Nightbringer | The Arthurian Online Encyclopedia

Priadan the Black

Priadam le Noir, Priadan le Noir, Pridam, Prydam

The champion of an evil woman who tried to steal her younger sister’s land.

Bors, on the Grail Quest, championed the younger sister, the daughter of King Amans, and defeated Priadan in combat. He spared Priadan’s life, however, and thus passed a spiritual test.


See also
Amans’ Daughters | The Legend of King Arthur
Amans’ Land | The Legend of King Arthur


Sources
Vulgate Queste del Saint Graal | 1215-1230
Le Morte Darthur | Sir Thomas Malory, 1469-1470