Characters
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Adeluf I and II, Predecessors of King Arthur
In an obscure but fascinating Arthurian source, King Arthur is given two predecessors called Adeluf. These figures, Adeluf I and II, are widely believed to only be found in this one source. What does it reveal about these characters?
By Caleb HowellsOctober 7, 2026
Adeluf III, Son of King Arthur
Adeluf III is an Arthurian character known from just a single source, yet in that source, he has a very important role. What can we say about him? Can he be connected to any better-known figure from other sources?
By Caleb HowellsOctober 7, 2026
Arawn, King of Scotland
Arawn, the king of Scotland, was a powerful king in the Arthurian legends and a brother-in-law of King Arthur himself.
By Caleb HowellsOctober 7, 2026
Aschillus, King of Denmark
Aschillus is one of King Arthur’s allied kings in the Arthurian legends.
By Caleb HowellsOctober 7, 2026
Cadwallon Lawhir, King of Gwynedd
Cadwallon, king of Gwynedd, is one of King Arthur’s allies in the Arthurian legends. Although he does not feature prominently in the legends, he is given a position of prestigious among Arthur’s many allies.
By Caleb HowellsOctober 7, 2026
Garwen daughter of Henin Hen, Concubine of King Arthur
Garwen is an extremely minor character in the Arthurian legends, but she was remembered for being one of King Arthur’s lovers, so it is evident that there was a much larger tradition around her that has simply been lost.
By Caleb HowellsOctober 7, 2026
Gawain, King Arthur’s Nephew
In the Arthurian legends, Gawain is the young nephew of King Arthur who serves as one of his knights.
By Caleb HowellsOctober 7, 2026
Gorlois, Duke of Cornwall
Gorlois, usually known as the duke of Cornwall, is a fairly important character from the legends of King Arthur. He is best remembered as the first husband of Igerna and the enemy of Uther Pendragon.
By Caleb HowellsOctober 7, 2026
Gormant son of Ricca, Half-Brother of King Arthur
Gormant son of Ricca is a character from the Arthurian legends who is as interesting as he is obscure.
By Caleb HowellsOctober 7, 2026
Gwrfoddw Hen, Uncle of King Arthur
Gwrfoddw Hen is a minor character from the Arthurian legends, but he is notable for being someone from King Arthur's own family. In fact, he was said to have been the uncle of the king. What else do we know about him?
By Caleb HowellsOctober 7, 2026
Gwyl daughter of Gendawd, Concubine of King Arthur
Gwyl daughter of Gendawd is a minor figure from the Arthurian legends with the singular role in surviving tradition of being King Arthur’s concubine. Her father is also very obscure, although he may well be identifiable in other records.
By Caleb HowellsOctober 7, 2026
Iaen, Relative of King Arthur
Iaen is a minor character from the legends of King Arthur. He appears in just two sources, neither of which provides much information about him. In one of them, he appears as the father of several of Arthur’s allies.
By Caleb HowellsOctober 7, 2026
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