NIGHTBRINGER | The Arthurian Encyclopedia

Drem

‘Sight’

A warrior of Arthur’s court who was the son of Dremidydd.

In Gereint Drem shared the duties of gatekeeper in Caer Llion (Caerleon) with seven to nine other warriors. His master was the chief gatekeeper Glewlwyd Strong Grip.

His name means ‘sight’ and, according to the tales, Drem’s vision was such that he could see a fly in Scotland from Cornwall.


Sources
Culhwch and Olwen | Late 11th century
Geraint and Enid | 13th century