rica, Ricca, Rith, Ritho]
A giant. [More]
Rhiwallawn
A son of Urien who fought against the Saxons and enjoyed a number of victories.
Rhonabwy
One of the soldiers of Madawg. [More]
Rhuddvyw Rhys
An Arthurian warrior killed at Garth Grugyn by Grugyn Silver Bristle, a piglet pursued by Arthur and his warriors.
Rhufawn the Radiant
An Arthurian warrior. [More]
Rhun
Five characters. [More]
- Rhun - A warrior.
- Rhun - A warrior.
- Rhun - A warrior.
- Rhun - Archbishop.
- Rhun Red Adler - A warrior.
Rhyawdd [Rahawd]
One of Arthur’s warriors and advisors. [More]
Rhych Seferi
An Arthurian warrior in Welsh tradition, known to entertain his comrades with song. He was skilled with a club, and he used his boots as throwing weapons.
Rhydderch
Three characters. [More]
- Rhydderch - A king of Britain.
- Rhydderch - King of Stratclyde.
- Rhydderch the Generous - King of Cumbria.
Rhyferys [Rhyverys]
Arthur's master of hounds in the Welsh legend Geraint.
Rhygenydd
A cleric. [More]
Rhymhi
A magic female dog in Welsh legend. [More]
Rhynnon Stiff Beard
The owner of magical bottles. [More]
Rhys One-Tooth
Welsh warrior who apparently died in a battle against King Maelgwn of Gwynned. In an early Welsh poem, Myrddin and Taliesin lament his passing.
Rial
King of Jeraphin. [More]
Rialt
A count. [More]
Rica
Father of Arthur’s warrior Gormant. [More]
Ricart
A companion of Agravain. [More]
Riccarda
The wife of the King With a Hundred Knights, and sister of Galehaut, according to the I Due Tristani. In La Tavola Ritonda, she is called Delice.
Rich Fisher
An alterative name sometimes used to refer to the Fisher King.
Richard
Four characters. [More]
- Richard - A count.
- Richard - Arthur's cousin.
- Richard - An Irish count.
- Richard - Son of the King of Jerusalem.
Riche Soudier
Lord of the Castle Orguellous. [More]
Richer [Richier]
An earl in Arthur’s service. [More]
Richevie Ventura
A young man baptized and knighted by Lancelot and Tristan. He married the daughter of Count Sebio of Cologia.
Richier
Three characters. [More]
- Richier - A knight.
- Richier - A duke.
- Richier of the Valley - A squire.
Richomarch [Rimar, Rimarc]
One of Arthur’s barons, who fought and died against the Romans at the battle of Soissons.
Riculf [Ridulph, Rycolf]
King of Norway. [More]
Ridras
In Arthour and Merlin, a heathen king slain by King Ban of Benoic at the battle of Aneblayse. The character appears unnamed in the Vulgate Merlin.
Ridwathelan
A nephew of Bedivere in Layamon. [More]
Rieingulid
According to Welsh tradition, sister of Igraine, thus Arthur's aunt. She was the mother of Saint Illtyd.
Rielei of Wrowele
Knight of the Round Table. [More]
Rience
A king. See under Ryons.
Rig Antona
A title of Celtic goddesses. [More]
Rigal of Rone
One of Lord Golagros’s knights. [More]
Riger the Brown
A knight. [More]
Rigolin
A knight from Nantes. [More]
Rim [Rens, Rins]
A knight. [More]
Rima
A maiden rescued by Tristan from a serpent.
Rinalt
A count who served King Dulcemar of Tandernas. [More]
Rioderodes
A knight defeated by Erec. [More]
Riole
The Count of Nantes. [More]
Rion
King of the Isles. See Ryons.
Riothamus [Rigatamos, Riothimir]
A British king. [More]
Ris
Two characters. [More]
- Ris - A British king.
- Ris - King of Outre-Ombre.
Rischoyde
Perceval’s great-aunt. [More]
Riseut
A lady who stole a hound from Perceval. [More]
Ritschart
Two characters. [More]
- Ritschart - Count of Tumane.
- Ritschart of Navers - A count.
Rivalin
Three characters. [More]
- Rivalin - Ruler of Nantes.
- Rivalin Canelengres - Tristan's father.
- Rivalin - A king.
Rivalld
One of Arthur’s dukes in the Norse Erex Saga. He was present at the wedding of Erec and Enide.
Rivallo
A king of Britain. [More]
Riwallawn
A son of Urien of Rheged.
Roaz
An evil and villainous king. [More]
Robber Knight
A thief and murderer. [More]
Robert
Two characters. [More]
- Robert - Squire.
- Robert - Lord of the castle Sotain Herbert.
Robin Goodfellow
The son of Oberon by a human girl. [More]
Roccetto
The court fool of King Faramon of France. He foretold Morholt's death at the hands of Tristan.
Rochedon [Rocedon]
The daughter of the Duke of Rochedon. [More]
Rochemont
Knight of the Round Table.
Rochester
One location and one character. [More]
- Rochester - A city.
- Rochester, Bishop of - Went to Rome.
Rock
Seven locations and one character. [More]
- Rock Castle - A castle.
- Rock, Lady of the - An old woman.
- Rock of Blood - A cliff.
- Rock of Canguin - A castle.
- Rock of Hermits - An island.
- Rock of Merlin - Merlin's tomb.
- Rock of the Cornishwoman - A castle.
- Rock of the Maidens - A high rock.
Rocky Crag
In the Vulgate Merlin, the Duke of the Rocky Crag allied with Arthur and pledged support to Arthur's war against the Saxons.
Roddan
A duke in Arthur's service.
Rodric [Sodric]
A king of Picts. [More]
Roestoc
One location and one character. [More]
- Roestoc - The Plains of Roestoc.
- Roestoc, Lady of - Ruler of Roestoc.
Rogedal of Mirnetalle
A count once defeated in combat by Perceval.
Roger [Ugier]
A knight. [More]
Roges
An enchanted prince. [More]
Rohais
A maiden. [More]
Rohand [Rohant]
Steward of Rouland. [More]
Roides
A knight present at the Sorgarda tournament, which Gawain won.
Roidurant
One of Arthur’s knights. [More]
Roland
Two characters. [More]
- Roland - A count of Brittany.
- Roland de Vaux - A knight.
Roliax
Lancelot's jailer. [More]
Rollandus
A count of Brittany. [More]
Roman empire, The
In the West, this came to an end in AD 476. [More]
Romanus
A fictional pope. [More]
Romarec [Rumarek, Rumaret, Rumareth]
King of Finland or Wendland. [More]
Ronwen [Hrothwina, Renwein]
Daughter of the Saxon leader Hengist. [More]
Roolant [Roulyons]
A vassal of King Rions, Arthur’s Saxon enemy. Roolant joined Rions’ invasion of Carmelide.
Rosamonde
The daughter of the King of Cimbri who, in a non-Arthurian romance, was said to have been loved by Pharamond.
Rose Espanie
Ladylove of Girflet, lord of Becleus. [More]
Roseamonde of the Noble Vales
Paramour of Sir Semiramin, a knight saved by Perceval.
Rosete la Bloie [Rozain]
A loathly lady. [More]
"Rossignol"
One of Viviane's two maidens. [More]
Rouland
King of Erminia and father of Tristan. [More]
Round
Two locations, one item, one event and one character. [More]
- Round Mountain - Site of a hermitage.
- Round Pine - A tree in Orkney.
- Round Table - The table at which Arthur seated his knights.
- Round Table, Knights of the - Listed knights.
- Round Tables - Festive events.
Rowena [Rhonewen, Ronwen, Ronix, Rowan, Rowen, Rowenne, Roxiena]
Daughter of Hengist and wife of Vortigern. [More]
Rowland
A son of Arthur according to a Scottish ballad. [More]
Rowlaunde
The father of Arthur's knights Raynald and Richer.
Rowse
One location and one character. [More]
- "Rowse, Castle de La" - Gareth stayed here.
- Rowse, Duke and Duchess de La - They gave Gareth lodging.
Royal
Two characters, one item and two locations. [More]
- Royal Knights - A trio of Arthur's knights.
- Royal Lay - Written by Arthur.
- Royal Minster - A nunnery.
- Royal Seat - Arthur’s seat at the Round Table.
Roycol
Father of Arthur's warrior Mael.
Rual li Foitenant [Róaldur]
Tristan’s noble foster-father in Gottfried’s Tristan. [More]
Rubert of Gandin
A king who joined King Ekunaver of Kanadic's war against Arthur.
Ruddymane
The infant son of Amavia and Mordaunt. Sir Guyon carried Ruddymane to safety after his parents deaths.
Ruel
A hideous hag. [More]
Ruggieri
A messenger. [More]
Rugier of Doleise
An enemy of Duke Jovelin of Arundel. He besieged Jovelin in the castle of Karke, but Tristan (Jovelin's son-in-law) arrived and defeated Rugier.
Rule, Lady of the
All that can be found of this lady is that she was the mother of King Pellinore's daughter Eleine.
Rummaret
A king who paid homage to Arthur in Iceland. [More]
Run
A son of Urien of Rheged.
Runalen
Son of King Hoel of Brittany and brother to Iseult of the White Hands.
Runno
A king of Britain. [More]
Ruvalen
Brother of Kahedins and Isolde of the White Hands. [More]
Ryons
One character and two items. [More]
- Ryons - King of Norgales, Ireland and Many Isles.
- Ryons' Mantle - Trimmed with beards.
- Ryons' Sword - Once owned by Hercules.
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