Galyhud

Galehod, Galyhod

A Knight of the Round Table, related somehow to Lancelot, who rescued Galyhud from the dungeon of the giant Tericam.

When Lancelot and Guenevere were accused of treason, Galyhud joined Lancelot’s camp and helped him rescue Guenevere from the stake. He fought in the battles against Arthur at Joyous Guard and Benoic (Benwick).

In return for his support, Lancelot made him the earl of Périgord. After Arthur’s death, he joined Lancelot in a Glastonbury abbey. He attended Lancelot’s burial at Joyous Guard and then returned to his own lands.