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Celtic Britain - Heroes and Heroines

Arthur | King of the Britons

Galahad | the son of Launcelot; due to his purity, he completed the Quest for the Holy Grail

Gawain | a hero in Arthur's court; he had strength that increased from morning until noon, then declined thereafter

Guinevere (Gwenhwyfar) | the wife of Arthur

Igraine | mother of Arthur

Iseult | referred to as "la belle Iseult" (which alludes to her great beauty); she fell in in love with the hero Tristram

Launcelot | greatest champion among Arthur's warriors (or knights, if you prefer the Medieval term)

Merlin (Myrddin) | regarded as both seer and sorcerer, Merlin was involved in many of the affairs and intrigues of Arthur's court

Morgan le Fay | according to the Medieval version of the legend, she was a cunning woman who practiced sorcery

Tristram | hero and warrior who was involved in an ill-fated love affair with Iseult

Uther Pendragon | King of the Britons prior to Arthur's reign

Viviane | she was the Lady of the Lake (also known as Nimue or Niniane); her relationship with Merlin was the stuff of legend

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Dictionary of Celtic Mythology

This book is a great source for information about Celtic mythology! Described as both a "who's who" and a "what's what", this reference book features entries on the important gods, heroes, and other characters from Celtic myth and legend.

Bulfinch's Mythology

Dictionary of Celtic Myth and Legend

The Bibliography

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