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Britomart: The Knight of Chastity

Britomart: The Knight of Chastity

Jason
September 22, 2022

Britomart is one of the coolest knights in Edmund Spenser's The Faerie Queene, and also happens to be female. Learn more!

Izanagi: Who Is this God in Japanese Mythology?

Izanagi: Who Is this God in Japanese Mythology?

Jason
July 14, 2022

Izanagi is a Japanese deity in the Shinto religion. Along with his sister-wife Izanami, he's credited with creating the islands of Japan.

Modron: The Celtic Mother Goddess

Modron: The Celtic Mother Goddess

Jason
July 14, 2022

Modron is best known as the mother of Mabon in certain Arthurian legends. She is a mother figure or a goddess of fertility.

Papa Legba: Who is This Voodoo God?

Papa Legba: Who is This Voodoo God?

Jason
July 13, 2022

Papa Legba is known in the Haitian Vodou religion as an intermediary between the world of mankind and the spirit realm.

Joseph of Arimathea in Arthurian Legend

Joseph of Arimathea in Arthurian Legend

Caleb Howells
July 13, 2022

Let’s take a look at Joseph of Arimathea, probably the most important Biblical character who appears in the legends of King Arthur. 

Geraint: Knight of the Round Table

Geraint: Knight of the Round Table

Caleb Howells
July 13, 2022

Geraint is one of the characters who appears in both the medieval romance tales and the earlier Welsh material.

Hueil son of Caw: A Contemporary of King Arthur

Hueil son of Caw: A Contemporary of King Arthur

Caleb Howells
July 13, 2022

Hueil son of Caw is a character who lived in sixth century Britain as a contemporary of King Arthur. He was well known in medieval Wales.

Phaon: An Emotional Squire in The Faerie Queene

Phaon: An Emotional Squire in The Faerie Queene

Jason
July 7, 2022

Phaon (or Phedon), is a minor character that appears in book 2 of The Faerie Queene by Edmund Spenser. He is rescued by Sir Guyon.

Trompart: A Comedic Squire in The Faerie Queene

Trompart: A Comedic Squire in The Faerie Queene

Jason
July 7, 2022

Trompart is one of the few intentionally comedic characters in Edmund Spenser’s The Faerie Queene. He first appears in book 2.

Braggadochio: A Comedic Knight in The Faerie Queene

Braggadochio: A Comedic Knight in The Faerie Queene

Jason
July 7, 2022

Braggadochio is one of the few intentionally comedic characters in Edmund Spenser’s The Faerie Queene. He first appears in book 2.

Atin: The Servant of Pyrochles in The Faerie Queene

Atin: The Servant of Pyrochles in The Faerie Queene

Jason
July 7, 2022

Atin is a minor character that appears in book 2 of Edmund Spenser’s The Faerie Queene. He is the servant of Pyrochles.

Ruddymane: The Red Handed in The Faerie Queene

Ruddymane: The Red Handed in The Faerie Queene

Jason
July 7, 2022

Ruddymane is the son of Amavia and Mordant in book 2 of Edmund Spenser’s The Faerie Queene. He is just an infant.

Mordant: The Unfortunate Knight in The Faerie Queene

Mordant: The Unfortunate Knight in The Faerie Queene

Jason
July 7, 2022

Mordant is a tragic character that appears in book 2 of Edmund Spenser’s The Faerie Queene. He is never seen alive in the text.

Amavia: A Tragic Loss in The Faerie Queene

Amavia: A Tragic Loss in The Faerie Queene

Jason
July 7, 2022

Amavia is a character that shows up briefly in book 2 of Edmund Spenser’s The Faerie Queene. Her story is very tragic.

Maleger: A Strange Villain in The Faerie Queene

Maleger: A Strange Villain in The Faerie Queene

Jason
July 7, 2022

Maleger is a character that appears briefly in book 2 of Edmund Spenser’s The Faerie Queene. He is the leader of a group of bandits.

Mammon: A Spirit of Riches in The Faerie Queene

Mammon: A Spirit of Riches in The Faerie Queene

Jason
July 7, 2022

Mammon is a mysterious character that appears in book 2 of Edmund Spenser’s The Faerie Queene. He is a primary tempter of Sir Guyon.

Phaedria: A Temptress in The Faerie Queene

Phaedria: A Temptress in The Faerie Queene

Jason
July 7, 2022

Phaedria is a villainous character in book 2 of Edmund Spenser’s The Faerie Queen. However, her villainy is a little more subtle.

Occasion: The Hag in The Faerie Queene

Occasion: The Hag in The Faerie Queene

Jason
July 7, 2022

Occasion is a character/creature from book 2 of Edmund Spenser’s The Faerie Queen. She teams up with Furor.

Furor: The Madman in The Faerie Queene

Furor: The Madman in The Faerie Queene

Jason
July 7, 2022

Furor is a madman/creature in book 2 of Edmund Spenser’s The Faerie Queen. He is always seen with Occasion.

Acrasia: The Antagonist of Book 2 in The Faerie Queene

Acrasia: The Antagonist of Book 2 in The Faerie Queene

Jason
July 7, 2022

Acrasia is the driving force behind the narrative in book 2 of Edmund Spenser’s The Faerie Queen. She is an evil sorceress.