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Galafré

Two entries with the name Galafré, which is a name common in non-Christian warriors in medieval sources.


Galafré

Calafer

A cruel pagan king who inhabited the land of King Mordrains. Galafré resisted conversion to Christianity.

When Mordrains disappeared, Galafré accused Nascien of murdering him, and he imprisoned Nascien and Nascien’s young son, Celidoine. When God delivered Nascien from the prison, Galafré tried to kill Celidoine by hurling him from a tower. God’s hands broke Celidoine’s fall, and a lightning bolt swiftly incinerated Galafré and his castle.


Source
Vulgate Estoire del Saint Graal | 1220-1235


Galafré


An Arthurian warrior found in Thomas Chestre´s Sir Launfal.


Source
Sir Launfal | Thomas Chestre, late 14th century