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Arthurian Resources: The Best Books About Arthurian Legend
This is a list of the best resources for learning more about King Arthur and the Arthurian Legends. Get started here!
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Arthurian Artifacts: List of Swords, Weapons and Objects
A complete list of Arthurian Artifacts, from the swords, to other weapons, to armor, and much more. Read the whole list.
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Modron: The Celtic Mother Goddess
Modron is best known as the mother of Mabon in certain Arthurian legends. She is a mother figure or a goddess of fertility.
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The Madness of Tristan (La Folie Trist(r)an d’Oxford)
The Madness of Tristan was one popular version of the Tristan and Isold legend, written in France. Learn more!
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Joseph of Arimathea in Arthurian Legend
Let’s take a look at Joseph of Arimathea, probably the most important Biblical character who appears in the legends of King Arthur.
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Geraint: Knight of the Round Table
Geraint is one of the characters who appears in both the medieval romance tales and the earlier Welsh material.
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Hueil son of Caw: A Contemporary of King Arthur
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.
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Phaon: An Emotional Squire in The Faerie Queene
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.
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Trompart: A Comedic Squire in The Faerie Queene
Trompart is one of the few intentionally comedic characters in Edmund Spenser’s The Faerie Queene. He first appears in book 2.
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Braggadochio: A Comedic Knight in The Faerie Queene
Braggadochio is one of the few intentionally comedic characters in Edmund Spenser’s The Faerie Queene. He first appears in book 2.
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Atin: The Servant of Pyrochles in The Faerie Queene
Atin is a minor character that appears in book 2 of Edmund Spenser’s The Faerie Queene. He is the servant of Pyrochles.
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Bower of Bliss: The Lair of Acrasia in The Faerie Queene
The Bower of Bliss is a major location in book 2 of Edmund Spenser’s The Faerie Queene. It is the home of Acrasia, a symbol for lust.
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Ruddymane: The Red Handed in The Faerie Queene
Ruddymane is the son of Amavia and Mordant in book 2 of Edmund Spenser’s The Faerie Queene. He is just an infant.
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Mordant: The Unfortunate Knight in The Faerie Queene
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.
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Amavia: A Tragic Loss in The Faerie Queene
Amavia is a character that shows up briefly in book 2 of Edmund Spenser’s The Faerie Queene. Her story is very tragic.
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Maleger: A Strange Villain in The Faerie Queene
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.
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Mammon: A Spirit of Riches in The Faerie Queene
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.
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Phaedria: A Temptress in The Faerie Queene
Phaedria is a villainous character in book 2 of Edmund Spenser’s The Faerie Queen. However, her villainy is a little more subtle.
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Occasion: The Hag in The Faerie Queene
Occasion is a character/creature from book 2 of Edmund Spenser’s The Faerie Queen. She teams up with Furor.
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Furor: The Madman in The Faerie Queene
Furor is a madman/creature in book 2 of Edmund Spenser’s The Faerie Queen. He is always seen with Occasion.
