Aalardin
According to legend this great Knight was versed in the arcane knowledge. He is said to have crafted a powerful breastplate made of pure gold for 'Tegan-guignier' (See Tegan-guignier) who was the brother of 'Cador' (See Cador).
Ablamor of the Marsh
Possessor of the 'White Hart' (See White Hart). The quest for the White Hart is the first one told in 'Enid and Geraint', as also told in the story of 'Erec and Enid', as written by 'Chrétien de Troyes' (See Chrétien de Troyes). This was the quest which was said to begin on 'Easter Day', reputed to have been revived by 'Arthur' (See Arthur), with the first knight who found the White Hart winning the opportunity to request a kiss from a beautiful lady of their own choosing. It is said that Arthur chose to receive a kiss from 'Enid' (See Enid), wife of 'Geraint, the King of Devon' (See Geraint).
Abred
The 'Earth-plane' (See Grail).
Accolon of Gaul
Norman period of Arthurian legend. 'Morgan le Fay's' lover and champion (See Morgan le Fay). Accolon plotted with his lover to subdue 'Arthur', the plan being to steal the sword known as 'Excalibur' (See Excalibur) from him. According to legend the sword was known to protect Arthur from wounding, except if the sheath was separated from it. Morgan le Fay was aware of this and so when all seemed lost as the two parts of the sword became separated it was said that 'Merlin' (See Merlin) came to Arthur's aid and Accolon was killed.
Achefleur
Reputed to be the mother of 'Sir Perceval of Gaul' about whom little is known except that she was according to some legends the sister of 'Arthur' (See Arthur) who was driven insane.
Addanc
aka 'Afanc'. Welsh origin. Monster killed by 'Peredur' (See Peredur) in Welsh 'Seint Greal'. The monster is said to have been lured to its death by rocking it to sleep in a maiden's bosom. Also known as 'Avanc of the Lake'. Reputed to be a gigantic beaver that was encouraged to leave the lake known as 'Llyn yr Afanc', The Lake of Afanc, by 'Hu' as referred to by 'Cadair Ceridwen', The Chair of Ceridwen (See Ceridwen). The monster was said to have the power to pull people to the bottom of the lake.
Addaon
Little in known about this character from ancient legend except that he was said to be the son of 'Taliesin' (See Taliesin).
Adder
This animal is believed to have started the 'Battle of Camlan' (See Camlan). (See Mystical-WWW : Mystic's Menagerie : Adder).
Aeneas
Great-grandfather of 'Brut'. (See Brutus).
Aes Sidhe
aka 'The Hosts of the Air', 'The Hosts of the Sidhe', 'The Hosts of the Hollow Hills'. Irish origin. This was the collective name given to the inhabitants of the 'Otherworld' believed to roam the country four times per year on the eve of each change of season: 'Samhain', 'Imbolc', 'Beltane', 'Lammas'. Whilst above on 'Abred', the Upper Earth, it was said that they had the ability to communicate with people as oppose to the way in which the 'Daoine Sidhe' lived (See Daoine Sidhe). Of Pagan/Keltic origin, believed to have lived in the 'Hollow Hills' (See Otherworld).
Afagddu
aka 'Morfran'. (See Morfran).
Agravain
aka 'Agravaine'. Second son of 'King Lot of Lothian and Orkney' (See Lot) and 'Morgause' (See Morgause). 'Malory' (See Malory) indicates him to be the husband of 'Laurel' (See Laurel).
A Knight of the Round Table, brother of 'Gawain' (See Gawain), 'Gaheris' (See Gaheris) and 'Gareth' (See Gareth). His mother is reported in some accounts to have had five children, the fifth being either 'Clarisant' (his missing sister) but her character is only mentioned once or 'Mordred' (See Mordred).
In legend, Agravain was famous for plotting with 'Mordred' (See Mordred) to reveal the adulterous actions of 'Guinevere' (See Guinevere) and 'Lancelot' (See Lancelot). Agravain was then slain by Lancelot as he attempted to halt the proceedings of the elicit affair in Guinevere's chamber. Believed to have been developed during the Norman Arthurian romances.
Warrior friend of 'Florence' (See Florence).
Agretes
According to the thirteenth-century 'Grand Saint Greal' Agretes is believed to have been a 'King of Camelot' long before 'Arthur' (See Arthur) held court there or was 'High King of Britain'. According to the Christian Grail romances Agretes was said to be a pagan who persecuted 'Josephus' (See Josephus) the son of 'Joseph of Arimathea' (See Joseph of Arimathea). By his actions towards Josephus, Agretes was punished with madness and ultimately death.
Agricola
Roman 'King of Demetia', uncle of 'Vortipor' (See Vortipor).
Aguigrenons
Included in the Grail romances and Arthurian legend. He was a General of the court of 'King Clamadex', who by all accounts was an ruthless ruler who ensnared many of the Grail Knights to their doom. Whilst defending the maiden 'Blanchfleur' (See Blanchfleur), 'Perceval' (See Perceval) succeeded in defeating Aguigrenons, sending both the King and General on to Arthur's court for justice to be served upon them.
Aisling
Seen to embody the spirit and land of Ireland when being subdued by the English.
According to Irish tradition this name was given to a woman described as seen to be in great sorrow and poverty wandering across the land.
The term Aisling itself is also given to a form of vision or dream telling the dreamer of the 'Otherworld' (See Otherworld). To dream of this woman meant that a clearer understanding could be achieved by the dreamer of how to communicate with its inhabitants.
Alain le Gros
aka 'Alain the Rock', 'Alain the leader of an army', 'Alain the leader of men', 'King Pellinore' (See Pellinore).
He features in Norman Arthurian romance as the father of 'Perceval', where he is identified as the first 'Fisher King' (See Fisher King).
Alain is said to have taken a salmon (See Salmon) from the weir (See Gwydion) and fed many people on this one fish alone. This action is described as the manner in which Alain le Gros became known as The Fisher King. Alain is said to have built the 'Castle of Corbenic' for the 'Hallows of the Grail' (See Hallows).
Alan
Alan has been suggested to be the father of 'Alain le Gros' (See Alain le Gros) but there is little evidence to substantiate his family ties.
Albanactus
Third son of 'Brutus' (See Brutus) who came to the Island of Britain from Troy. It is said that the name Albanactus was given to 'Albany' which is now known as Scotland (UK).
Alcina
'Aristo' (AD1474-AD1533), the Italian poet described Alcina as the sister of the Arthurian character of 'Morgan le Fay' (See Morgan le Fay) in his work 'Orlando Furoso' (AD1516).
Aldan
In some legends this is the name given to the mother of 'Merlin' (See Merlin) although these is little knowledge about the woman herself.
Aleine
Norman Grail legend, niece of 'Gawain' (See Gawain). She is said to have given 'Perceval' (See Perceval) the present of a red suit of armour which he duly wore at court. She is also said to have convinced him to take part in a tournament at 'Arthur's' court from which he was selected to be a Knight of the Round Table.
Alemandine
'Florisant' is said to have refused her marriage proposal after he subdued the 'Wild Beast' for this Queen.
Alexander
Revered as a Byzantine prince, believed to have been married to 'Soredamor' (See Soredamor).
Alfasem
aka 'King of Terre Foraine', reputed to be one of the 'Wounded Kings' (See Wounded King). It is said that Alfasem was baptised by 'Alain le Gros' (See Alain le Gros). Alfasem tried to look into 'The Grail' (See Grail) but as a result he was made to suffer greatly. When The Grail is eventually reached Alfrasem's wounds are healed.
Alice la Beale Pilgrim
Daughter of 'Ansirus le Pilgrim' and wife of 'Alisander le Orphelin'. Her marriage saved Alisander from imprisonment and the clutches of 'Morgan le Fay' (See Morgan le Fay) as developed in the romances by the writer 'Malory' (See Malory). Believed to be very beautiful and only when her veil was removed for Alisander did he fall in love with her. She is said to have kept her veil on at all times raising the possibility in men's minds that she was not of mortal beauty but of divine grace. Said to be a cousin of 'Lancelot' (See Lancelot).
Alisander le Orphelin
aka 'Alisander the Orphan'. A knight, believed to be of the court of 'Mark, the King of Cornwall' (See Mark), who pledged to avenge his father's death said to have been killed by King Mark.
'Morgan le Fay' (See Morgan le Fay) is said to have become his lover by enchantment after healing his wounds at a tournament. Rescued by and married 'Alice la Beale Pilgrim', saving him from Morgan le Fay's clutches and imprisonment by her. A Knight who never reached 'Camelot' (See Camelot) but became one of King Mark's trusted Knights as told by the writer 'Malory' (See Malory).
Alois
'King of Northgalis', of Northgalles, of North Wales.
Amatheon
Son of 'Don', known in the poem entitled 'Cad Goddeu' of 'Taliesin' (See Taliesin) and the 'Culhwch (See Culhwch) and Olwen' (See Olwen) legends. Said to have fought with 'Gwydion' (See Gwydion), his brother, to defeat 'Arawn of Annwn' (See Arawn).
Amangons
A king said to have lived and ruled long before the time of 'Arthur' (See Arthur) and the 'Quest for the Grail' (See a href="http://www.mystical-www.co.uk/grail/">Grail). He was believed to have stolen the 'Golden Cups' from 'The Damsels of the Wells' with the help of his followers, going on to rape them. As a result of these actions, the damsels were believed to have withdrawn to the safety of the forest. The story of Amangons has been seen to be an allegory, telling of the women, who represented the Sovereignty (See Sovereignty) of the land, who were known as 'Guardians of the Hallows of Britain' which were also known as the 'Thirteen Treasures of Britain' (See Hallows of Britain). The women were made powerless to defend such evil attacks and therefore the land becomes 'The Wasteland', sorrowful and infertile. The story may have been revived in reference to the Welsh being attacked by the Saxons. (See Wasteland). The 'Lady of the Lake' is said to have been one of these damsels (See Morgan le Fay).
This character is associated with the later writing of Arthurian legend to develop the character of 'Parzival' (See Perceval).
Ambrosius
Sometimes referred to as 'King of the Britons' and 'The Last of the Romans'. According to the little surviving written evidence, Ambrosius led the British opposition against the Saxons and regained his throne after 'Vortigern' (See Vortigern) had deposed him. He returned with his brother, 'Uther Pendragon' (See Uther Pendragon), and regained his throne to establish a stable foundation that Arthur was later to rule (See Arthur).
Some confuse the Ambrosius character with 'Merlin Ambrosius' (See Merlin Ambrosius).
Confusion arises about this name as the ninth-century chronicler 'Nennius' (See Nennius) texts mention a boy called 'Ambrosius' (aka Merlin Emerys) who prophesied the defeat of the Britons by the Saxons. This boy also refuted the Druids of Vortigern when they were looking to rebuild Vortigern's Tower which kept falling down. They believed that the foundations would only be strong if they were sealed by the blood of a child with no father (Merlin we are led to understand had no earthly father, being fathered by a devil or even The Devil himself, which is why he had magical abilities). This Merlin saved his own life by stating that the tower kept falling down because it was built on top of two dragons 'one red, one white' which could be seen as symbolic of the constant fighting between the Saxons and the Britons.
Amide
According to some accounts of 'King Pellinore' (See Pellinore) Amide is revealed as one of his illegitimate children.
Aminadap
According to Arthurian legend Aminadap is a 'Grail King' (See Grail King) in 'Quest del Saint Graal'.
Amlaudd Wledig
Father of 'Ygraine' (See Igraine), grandfather of 'Arthur' (See Arthur).
Amr
aka 'Anir'. One of the reputed sons of 'King Arthur' (See Arthur) about whom little is known. It is believed Amr was killed by his father. His grave 'Licat Amir' was located in Wales (UK). It was also reputed that his grave never measured the same length when measured on any two nights.
Amris Pendreic
In Arthurian legend Amris is the older brother of 'Uther Pendragon, High King of Britain' (See Uther Pendragon). He is said to have died before we are introduced to Uther as a main ingredient of Arthurian legend.
Amustant
Little is known of this character described as the Confessor to 'Guinevere' (See Guinevere).
Amven ap Bedivere
Son of 'Bedivere' (See Bedievere).
Andred
aka 'Andret'. According to the writer 'Malory' (See Malory) he is 'Tristan's' cousin (See Tristan). Andred was instrumental in plotting the downfall of Tristan, by spying on his secret liaisons with 'Isolt' (See Isolt), wife of 'King Mark of Cornwall' (See Mark). He passed on his findings to Mark, but later in his life Andred was to pay for his work as he was killed by 'Bellangere le Beuse' and all those who had plotted Tristan's murder.
Andrivette
Wife of 'Kei' (See Kay), Daughter of 'King Bador' according to the legends written by 'Malory' (See Malory).
Anduine
aka 'Anduin'. There is little information on this character except that she was seen to be a sorceress who was blind. Also said to be the lover of 'Cormac'.
Aneurin
As spoken of by 'Nennius' (See Nennius). A Welsh name, possibly a version of 'Honorius' (Latin). Aneurin is the first know poet of c. AD600. 'The Book of Aneurin' is a thirteenth-century manuscript/collection of poems attributed to him. In this it is the 'Godogin' which tells of the defeat of the Welsh by the Saxons.
Anfortas
One of the 'Grail Kings' (See Grail King). Mentioned in 'Parzival' (See Perceval) by Wolfram von Eschenbach.
Angharad
Welsh Arthurian romance, her full name 'Angharad Law Eurawc' meaning 'Angharad Golden Hand'. Thought to be based on a Celtic deity. Said to be admired and loved by 'Peredur' (See Peredur), but she refused his advances. He swore never to speak, love or marry another Christian according the Grail romances until her feelings changed. Later her feelings changed. The name Angharad is thought to mean 'dear, beloved'.
Anglitora
In a nineteenth-century collection of English romances edited by 'WJ Thomas' Anglitora is said to be the wife of 'Tom O'Lincoln' (See Tom O'Lincoln), and the daughter of 'Prester John' (See Prester John).
Anglides
'Alisander le Orphelin', Alisander the Orphan's mother. According to legend her husband was killed by 'King Mark of Cornwall' (See Mark) as told by the writer 'Malory' (See Malory).
Anguish
aka 'Angwish', 'Agwisance' - 'King of Ireland', 'Isolt of Ireland's' father. (See Isolt). A companion of the Round Table. After 'Mark, King of Cornwall' (See Mark) married Isolt, Mark swore allegiance to Anguish which did not please 'Tristan', Mark's nephew (See Tristan). As a result of the feud, Tristan killed 'Morholt', Anguish's brother. (See Morholt).
Angus mac Og
aka 'Aengus', 'Oengus', 'God of Youth', son of 'Dagda' (See Dagda) and 'Boann' (See Boann). According to Irish legend Angus was believed to have the power to control time, as a result of his birth, as it was also believed that although Boann was with child for nine months it seemed but a day. Mac Og is said to mean young son.
'Young is the son who was begotten at break of day
and born betwixt it and evening.'
'Midir' (See Midir) is said to have taken responsibility for caring for him, and Angus himself later in known to have taken over responsibility for caring for 'Diarmuid' (See Diarmuid).
Anna
Stated by 'Geoffrey of Monmouth' (See Geoffrey of Monmouth) to be the sister of 'Arthur' (See Arthur) although there is little precious evidence to support this claim.
Annowre
Associated with the 'Perilous Forest' where she was a sorceress who sought the attentions of 'Arthur' (See Arthur). She enticed him to the forest but he declined her advances. She then plotted his demise and death whilst holding him captive, and is said to have attempted to steal 'Excalibur' (See Excalibur). Annowre invited Knights to kill Arthur but 'Nimue' (See Lady Nymue) on hearing this took 'Tristan' (See Tristan), nephew of 'Mark King of Cornwall'(See Mark), to the place where he was being held. Tristan them killed two of the Knights who had beaten Arthur. Arthur slew Annowre.
It has been suggested that the story of Annowre is similar to that of 'Morgan le Fay' (See Morgan le Fay), who attempts to defeat and trap Arthur with the help of her lover 'Accolon of Gaul' (See Accolon of Gaul).
Annwn
aka 'Annwyfn'. Welsh tradition, said to be the Keltic equivalent to the Hades or the Christian Hell but there is a distinct difference as it is not a place of punishment, or a purgatory, it is an 'Underworld' which is ruled by 'King Arawn' (See Arawn) where mortals may visit according to the Old Religion.
Ansirus le Pilgrim
Father of 'Alice la Beale Pilgrim' (See Alice la Beale Pilgrim).
Anu
According to Irish legend, Anu is considered to be the mother of all the Gods in Ireland, of the same ancestral blood line as the 'Tuatha de Danaan' (See Tuatha de Danaan). The character of Anu is very similar to 'Danu' (See Danu).
Aoife
Wife of 'CuChulainn' (See CuChulainn) and mother of 'Conlaoch' (See Conlaoch). Step-mother of 'Conn mac Lir', whom she transformed into a swan. Aoife herself was later changed into a crane, it was said, because of her jealousy. Her skin was made into the 'Crane Bag' in which were stored the Hallows of Ireland (See Crane Bag). She was 'Mannannan's' son's mistress and therefore it is no surprise that the owner of the owner of the bag was 'Manannan mac Lir'.
Apollo
Many of the characteristics and qualities of the mythological God Apollo are considered to perhaps be inherent within the early development of Arthurian legend, being seen also to be reflected in ancient Brythonic and Goedlic practice too. Apollo, like Arthur (See Arthur), was revered as Protector of the inhabitants of 'Troy' (See Troy), and evident within the story of 'Mabon' (See Mabon) and 'Maponus'. Apollo, as a Sun God, and Arthur as a solar hero, were both symbols of poetry, of the hunter and of being possessed with an understanding of prophecy directly and indirectly, that is of the past, the present and the future. Apollo was firmly believed to be the God of the Healing Art.
'Taliesin', viewed as the poet and bard of the Arthurian progress, was said to have had knowledge of the land of Troy through his connection with the Cauldron, and is said to perhaps be a prophet of this ancient land (See Taliesin) and Arthur's associations with the Gods.
Possessing the gift of prophecy brought additional abilities associated with the laws of nature. The hawk (See Hawk), the deer (See Deer) and the swan (See Swan) were seen as creatures that were sacred to Apollo, and Arthur. Each are animals of transformation in ancient Celtic mythology and aspects of various central characters in the Arthurian world.
Arawn
Welsh tradition. 'King of Annwn' (See Annwn), 'God of the Underworld', also sometimes referred to in association with 'Gynn ap Nudd' (See Gwyn ap Nudd). Described as a huntsman chasing the 'White Stag' with a pack of wild hounds. He is also mentioned in 'Pen Annwn', Head of Annwn. Said to have given pigs to 'Pwyll' who assists him in attempting to defeat 'Hafgan' (See Hafgan), of the 'Hafgan and Amatheon' legend. Arawn advises Pwyll to hit Hafgan only once as a second blow will revive him. Hafgan and Arawn fight annually. (See Pwyll).
Argante
Known as 'Queen of the Otherworld', and also the 'Elven Queen of Avalon'. It has been suggested that the name Argante is a play upon the name 'Morgan le Fay' (See Morgan le Fay) i.e 'Morgante'. According to Layamon's 'Brut' as 'Queen of the Otherworld' Argante healed Arthur's wounds.
Arianrhod
According to the legend of 'Math, son of Mathonwy' (See Math), 'Lady of Avalon' (See Avalon).
Arianrhod is the sister of 'Gwydion' (See Gwydion) and 'Gilfaethwy'. She was the niece of Math and daughter of 'Don the Enchanter', who inhabited the 'Caer Sidi' (See Caer Sidi). She was believed to be the mistress also of the 'Tower of Initiation' in Upper Earth.
Believed to have become pregnant, having two children 'Dylan' and 'Llew' (See Llew Llaw Gyffes) following a test of virginity as set by Math when he required a new footholder. The children's conception is inferred to have been by incestuous relations with either Gwydion or Math.
Has also been associated with 'Ariadne', the Greek Goddess.
Aries
Believed to be the father of 'Tor' (See Tor) until 'Merlin' (See Merlin) revealed that in fact Tor was the son of 'King Pellinore' (See Pellinore) at 'Arthur's' (See Arthur) court when Tor asked to be accepted as a Knight.
Arondight
Arthurian legend. The sword belonging to 'Lancelot du Lac' in Norman romance. (See Lancelot).
Art
Son of 'Conn Cetchathach', step-son of 'Becuma'. Old Irish origin, Art is said to have defeated many demons, hags and monsters to save 'Delbchaem' (See Delbchaem) and release her from imprisonment for what was the second of two challenges arising from his confrontation with his step-mother. The first he had won also by obtaining the wand that had belonged to 'Cu Roi mac Daire' (See Cu Roi mac Daire).
Artegal
aka 'Sir Arthegal', 'Arthgallo', 'Artegall'. As mentioned by the writer 'Edmund Spenser' (See Spenser) in the 'Faerie Queene, Book 5'. Artegal was a hero who stood for justice. The development of this character is very similar to Arthur as known in Arthurian legend (See Arthur). Said to be the husband of 'Britomart' (See Britomart).
Known to have also been the name of a legendary king of Britain, brother of 'Elidure' (See Elidure) as told by the poet Wordsworth in 'Artegal and Elidure'.
Arthur
Grandson of 'Amlaudd Wledig'. Son of 'Igraine' (See Igraine) and 'Uther Pendragon' (See Uther Pendragon). Half-brother of 'Morgan le Fay' (See Morgan le Fay), 'Morgause' (See Morgause), and 'Elaine de Garlot' (See Elaine de Garlot). 'Llacheu'(See Llacheu) and 'Amr' are said to be Arthur's illegitimate sons.
Arthur's Bosom
aka 'Otherworld' (See Otherworld), a place where heroes of battle were summoned to heal their wounds and recuperate after their labours. This was a place that is described also as being similar to 'Avalon' (See Avalon) where 'Arthur' (See Arthur) was said to have gone to have had his wounds healed. Arthurian legend.
Arthur's Wain
According to Arthurian legend this is the name given to the astronomical constellation know as 'The Plough'.
Ascanius
Grandfather of 'Brut'. (See Brutus).
Astolat
A town mentioned in Arthurian romances, believed by many to be the same as Guildford, Surrey, England (UK).
Avallach
aka 'Afallach', 'Lord of the Underworld'. Father of 'Modron' (See Modron). Avallach was 'King' of the Otherworldy (See Otherworld) kingdom of 'Avalon' (See Avalon).
Avalon
aka 'Isle of Avallach', 'Isle of Avallon', the 'Place of Apples', 'Isle of the Apples', 'Underworld locality', 'Over the sea', 'Avallah', 'Ynisvitrin', 'Isle of Glass', 'Shining Isle'.
The Celts called the area 'Ynisvitrin', Isle of Glass, Shining Isle, which is believed to based on the river which was said to be the colour of glass and was also linked to the marsh land surrounding it.
Another belief is that it was called 'Avallon' based on an old British word 'aval' meaning apples and so connects with 'Taliesin's' (See Arthur) description of the 'Isle of the Apples'. Yet another theory is that the name is based on an ancient Celtic legend of 'Avallach, Lord of the Underworld' and so would link to such legends of faery 'glass' towers and castles.
The name Avalon appears in the story of the 'Battle of Camlan' (See Battle of Camlan) where Arthur was mortally wounded by 'Mordred' (See Mordred). Arthur was then taken on a sacred barque to the 'Isle of Avalon', as the land around 'Glastonbury' (See Glastonbury) flooded in winter forming small islands.
Although Arthur's death has not been found to have been recorded anywhere, it is believed that he was buried in the Cistercian monks own cemetery (See Arthur) at Glastonbury Abbey (See Glastonbury). During the twelfth-century the bones of a tall man were alleged to have been discovered together in the grounds of the abbey by the monks, along with the bones and hair of a woman, which could have been that of 'Guinevere' (See Guinevere). The monks claimed that when they discovered the grave, they found that a lead cross had also been placed with the remains inscribed with the Latin words:-
'HIC IACET SEPULTUS INCULYTUS REX ARTURIUS IN INSULA AVALONIA'
'Here in the Isle of Avalon the famous King Arthur lies buried'.
For centuries this story has been dismissed as merely one invented by the monks to attract more pilgrims to worship at Glastonbury. Historians agree that drawings of the lettering used for the inscription on the cross belong to a date in time that is later than King Arthur's, but the cross it was agreed was also too ancient to be a fake of the twelfth-century. The cross disappeared in the seventeenth-century.
It is believed that it is here in Avalon that Arthur dwells, possibly carried in the sacred barque by his three sisters (See Morgan le Fay), or by sisters of Morgan, the fata morgana, or those from an Otherworldy (See Otherworld) realm. It is not clear whether Arthur is still thought to be alive, died but was reincarnated, or sleeping (See Sleeping Lord) under the Tor (See Glastonbury) but in all Arthurian legends, ancient and modern, it is in Avalon that he awaits the day when Britain requires his sword which will demand his return as the 'once and future king'.
Avanc of the Lake
aka 'Addanc'. Monster killed by 'Peredur' (See Peredur) in Welsh 'Seint Greal'. Reputed to be a gigantic beaver that was encouraged to leave the lake by 'Hu' as referred to by 'Cadair Ceridwen', The Chair of Keridwen (See Ceridwen).
A vavasour Dinas
In some Arthurian legends this character is associated with 'Lady Nimue' (See Lady of the Lake).
Avenable
aka 'Grisandole'. Written in Arthurian legend, features in the legends of 'Merlin' (See Merlin).
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