Galatine
Galatine — Gawain’s mighty sword, gifted by the Lady of the Lake, radiant as the sun and true to the knightly code of courage and honor.
Introduction#
Galatine is the famed sword of Sir Gawain, bestowed upon him by the Lady of the Lake. In Le Morte Darthur, Malory refers to it as Galantyne, and notes that Gawain wielded it during the Roman War, where its might and brilliance proved invaluable.
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Alternative Names | Galantine, Galantyne, Galuth
Meaning#
The name Galatine and its variants suggest notions of gallantry and valor, reflecting the knightly virtues of Gawain. Its radiant blade embodies both physical brilliance and the moral and martial excellence of its wielder, marking it as a sword of legend in Arthurian romance.
In the Alliterative Morte Arthure, the sword is called Galuth, highlighting the variation of names in different Arthurian traditions.
Sources#
Le Morte Darthur | Sir Thomas Malory, 1469–1470
Alliterative Morte Arthure | c. 1400
