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Guinevere (gwĭn`əvĭr', gwĕn`–), in Arthurian legend Arthurian legend, the mass of legend, popular in medieval lore, concerning King Arthur of Britain and his knights.
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The battle of Mt. Badon—in which, according to the Annales Cambriae (c. ..... Click the link for more information. , wife of King Arthur. Her illicit and tragic love for Sir Launcelot Launcelot, Sir , in Arthurian legend, bravest and most celebrated knight at the court of King Arthur. He was kidnapped as an infant by the mysterious Lady of the Lake, from whom he received his education and took his title, Launcelot of the Lake. ..... Click the link for more information. , which foreshadowed the downfall of Arthur's kingdom, ends with her retirement to a convent. She also figures in several early romances and Celtic legends, her name appearing in various forms (e.g., Guanhamara, Gvenour, and Gwenhwyfars). In different versions of the Arthurian story her name appears as Guenevere and Guinever. Guinevere King Arthur’s unfaithful wife. [Br. Lit.: Le Morte d’Arthur] See : Adultery Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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