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Manassel

Manassés, Maneses, Manessel, Mavasses

A knight in the service of the Duke of Cambenic.

The Duke’s seneschal, Gloadain – a powerful knight – accused Manassel of betraying the Duke’s son. Manassel had difficulty finding a champion, but Manassel’s wife convinced Gawain to fight the combat. Gawain won, proving Manessel innocent.


See also
Escant of Cambenic | The Legend of King Arthur
Tromoret | The Legend of King Arthur


Sources
Lancelot do Lac | 1215-1220
Vulgate Lancelot | 1215-1230