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Menealfe of the Mountain

Menealf

A knight who, in the Middle English Avowing of King Arthour, kidnapped a maiden. Kay challenged him and was defeated; Gawain succeeded in rescuing the maiden and avenging Kay.

His character may have been inspired by Meleagant (Meliagrant), though his name is likely a fusion of ‘man’ and ‘elf’.


Source
The Avowing of King Arthur, Sir Gawain, Sir Kay, and Baldwin of Britain | Late 13th century or early 14th century