The Knights of the Round Table would have very little adventures if the women had no part in Arthurian literature; they would be incomplete without women.
Here we have articles concerning the Arthurian women.
By Jimmy Joe
The Lady of the Lake ( Dame del Lac in French) was a woman of great magical power. She resided in the lake. The lake was actually a Celtic Otherworld. A great enchantment was cast upon her castle to hide her land from intruders. There seemed to be...
According to earlier legend, Arthur met Guinevere or Guenevere (she was called Guanhumara (Guenhuuara) by Geoffrey of Monmouth in the Historia regnum Britanniae ) in the court of Duke Cador of Cornwall. Guinevere was the ward of Cador. Guinevere c...
Morgan le Fay was the popular sorceress or fairy witch in the Arthurian legends. Morgan le Fay was the daughter of King Gorlois (Hoel) of Cornwall and Igraine . Most of the time, Morgan was identified as the half-sister of Arthur . Chretien de Tro...
Birth and Education Entering Knighthood Birth and Education Lancelot was born to King Ban of Banoic (or Benwick), and Helen (Helaine or Elaine). When Lancelot was an infant, his father was losing a war against Claudas, king of the Waste Lands (som...
The following list of characters are those who appear in the Arthurian legends. Some are prominent figures like Uther Pendragon, Ambrosius Aurelianus, Vortigern, Lot and Mordred. Others are minor characters, yet notable for their roles in the lege...
Introduction Difference Between Old and New Post Vulgate Cycle Le Morte d'Arthur Introduction During the twelfth and thirteenth century, several French authors were major contributors to the Arthurian legends. Perhaps the most influential of these...
The Arthurian knights who sat with King Arthur around a circular table became the focal point of fellowship between knights. Some of them are famous as heroes and champions of just cause. In theory, they were brothers; however, jealousy, envy and ...
Some additional information concerning Arthur's courts and his household staff. Arthur's Residences Court Staff Christian Feasts Canonical Hours Arthur's Residences In medieval romances, Arthur didn't have just one castle. He resided in many, depe...
Camelot was the great castle of King Arthur. Camelot was the seat of power in Britain, where a council was established. Arthur and his knights who presided over the council were called the Knights of the Round Table . Camelot symbolised the Golden...
It was time of high adventure and romance. Knights would seek out adventure, hoping to test their skills, mettle and prowess as a warrior. A knight would also try to win the love of a lady or damsel, either by rescuing her from an adversary or dem...
