NIGHTBRINGER | The Arthurian Encyclopedia

Green Knight

Four entries with the name Green Knight.


Green Knight

Vert Chevalier

The alias of Cladain the Green, who joined Arthur’s court after he was defeated by Sir Durmart.


Source
Durmart le Gallois | Early 13th century


Green Knight


The title character of the Middle English poem Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.


See also
Gawaine and the Green Knight | The Legend of King Arthur


Sources
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight | c. 1400
The Grene Knight | c. 1500


Green Knight


A knight of King Arthur’s court who was the son of Sir Ironside.


Sources
Syre Gawene and the Carle of Carlyle | c. 1400
The Carle off Carlisle | Early 16th century


Green Knight


The epithet of Sir Pertolepe, a knight who was defeated by Gareth.


Source
Le Morte Darthur | Sir Thomas Malory, 1469-1470