Faery

A place where it was thought that humans could survive, but it was a place that belonged to the 'Fairies'. If a human desires to enter and return to his own world he must ensure that he is courteous, take no sustenance whilst in this land, and ensure that he carry something made of iron at all times.

Faery Knight

aka 'Red Rose Knight'. This was the name given to the son of 'Caelia, the Faerie Queen' and 'Tom O'Lincoln' (See Tom O'Lincoln). The circumstances surrounding his conception parallel that of 'Mordred' (See Mordred). The story is one of many nineteenth-century prose romances edited into a collection by 'WJ Thomas'.

Falias

The city home of 'Fal', and the origin of the 'Stone of Fal' brought by the 'Tuatha de Danaan' (See Tuatha de Danaan) to Ireland as one of the four sacred 'Hallows' (See Hallows).

Fand

Wife of 'Manannan mac Lir' (See Manannan).

Fay

aka 'Fey'. This word translates to mean a magical or supernatural being with extraordinary powers, often associated with powerful forces. More commonly associated today in the forms of fairies, pixies, leprechauns. The Fays have been associated with the Sidhe (See Aes Sidhe) who live in total happiness in their own land, where all inhabitants are not human but immortal.

Felelollie

Believed to be the sister of 'Sir Urre' (See Urrey of Hungary), and the wife of 'Sir Laverne'.

Ferragunze

Husband of the beautiful 'Verseria' (See Verseria). His belief that he would never be jealous of her beautiful looks or the attentions she received was sorely tested by his wife..

Ferrex

Brother of 'Porrex', son of the mythical British 'King Gorboduc'. According to 'Geoffrey of Monmouth's' work 'Historia Regum Britanniae' (See Geoffrey of Monmouth). King Gorboduc was fair in dividing his estates between his sons but Ferrex was killed by his brother when he returned with an army to Britain having been chased out. (See Porrex).

Fferyllt

Welsh origin. Sometimes translated into the word 'fairies'. It is thought to originate for the Welsh word for 'Virgil', that is 'Fferyll'. Fferyllt achieved notoriety during the Middle Ages. He is known in legend for being a magician and also an alchemist. It is reputed that 'Ceridwen' (See Ceridwen) referred to the Books of Fferyllt when concocting the brew in the 'Cauldron' (See Grail) that 'Gwion' (See Gwion) drank (by accident). In modern Welsh the word 'fferyllt' translates into 'chemist'.

Fflur

One of the four 'Flower Maidens' (See Flower Maidens). In more recent legends Fflur has been lost but known to be loved by 'Caswallawn' but was abducted by 'Julius Caesar' according to the Triad legends. It is suggested by some that Fflur represented one of the many guises of Sovereignty (See Sovereignty). Her name means flower.

Fiachna

Irish origin. Husband of 'Caintigerna' (See Mongan).

Fianna

Thought of as the ancient Irish equivalent to the Knights of the Round Table. The Fianna led by 'Fionn mac Cumhal' (See Fionn mac Cumhal) comprised of 150 chiefs, each having 27 men whose members were initiated into the Fianna, which included as it members many Druids and physicians, and of course , musicians, all of which had to know the full works of the poet.

Fierabras

Son of 'Balan' (See Balin).

Findias

The city home of 'Nuadu' (See Nuadu), and the origin of the 'Sword of Nuadu' one of the four sacred objects brought by the 'Tuatha de Danaan' (See Tuatha de Danaan) to Ireland, now associated with the 'Hallows' (See Hallows).

Finegas

aka 'Finneces'. Of Irish origin, described as a poet. 'Fionn' (See Fionn) was his apprentice, although Finegas knew him as 'Demne' as Fionn was in disguise. Finegas was most known for his guardianship of the salmon, a highly revered fish, believed to possess great wisdom. For seven years all went well until his apprentice tried to help him roast the fish (See Fionn mac Cumhal).

Fionn mac Cumhal

aka 'Finn mac Cumal'. Irish origin. Headed the 'Fianna' (See Fianna). Son of 'Cumhal' and 'Murine' (See Murine). His guardianship was taken by the female Druid known as 'Badhmall' and the female warrior 'Laith Luachra'. Uncle of 'Diarmuid' and for whose death Fionn was responsible, as Diarmuid was loved by 'Grainne' who Fionn wished to marry himself.

Seen as a hero, at the defeat of the Fianna at the 'Battle of Gabhra' Fionn is said to have travelled to the Otherworld (See Otherworld), but rather than being wounded he is asleep and will one day wake and return. Here we can see a clear resemblance to that of Arthur (See Arthur) and the link with Avalon (See Avalon By chewing his thumb it was said that Fionn could foresee the onset/outcome of events. His ability for prophecy was said to have come about when he was an apprentice to 'Finegas' (See Finegas). He was roasting a salmon for Finegas when he tried to turn it and burnt his thumb. Like anyone else he instantly placed it in his mouth and this is when Fionn was thought to have gained the gift.

One of four who guarded the contents of 'The Hallows' (See Hallows), brought by the 'Tuatha de Danaan' (See Tuatha de Danaan) to Ireland, together with 'Manannan' (See Manannan), 'Lugh' (See Lugh), 'Cumhal' (See Cumhal).

Fisher King

aka 'The Grail King', 'The Wounded King' (See Wounded King). According to developments of the Arthurian Christian legends The Grail King (See Grail King) was the name given to the established Fisher King so named after feeding many people from just one fish from the river by his castle. The development of this name has also been seen as a play on words by the French writers of Arthurian romance, as the word for fisherman and for sinner are the same, 'pecheur'. As the King is not without fault the play on words seems to be a likely development of Norman Grail romance writers

The Fisher King is made lame as the result of the 'Dolorous Blow' with the 'Spear of the Hallows' (See Hallows) said to have pierced both his thighs. The limp therefore meant that he was been likened to the Christian image of Satan who was also traditionally portrayed with a limp. This connection is perhaps not surprising, as the wounding with the spear was said to weaken the King's powers, seen as an allegory of the weakening of the land, and its eventual infertility thus causing 'The Wasteland' (See Wasteland), hence the Grail King's development and association with all afflictions reputed to be caused by the devil. Despite the effect on the land, the Fisher King is seen to be firmly and closely associated with 'Sovereignty' (See Sovereignty). In some legends he is married to not just to the idea of guarding the land and the people, but to the physical form of Sovereignty herself, who is represented throughout ancient and Arthurian legend.

The Fisher King, despite not being a king fit to govern a people, was viewed as the 'Grand Black Magician of the Underworld'. The writer 'Robert de Borron' (See Robert de Barron) in the twelfth-thirteenth-century described him thus -

Florence

Reputed to be an illegitimate son of 'Gawain' (See Gawain), one of many! His mother is unnamed but believed to be the sister of 'Brandiles', one of the Round Table Knights. Florence attempted to trap 'Lancelot' (See Lancelot) but was killed by him when the adulterous meeting was discovered at 'Guinevere's' (See Guinevere) chamber. Warrior friend of 'Sir Agravain' (See Agravain) which is not surprising when his ancestral line is taken into account.

Florie

In some legends Florie is said to have been the wife of 'Gawain' (See Gawain) who had mystical powers which she employed in a number of projects. Said also to be the mother of 'Wiglois', and daughter of the 'King of Escavlon'.

Florisant

Refused the marriage proposal from 'Queen Alemandine' after he subdued the 'Wild Beast' in her kingdom.

Florisdelfa

This character is known as an enchantress and a student of 'Merlin' (See Merlin). Florisdelfa is said to have taken her own life when she witnessed the beauty of 'Isolde' (See Isolt).

Flower Maidens

Welsh origin. 'Fflur' (See Fflur), 'Blanaid' (See Blanaid), 'Blodeuwedd' (See Blodeuwydd), 'Guinevere' (See Guinevere).

Flower of Kings

A name given to 'Arthur' (See Arthur) by the 'John of Exeter, the Bishop of Winchester'.

Fodla

Of Irish origin, believed name of a Goddess, one of three Sovereignty Goddesses, the others being 'Banba' and 'Eriu'. (See Sovereignty).

Forgal

Father of 'Emer' (See Emer).

Fortunate Islands

Reputed to be in the West of Ireland, although these islands have been suggested to be the Madeira Islands or the Canary Islands as the latter were known to be referred to in ancient times as the Fortunate Isles. In the work 'Vita Merlini' by 'Geoffrey of Monmouth' (See Geoffrey of Monmouth) the Fortunate Islands were ruled by 'Morgan' (See Morgan le Fay) together with her muses. Similar to the 'Blessed Islands', the Fortunate Islands have also been paralleled with 'Avalon' (See Avalon).

Friar Bacon

Scholar and alchemist of the thirteenth-century. (See Bran the Blessed).

Frieda

In Arthurian legend Frieda was the wife of 'Griflet' (See Griflet).

Frocin

A character of little significance in Arthurian perhaps until Frocin, a dwarf, reveals 'King Mark of Cornwall's' secret (See Mark).

Fuamnach

In Irish legend Fuamnach was the second wife of 'Midir' (See Midir), of the Sidhe (See Aes Sidhe).

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