ARTHURIAN CHARACTERS

An elderly shepherd in Edmund Spenser's "The Faerie Queene" who welcomes Sir Calidore into his home.

An unnamed abbess who sheltered Elaine, presented Galahad to Lancelot, and later aided Queen Guenevere.

An abbot who interpreted Bohort's dreams during the Grail Quest.

One of four brothers who supported their uncle, Duke Calles, in a revolt against his sons.

A knight defeated by Perceval after the slaying of his ferocious lions. Following his defeat, he joined the fellowship of the Round Table.

A Knight of the Round Table known as the Black Knight and the Ugly Hero.

A faithful squire of Bors who was eventually knighted by his master and made lord of the Forbidden Hill.

In "Perlesvaus", Gawain encounters a descendant of Achilles.