Nightbringer | The Arthurian Online 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