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La Belle dame sans merci

This lady was certainly one to stay away from known for entrancing, then killing her lovers, of which there were many.

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Lady Enid

This is the 'Enid' (See Enid) as described by 'Chrétien de Troyes' (See Chrétien de Troyes) who is associated with 'Geraint' (See Geraint). Lady Enid is also mentioned in the 'Mabinogion' (See Mabinogion).

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Lady of the Fair Hair

Little is known about this character but she is said to be a faery who is believed to have been rescued by 'Arthur' (See Arthur). It appears that after this event the two were said to have become involved in a relationship.

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Lady of the Fountain

aka 'Laudine'. Wife of the 'Black Knight' (See Black Knight). Referred to by 'Chrétien de Troyes' (See Chrétien de Troyes) in the work entitled 'Yvain' (See Yvaine). Lady of the Fountain is clearly mentioned in the 'Mabinogion' (See Mabinogion).

The character Laudine is described as the wife and widow of 'Esclados' (See Esclados) in some legends who later marries 'Owain' (See Owain).

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Lady of Garadigan

Known in Arthurian romance to have been the bearer of an enchanted sword belt. It was said that only 'Meriadeuc' could unfasten the belt.

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Lady of the Garden of Earthly Pleasures

A woman to avoid at all cost said to have lured Knights into her garden from which escape was not expected.

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Lady of the Lake

aka 'Dame du Lac', 'Nimue', 'Lady Nimue', 'Niniane', 'Vivienne', 'Vivien', 'Lady Vivien', 'Raven'.

Also referred to as 'Alaida', 'Saraide', 'Laitha'.

Of Breton Arthurian origin. Also an enchantress of 'Merlin' (See Merlin) as alluded to in the Scottish (Keltic) legend of 'Thomas of Rymour' (See Thomas of Rymour) who tempts Merlin to stay a while with her in the Joyous Garden. Most commonly referred to as 'Merlin's' love interest. In the guise of Nimue, Niniane and Vivienne she deceives Merlin, succeeding in imprisoning him under a stone.

In some legends she is referred to as Lady Nimue, being a priestess, wife of 'Pelleas' (See Pelleas), daughter of 'A vavasour Dinas' who was said to have imprisoned Merlin at 'Clas Myrddyn' (See Clas Myrddryn) in the 'Forest of Broceliande' (See Broceliande), a similar fate to the Joyous Garden. His willing fate in being trapped here was the result of her asking him how a tower could be made from nothing but air. He is said to have loved her dearly. As Nimue she is also said to be the daughter of 'Diones', a low ranking noble according to 'Malory' (See Malory).

This tower is described in some legends as not being made from air but made of glass, in the form of a spiral. This was said to be located in the 'Otherworld' (See Otherworld) drawing on Nimue's association with the arcane. This type of tower would today probably be described as an invisible force field. According to ancient legend the prisoner is kept here for a determined period until the forces of life and death and all that control them are learnt.

Believed to be the same person as 'Morgan le Fay' (See Morgan le Fay) daughter of 'Igraine' (See Igraine) and 'Gerlois' (See Gerlois), half-sister of 'Arthur' (See Arthur), sister of 'Morgause' (See Morgause). Likened to the 'Gwagged Annwn' as told in ancient Welsh tradition. Said to have cured 'Lancelot' (See Lancelot) of madness.

In the work of 'Malory' (See Malory) the Lady of the Lake is said to have given the sword 'Excalibur' (See Excalibur) to Arthur. It is 'Bedivere' (See Bedivere) who returns Excalibur to the Lady of the Lake when Arthur is injured at the 'Battle of Camlan' (See Camlan).

She is seen to be similar to the 'Lady of the Fountain' (See Lady of the Fountain) or the Damsels who guard the wells in the 'Amangons' (See Amangons) stories, and encapsulates the embodiment of the righteousness of Kings, being associated with the Otherworld (See Otherworld). As Vivien she is said to dwell in the middle of the lake from which Excalibur appeared.

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Lady Lynette Lyonesse

aka 'Lyoness', 'Lady Lynette Layonesse', 'La Damosel Sauvage'. Sister of 'Lyonesse', aunt of 'Laurel' (See Laurel) according to the Grail legends of 'Malory' (See Malory).

She is said to have been married to 'Gaheris' (See Gaheris). She is said to have sent for 'Gareth' (See Gareth) to rescue Lyonesse from the 'Red Knight of the Red Lands' (See Ironside).

This character is often aligned with 'Lady Elizabeth Lyonesse' (See Lady Elizabeth Lyonesse).

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Lady Elizabeth Lyonesse

Wife of 'King Melodias' mother of 'Tristan' (See Tristan). She died tragically during childbirth.

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Lady Ragnell the Foul

Sister of 'Gromer Somer Joure' (See Gromer Somer Joure). Wife of 'Gawain' (See Gawain), who was reputed to have given him the choice of whether she be beautiful by day or by night (as it was said that she was ugly). She preferred by day, he the night, but in a selfless act Gawain chose beauty by day, and because of this, Lady Ragnell became beautiful both by day and by night. Mother of 'Gingalin'.

Believed to have asked 'Arthur' (See Arthur) to provide her with Gawain as a husband if she gave him the answer to a question posed by 'Gromer Somer Joure'. The question was 'what is it that women most desire?'. The answer to the question was 'Sovereignty' (See Sovereignty), which in later versions of the legend was altered to become the answer a woman most desires 'her own way'.

Gromer placed an enchantment upon his sister so that she took the form of the 'Loathly Lady' (See Loathly Lady).

The story regarding Sovereignty is seen to be a precursor of the story of Bath's wife in 'The Canterbury Tales'.

She is detailed in the 'The Marriage of Dame Ragnell'.

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Lady of Shalott

A very similar fate lay ahead for this character to that of 'Elaine de Astolat' (See Elaine de Astolat) who was known to have died from grief after her love for 'Lancelot' (See Lancelot) was rejected. She is a character most associated with the works of 'Tennyson' (See Tennyson).

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Lailoken

aka 'Lalockin, the twin'. According to Celtic legend he was a Scottish madman with prophetic abilities, and is believed by many to be the main source of reference for the character of 'Merlin' (See Merlin). The story of Lailoken is also believed to be a development of the Irish legend of 'Suibhne Gelt' (See Suibhne Gelt).

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Laitha

There are many characters associated with this name. In some accounts, although very few, Laitha is said to be the wife of 'Arthur' (See Arthur). She is also described as being an orphan although current definitions may be misleading. Also a 'Lady of the Lake' (See Lady of the Lake) and said to be an accomplished hunter.

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Laith Luachra

Female warrior who was entrusted with the care of 'Fionn' (See Fionn mac Cumhal) by his mother 'Murine', together with 'Bodmhall' (See Bodhmall) following the death of his father.

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Lamorak

aka Lamorak de Galles. In Arthurian legend he was a Knight of the Round table, and known to have been the eldest son of 'Sir Pellinore' (See Pellinore). In some legends he is described as a lover or 'Morgause' (See Morgause) and wife of 'Iblis'.

Lover of 'Morgause' (See Morgause) and said to have later been killed by her sons in revenge for the death of their father, and for his union with their mother. He was the greatest enemy of Morgause's husband 'King Lot of Lothian and Orkney' (See Lot).

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Lancelot

aka 'Lancelot du Lac', 'Prince of Benoic', of Benwick, of Brittany, 'Fair Foundling'. The Lancelot character that appears in Arthurian legend is thought to have been a legend that was formed in Germany. Said to have been called 'Galahad' at birth he was later renamed when tragic events struck his family.

A Knight of the Round Table, in most legends said to be the son of 'King Ban of Brittany' (See Ban) and 'Elaine the White' (See Elaine the White), although other stories indicate that Lancelot was not born to a peer, being brought-up by the Lady of the Lake, hence his French name Lancelot du Lac. His family ties are somewhat confusing as there are many characters mentioned as possibly being a brother of Lancelot or a son of King Ban.

In some of the Grail romances, Lancelot is the brother of 'Bors de Ganis' (See Bors de Ganis), 'Ector de Maris' as a half-brother and 'Galehodin, Duke of Saintongue' (See Galehodin). Thought to be a descendant of 'Celidoine, the King of Scotland'.

In other later legends he is the cousin of 'Lionel' (See Lionel), Bors de Ganis, and the father of two sons 'Blamore' and 'Bleoberis'.

Later Arthurian legends present Lancelot as a character who reflects some of the most notable traits of 'Llew' (See Llew Llaw Gyffes), 'Lugh' (See Lugh) and 'Llwch Llawwyanawc'.

Lancelot's family were said to have been consumed by fire at their castle according to one Grail romance legend, and so Lancelot was cared for by the 'Lady Of The Lake' (See Lady of the Lake) when an infant and taken to live under the lake. Some legends detail her to be the 'Dame du Lac' (See Lady of the Lake) becoming known as Lancelot's foster-mother. Lancelot became highly skilled in the arms and craft of warfare.

When matured, or at the age of eighteen in some legends, the Lady presented him to 'King Arthur' (See Arthur) in the presence of 'Gawain' (See Gawain). He agreed to Lancelot being cared for under his stewardship, and the Lady's request Lancelot was knighted at Midsummer. Although in some stories we are given that he was the model of honour, chivalry and fidelity we are later told he was the adulterous lover of 'Guinevere' (See Guinevere), Queen and wife to King Arthur, and the cause of the downfall of the Knights of the Round Table.

Lancelot is portrayed as presenting himself as 'Arthur's' best friend in some Grail romance legends, despite his desires and he tries hard to resist temptation. His initial resistance and his friendship with the King ultimately add impact to the manner in which Lancelot's actions are viewed, and the depth of the King's pain.

Lancelot is the Knight that is flawed, afflicted in Christian legends with moral sin, thus meaning he could not achieve The Grail. Arthurian romance indicates that the moment Guinevere buckled Lancelot's belt as he was knighted, and as he was to serve as the Queen's own Knight the fate of the two was sealed. Perhaps to control his urges Lancelot is then revealed to have been a Knight whose reputation grew steadily over the next few years as he stayed away from court, and Guinevere, slaying demons and achieving victory in many battles. Having learned of his true status Lancelot eventually returned to Arthur's court and became Guinevere's lover. Morgan le Fay revealed the truth of their relationship to Arthur, and Lancelot was sought. Again the same legend tells that he appeared at court many months later as a weakened man saying that he had been held prisoner by Morgan, who had stolen his ring, which she had used against him to prove of his affair. Peace resumed but the adulterous affair continued, and Lancelot was seen as a man who had lied to his king.

Lancelot was described as the only Knight to have not been beaten in any tournament or battle except by his son 'Galahad' (See Galahad) who was conceived under enchantment, Lancelot believing he was with Guinevere when in fact he was with 'Elaine de Corbenic' (See Elaine de Corbenic).

Bors de Galis, 'Perceval' (See Perceval) and Lancelot's son Galahad were reputed to have achieved 'The Grail' (See Grail). Lancelot is known to have killed many of the Knights of the Round Table as he attempted to escape capture when found in 'Guinevere's' (See Guinevere), the Queen's, Chamber. The birth of his son signals Lancelot's downfall, and in fact for all those of Arthur's court, as time begins to be curtailed as the kingdom falls apart despite Galahad's achievement of the Grail. Lancelot's failure to achieve it is a sure sign of his adultery with Arthur's wife.

Lancelot du Lac is further associated with 'Nimue' (See Lady of the Lake) in the work of 'Chrétien de Troyes' (See Chrétien de Troyes) as she is said in some of the Arthurian romances to have brought Lancelot du Lac to Arthur's court, whereupon having been knighted he undertook the healing of 'Sir Urrey of Hungary', a badly wounded knight.

Reputed to have killed his greatest friend 'Gareth of Orkney' (See Gareth), and many of the Knights of the Round Table when later escaping from Guinevere's chamber when the affair was revealed and also when rescuing her from being burned at the stake.

One of his greatest adventures was to recover Guinevere from 'Meleagant' (See Melwas).

In some legends 'Hellawes', also known as the 'Lady of the Castle Nigramours', of Necromancy, is said to be a spurned lover of Lancelot. 'Elaine of Astolat' (See Elaine de Astolat) suffered the same fate.

After the wounded King Arthur departed to 'Avalon' (See Avalon) Lancelot is said to have taken to a hermitage and become a holy man. When he eventually died he was laid to rest at at 'Joyous Gard', his own castle (See Joyous Gard).

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Lancelot du Lac

A later Norman Arthurian romance development of 'Sir Lancelot' (See Lancelot).
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Laudine

aka 'Lady of the Fountain' (See Lady of the Fountain). She is the wife and widow of 'Esclados' (See Esclados) in some legends, but the character is developed by 'Chrétien de Troyes' (See Chrétien de Troyes) to be the wife of the 'Black Knight' and of 'Owain' (See Owain) in the later Grail romances of the 'Guardian of the Magic Fountain' in 'Broceliande' (See Broceliande).

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Launfal

aka 'Lanval'. A Knight, who is said to have spurned the approaches of 'Guinevere' (See Guinevere). Said to have been married to a beautiful fairy-woman named 'Tryamore'. As a result of telling people of his wife's beauty he is said to have lost her, breaking his promise of silence. Most well known perhaps through his depiction in the romance written by 'Thomas Chestre'.

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Laurel

'Malory' (See Malory) describes Laurel as the wife of 'Agravain' (See Agravain), and the niece of 'Lyonesse' (See Lyonesse) & 'Lynette' (See Lady Lynette Lyoness).

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Lavaine

Son of 'Bernard of Astolat', brother of 'Elaine le Blanke' (See Elaine de Astolat) and 'Sir Tirre'. Student and companion of 'Lancelot' (See Lancelot). He is knighted by Lancelot who later grooms him to become the 'Duke of Arminak'.

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Laverne

Husband of 'Felelollie' (See Felelollie).

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Leodegrance

'King of Cameliard'. Husband of 'Seli', father of 'Guinevere' (See Guinevere).

Supporter of 'King Arthur' (See Arthur). He was given the present of the Round Table by 'Uther Pendragon' (See Uther Pendragon), and then believed to have given the same table as a gift to Arthur on the marriage of his daughter, so binding his family with all that the table symbolised.

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Licat Amir

Grave of 'Amr' (See Amr) reputed to be an illegitimate son of 'Arthur' (See Arthur).

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Lile

This 'Lady of Avalon' (See Avalon) is included in 'Malory's' work (See Malory). She is said to have revealed the forthcoming destruction of 'Balin' (See Balin) when he refused to return the sword which he alone could draw from its scabbard.

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Lindworm

Virtually the same as the 'Wyvern' a Saxon 'serpent' being very similar to a dragon, but having no wings.

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Lionel

Brother of 'Bors' (See Bors de Ganis) and cousin of 'Lancelot' (See Lancelot). A Knight of the Round Table.

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Lischois

aka 'Lischois'. Believed to have been married to 'Cundrie' (See Sovereignty), and a character based upon 'Parcifal' (See Perceval).

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Llacheu

aka 'Lohot', 'Lohott', 'Borre', 'Boare'. Reputed to be Arthur's illegitimate son. His mother was said to be 'Lysanor' in Welsh early texts. In a medieval Arthurian legend Llacheu is said to have been gruesomely murdered by 'Kay' (See Kay). His head being placed in a wooden casket and sent to 'Arthur' (See Arthur) and 'Guinevere' (See Guinevere).

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Llamrei

Of Welsh origin, this was the name given to 'Arthur's' (See Arthur) white mare (See Mystical-WWW Mystic's Menagerie : Horse).

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Llawfronedd the Horseman

Little is known about Llawfronedd except for that told in the Welsh Triads and the Mabnogion, where he appears to have been the guardian and owner of a powerful knife, able to carve for twenty-four people at a time. It was considered to be one of 'Thirteen Treasures of Britain' (See Hallows of Britain) for which Arthur journeyed to 'Annwn' (See Annwn) to recover as told in the 'Spoils of Annwn' by 'Taliesin' (See Taliesin).

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Llew Llaw Gyffes

aka 'Llew'. Welsh origin, son of 'Arianrhod' (See Arianrhod). He is equivalent to 'Lugh' (See Lugh), and may later have been referred to when developing the character of 'Lancelot' (See Lancelot). He is connected with the 'Sword/Spear of Light' (See Hallows). 'Gwydion' (See Gwydion) is said to have helped his uncle 'Math' (See Math) make 'Blodeuwedd' (See Blodeuwedd) from flowers for Llew,

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Llwch Llawwyanawc

aka 'Lleminawc', 'Llenllawc'. Of Welsh origin, telling of a warriot who accompanies 'Arthur' (See Arthur) as he attacks 'Annwn' (See Anwwn) when they went in search of the 'Thirteen Treasures of Britain' (See Hallows of Britain). His sword was known as 'The Sword of Light' (also thought to be Arthur's 'Caledfwlch') gave him power to lead the way towards the Cauldron.

Thought to have led to the development of the character of 'Lancelot' (See Lancelot) and perhaps reflects the development of 'Lugh' (See Lugh) and 'Llew' (See Llew Llaw Gyffes).

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Llwyd

He placed an enchantment of Dyfed resulting from the way in which 'Gwawl' (See Rhiannon) had been treated by 'Pwyll' (See Pwyll), Rhiannon's first husband.

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Llyfr Du Caerfyddin

'The Black Book of Carmarthen'. (See Merlin).

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Llyr

Welsh origin. The name means 'of the sea'. Aka 'Lludd Llaw Ereint', Silver hand, and similar to 'Nuadu' (See Nuadu) and 'Nodens' (See Nodens). Father of 'Branwen' (See Branwen), 'Bran' (See Bran the Blessed), 'Nissien', 'Efnissien'. Grandfather of 'Gwern'.

Believed also to be the father of 'Manawyddan' (See Manawyddan).

Llyr has been described as being a character of ancient Celtic legend that may have been the basis for later dramatic characters such as 'Geoffrey of Monmouth's' work 'The Irish Lir' (See Geoffrey of Monmouth), and the King himself in 'Shakespeare's' play of the same name 'King Lear'(See Creuddylad).

In the early Welsh Triads, Llyr is identified as one of the three held prisoner by the Britons.

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Loathly Lady

It has been suggested that the 'Loathly Lady' is the 'Queen of the Wastelands' in a physical form represented by a hag with a haggard face. (See Queen of the Wastelands). She is seen to be the same figure as 'Sovereignty' (See Sovereignty).

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Locrinis

Mythical 'King of Britain'. Possibly the eldest of the son's of 'Brut' (See Brutus). Husband of 'Guendoloena', then 'Estrildis', his concubine with whom he fathered 'Sabrina' (See Sabrina). 'Geoffrey of Monmouth' (See Geoffrey of Monmouth) wrote that Locrinis was also 'King of Loegria'.

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Logistilla

A sister of 'Morgan le Fey' (See Morgan le Fay) inroduced by 'Aristo', in his work 'Orlando Furoso' (AD1516).

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Logres

This Celtic name was given to the land of Britain in Arthurian legend, referring to the central heart of the land, to the fundamental belief in 'Sovereignty' herself (See Sovereignty). It is suggested to have originated from 'Locrinis' (See Locrinis).

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Lohengrin

Reputed to be a son of 'Percival' (See Perceval) and husband of 'Elsa' (See Elsa).

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Longinus

Reputed to be the name of the Roman who plunged a spear into Jesus Christ's side as He was on the Cross. This spear is said to have been later brought in c.AD63 to 'King Pellam' (See Pellam) at Listenise by 'Joseph of Arimathea' (See Joseph of Arimathea). (See Hallows).

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Lorie

Little is known about this lady but she is said to have been the mistress of 'Gawain' (See Gawain).

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Lot

aka 'Lotha', 'Loth', 'King Lot', 'Lothus Llew', 'Gwyr', 'King of Lothian and Orkney', husband of 'Morgause' (See Morgause), and brother-in-law of 'Morgan le Fay' (See Morgan le Fay).

Killed by 'King Pellinore' (See Pellinore). Lot was seen to be directly opposed to Arthur's claim to the Kingdom and rule of Britain (See Arthur), which led to his sons being at battle with the offspring of Pellinore.

Lot was the father of 'Gawain' (See Gawain), 'Gareth' (See Gareth), 'Agravain' (See Agravain), 'Gaheris' (See Gaheris).

He is said to have been the father of 'Cundrie' (See Sovereignty) in some legends.

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Lothian

An area of Scotland. The name is suggested to have derived from the name of 'King Lot' (See Lot).

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Lovel

Reputed to be an illegitimate son of 'Gawain' (See Gawain) with the sister of 'Bradiles'. This warrior was killed by 'Lancelot' (See Lancelot) as he attempted to escape the Queen's chamber.

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Lucan

One of 'Arthur's' (See Arthur) four gatekeepers and butlers. Believed to be his first and last butler following Arthur's coronation. Eventually became a Knight, and is said to have been wounded as attempted to help 'Bedivere' (See Bedivere) assist Arthur from the bloody field at the 'Battle of Camlan' (See Camlan). According to 'Malory' (See Malory) it is indicated that he may have been Bedivere's brother.

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Lud

A mythical King of Britain as described in the work 'Historia Regum Britanniae' by 'Geoffrey of Monmouth' (See Geoffrey of Monmouth) who was said to be buried in London, in an area now known as 'Ludgate'.

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Lugaid

Son of 'Cu Roi mac Daire'. (See Cu Roi mac Daire)

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Lugh

aka 'Llew'. Lover of 'Dechtire', father of 'Setanta' (See CuChulainn), grandson of 'Balor' (See Balor), son of 'Ethniu' and 'Cian'. Brought up by 'Manannan' (See Manannan) and 'Tailtiu'. Brother-in-law of 'Murine' (See Murine).

In Irish legends Lugh is one of the 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', 'Cumhal' (See Cumhal), 'Fionn' (See Fionn). Described as being extremely gifted with the use of weapons and the many associated crafts and techniques of battle. He is seen to be symbolic of the achievement of good over evil, light triumphing over darkness.

Specifically he was the Guardian of the 'Spear from Gorias' (See Gorias). This character is seen to be similar to that of 'Llew', and 'Llwch Llawwynawc' in that he helped 'Arthur' (See Arthur) at 'Annwn' (See Annwn) to obtain the Cauldron. His character is also thought to have influenced the development of the character of 'Lancelot' (See Lancelot), and be similar to the character of 'Llew Llaw Gyffes' (See Llew Llaw Gyffes).

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Lunet

aka 'Luned', 'Linet', said to be both the niece and servant of the 'Lady of the Fountain' (See Lady of the Fountain) in the works of 'Chrétien de Troyes' (See Chrétien de Troyes). Most commonly known for her ability to ensure the rescue of troubled Knights at the fountain perhaps it is suggested by the use of arcane powers. She is saved by 'Yvaine' (See Owain) from imprisonment under a stone. She is said to have helped create the fountain in the 'Forest of Broceliande' (See Broceliande).

Believed to have owned a ring, known as 'Lunet's Ring', that provided the wearer with the power of invisibility. The ring was given to Owain.

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Lyonesse

Sister of 'Lady Lynette Lyonesse' (See Lady Lynette Lyonesse), described as the mistress of the 'Castle Perilous' who was besieged by the 'Red Knight of the Red Lands' (See Ironside), but later safely rescued by 'Sir Gareth', whom she marries (See Gareth).

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Lyonesse

An area of land believed to have been located off the coast of Cornwall, England. Legend has it that this stretch of land reached from Land's End, England out towards the Scilly Isles.

'Edmund Spenser' (See Spenser) developed the idea that 'Tristan' (See Tristan) was born here, the place where his mother died, and later other writers reported that the land was thought to have at least 140 churches upon it. After the death of 'Lady Lyonesse' (See Lady Lynette Lyonesse) the land is said to have become submerged beneath the water.

It is suggested that Lyonesse is associated with other mystical places such as 'Atlantis', but perhaps most important of all is that this may have been the original home of 'Arthur' (See Arthur). 'Tennyson' (See Tennyson) indicated that this was in fact the place where Arthur died.

'Of Faery damsels met in the forest wide
By the knights of Logres, or of Lyones,
Lancelot, or Pelleas, or Pellenore.'

Milton : Paradise Regained.

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Lysanor

Mother of 'Llacheu', Arthur's illegitimate son (See Llacheu).

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