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Gawain the Brown

Gauvain le Brun

The first foster-father of Gawain, entrusted with the child by Morgause and Lot.

He named the baby after himself and eventually set him adrift on the ocean. The infant washed up on shore and was rescued by a fisherman.


See also
Viamundus | The Legend of King Arthur


Source
Les Enfances Gauvain | Early 13th century