NIGHTBRINGER | The Arthurian Encyclopedia

Taurus

Three entries with the name Taurus.


Taurus

Thaurus

A Saxon king involved in the plundering of Arundel and the kidnapping of Gawain’s mother, Belisent. He later encountered Gawain’s forces, and Gawain’s brothers literally diced him.


Sources
Vulgate Merlin | 1220-1235
Arthour and Merlin | Late 13th century


Taurus


A Saxon warrior slain by Gaheris in a skirmish at Camelot.


Sources
Vulgate Merlin | 1220-1235
Arthour and Merlin | Late 13th century


Taurus


A king in the service of Rions (Ryons), Arthur’s enemy.

He is probably identical with Taurus in the first entry above.


Source
Vulgate Merlin | 1220-1235