NIGHTBRINGER | The Arthurian Encyclopedia

Sanza Avventura

“Without Adventure”

The island where Tristan fought and slew Morholt, the giant from Ireland who demanded a tribute from Cornwall, in the Tristano Riccardiano and La Tavola Ritonda.

In the Prose Tristan and other romances, this battle takes place at the island of Saint Samson.


Sources
La Tavola Ritonda | 1325–1350
Tristano Riccardiano | Late 13th century