NIGHTBRINGER | The Arthurian Encyclopedia

Red Knight

Eight entries with the name Red Knight.


Red Knight


The Red Knight’s true name is Perimones. He was defeated by Gareth.


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


Red Knight


An alias of Lord Raolais, an enemy of Arthur.


Source
Le Livre d’Artus | Early 13th century


Red Knight


A title given to Gawain in Perlevaus.


Source
Perlesvaus | Early 13th century


Red Knight


The nickname of Count Hojir of Mannesvelt, because of his crimson hair and beard.


Source
Wigalois | Wirnt von Grafenberg, early 13th century


Red Knight


An alias of Baudon, son of the Duke of Avarlan.


Red Knight


A knight of Arthur’s court defeated by the Great Fool.


Source
Eachtra an Amadán Mhór | 16th or 17th century


Red Knight


The name adopted by Sir Pelleas, after Gawain’s treachery and news of Guinevere’s infidelity drove him insane and turned him into a marauder. He sent an insulting message to Arthur, and Arthur was forced to rally forces against him.


Source
Idylls of the King | Lord Alfred Tennyson, 1859-1886


Red Knight


Yvain (Ywaine) met this formidable knight in battle at the Fountain of Changing Colors.


Source
Yvain, or Le Chevalier au Lion | Chrétien de Troyes, late 12th century