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Kay is reputed to be 'Arthur's' foster brother (See Arthur).
Believed to be the true born son of 'Ector de Sauvage' (See Ector de Sauvage) we know that Arthur of legend was fostered by Kay's father, hence the two men being so close but also being perfect as enemies once Arthur's true identity is revealed.
Thought to have become Arthur's steward, definitely a hero in battle, a humorous is slightly scatty character. In early Welsh Arthurian writing he is said to be one of the first warriors to join Arthur, if not the first.
In some of the later Arthurian legends Kay is said to have murdered 'Llacheu', (See Llacheu) Arthur's illegitimate son. Perhaps a dramatic decision to heighten the tension between the two men who had once been so close.
The character of Kay has been likened to that of 'Conan Maol', (See Conan Maol) of the 'Fianna' (See Fianna).
Kay and 'Bedivere' (See Bedivere) are said to be to be featured amongst many of the earliest Arthurian legends, indeed Kay was reputed to have been one of the first men knighted by Arthur following his coronation and one of the first Knights of the Round Table. In some of the later Grail romances, Bedivere is described as being one of the first Knights of the Round Table - perhaps this is where the confusion over the identity of Kay stems from.
In some of the Arthurian legends/books the character of Kay is replaced/confused with the character of 'Griflet' (See Griflet).
In legend is said to have carried 'Mabon' (See Mabon) out of imprisonment by carrying him upon his back.
'Malory' (See Malory) describes Kei as the husband of 'Andrivette', the daughter of 'King Bador'.
Kei is said in some legends to have been the father of a son named 'Garanwyn' (See Garanwyn) and a daughter named 'Celeman' (See Celeman ferch Kei).
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Patron saint of Glasgow of the sixth-century.
Reputed to be the grandson of 'Urien of Rheged', and 'King Loth' (See Lot). Before his death Kentigern baptised Merlin. (See Merlin) according to 'Suibhne Gelt'. The legend of Suibhne Gelt reveals the story of Merlin's baptism, told by him during his confession to 'Saint Moling' which revealed understanding of pagan practices but also a degree of madness (inferring that the story may not have been true but the ranting of a madman). Kentigern is said to have reached the age of 181 years. (See Mystical-WWW Mystical Time : Dates, 13 January for more information on Kentigern).
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