The son of Alexander of Greece and Soredamors, nephew of Emperor Alis, and hero of Chrétien de Troyes' Cligés. Renowned for his prowess and loyalty, Cligés ultimately succeeded to the Byzantine throne alongside his beloved Fenice.
A Knight of the Round Table and the lover of Morgan le Fay. He unknowingly fought King Arthur while wielding the true Excalibur.
A horn used to summon combatants to the court of Sir Parsamant.
The seats of the Round Table were more than places to sit. In Arthurian tradition, each seat represented a knight's place within the fellowship.
Gloves serve as pledges and formal challenges to trial by combat. Learn about the origin of the phrase "to throw down the gauntlet."
Aamanz, called “the other Gawain” for his uncanny resemblance to the famous knight, is a tragic figure whose pursuit of vengeance leads to betrayal and a fatal misunderstanding in Diu Crône.
- Adventures and Quests
- ARTHURIAN EVENTS
- French Romance Tradition
- Grail Tradition
- Source | Continuations of Perceval
- Source | Le Morte Darthur
- Source | Perceval, or Le Conte del Graal
- Source | Post-Vulgate Suite du Merlin
- Source | Vulgate Estoire del Saint Graal
- Source | Vulgate Queste del Saint Graal
- THE GRAIL TRADITION
In Arthurian legend, the Dolorous Stroke is the fateful blow that maims a Grail King and turns his land into the Waste Land. Struck with a forbidden holy weapon the stroke symbolizes sin, broken kingship, and the need for spiritual healing through the Grail Quest.
Arthurian adventures — from tournaments and rescues to magical quests like the Grail and Joy of the Court — shape the ideals of knighthood and destiny.