Villanous Barons
By Jimmy Joe
Saracens
Without enemies, there would be no heroes. And it rings true that if there were no Saracens, then there would be no Frankish knights. So in this page, I have listed some of the Saracen rulers and warriors that appeared in the chansons de geste, pa...
January 11th, 2006
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Rebel Heroes
September 27th, 2000
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Ganelon
The villainous stepfather of Roland and brother-in-law of Charlemagne. According to poems found in the Geste de Doon de Mayence, Ganelon was a son of Griffon d'Hauteville, and grandson of Doon de Mayence. Ganelon was married to Charlemagne's siste...
January 11th, 2006
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Pinabel of Sorrence
A kinsman of Ganelon. Pinabel was a lord of Castel de Sorence. Pinabel was not only a very formidable knight, but also a skilled spokesman. During the trial of Ganelon, Pinabel became Ganelon's advocate and champion in the trial by combat. Ganelon...
January 11th, 2006
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Blancandrin
A chief counsellor of Marsile. It was Blancandrin who masterminded the false peace treaty between his king and Charlemagne. Blancandrin offered to be the peace envoy for Marsile, in order to gain peace with Charlemagne. There, he met Ganelon, but ...
January 11th, 2006
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Frankish and Saracen Women
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September 27th, 2000
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Minor Characters
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...
April 2nd, 2000
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Songs of Deeds
Welcome to the new section of the Arthurian Legends, which I've called the Songs of Deeds. However, these legends are not related to King Arthur or to his knights or to the grail. These legends are about Charlemagne, the greatest king of the Frank...
January 11th, 2006
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Agravain
Gawain at Corbenic Hill of the Spring Under the Apple Tree Lancelot and Elaine Tericam Paintings on the Walls War and Reunion Rivals and the FoolGawain at Corbenic Lancelot had been injured in the joust against his cousin Bors, whom he hadn't reco...
April 2nd, 2000
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King Ban and King Bors
Ban and Bors were brothers. Ban was king of Banoic (Benwick) in Brittany, while Bors was king of Gaunes or Gaul (France) according to Malory. They were the sons of King Lancelot and Queen Marche, who was the daughter of the King of Ireland. They w...
April 2nd, 2000
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