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Calcas the Short

Calcaz li Petiz, Kallas li Petis

Son of Caw, one of twenty brothers, and a one of Arthur’s knights. He appears in the Welsh tale of Culhwch and the Vulgate Lancelot.

He performed well in a tournament thrown by King Brandegorre of Estrangorre, and he was one of the twelve good knights who swore fealty to Brandegorre’s daughter.


See also
Brandegoris | The Legend of King Arthur
Twelve Peers | The Legend of King Arthur


Sources
Culhwch and Olwen | Late 11th century
Vulgate Lancelot | 1215-1230