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Halfred m LiteratureHalfred of Overhill was a Hobbit of the Shire and a member of the Gamgee family.
Haridhos m HinduismSwami Haridhos Giri played a pivotal role in popularizing Dakshina Sampradaya Namasankeertanam, traveling widely to deliver speeches and sing bhajans. As the chief disciple of Swami Gnanananda Giri, he devoted his life to serving his guru... [
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Harleth f EnglishOne notable bearer of this name is rising supermodel Harleth Kuusik.
Haubas m Near Eastern MythologyA god worshiped in pre-Islamic southern Arabia, particularly Sheba. Haubas's advice was often sought via consultation with oracles.
Haukim m Near Eastern MythologyHaukim is a pre-Islamic deity who was originally worshipped in Qataban, in what is now South Arabia. He was concerned with arbitration and the law.
Helaés f Arthurian Cycle, LiteratureHelaes was an orphan, the Countess of Limos, the sister of one Clapor le Riche and the niece of one Meleager le Rous, a sister or cousin of the Damoisele à la Harpe, and also unmarried and a determined lover of Sir Gawaine... [
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Helain m Arthurian CycleOne of the two peasant brothers who were protégés of King Armant of the Delectable Isle and the Red City. They treacherously killed the king and seized his kingdom. Palamedes killed Helain and avenged King Armant’s death.
Helaius m Arthurian CycleNephew of Joseph of Arimathea and ancestor of Arthur on the maternal side, according to the pedigree of John of Glastonbury.
Heleyne f Arthurian CycleA variation of
Viviane, the proper name of the Lady of the Lake in the Vulgate Merlin. She bears many names in the Vulgate romances.
Helior m Arthurian CycleA knight who abducted the wife of Sir Daguenet (Dagonet), Arthur’s fool. Daguenet eventually killed him.
Hellicha f Medieval DutchHellicha of Wittelsbach was Duchess consort of Bohemia from 1189 to 1198, married to Duke Conrad II.
Helpherich m Arthurian CycleA king who, allied with King Ekunaver of Kanadic, went to war with Arthur. Ekunaver was defeated by Garel, and Helpherich was given a seat at the Round Table.
Hendor m LiteratureA fictional character created by J.R.R. Tolkien, Hendor was a house-carle and servant of Idril Celebrindal during the First Age. It is told that Hendor carried Eärendil, when he was a child, to safety amid the Fall of Gondolin when they, Tuor, and others were assailed by wolf-riders.
Herennia f Ancient RomanHerennia Cupressenia Etruscilla was an Augusta and later regent of the Roman Empire, married to Emperor Decius, and mother of Emperors Herennius Etruscus and Hostilian.
Hermenor m Arthurian CycleA knight slain by Guiron the Courteous at the Levegnic tournament. His brother, Hector the Noble, was also killed by Guiron.
Hermind m Arthurian CycleThe brother of King Hermance of the Red City, Hermind fought Sir Palomides for the right of avenging Hermance’s death, but yielded to Palomides as the better warrior.... [
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Hispan m SpanishHispan is a mythological character of Antiquity, who would derive the name Hispania, according to some ancient writers.
Huematzin m Aztec and Toltec MythologyHuematzin is mentioned in some Mesoamerican codices as being a sage and a member of Toltec nobility and scholar who lived during the end of the 8th century. It is unknown whether he was an actual historical person or a legendary figure... [
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Huzaima f Arabic (Mashriqi), ArabicHuzaima bint Nasser, meaning, "firm believer" was an Arabian noblewoman, Sharifa of Mecca. She was Queen of Syria and then Queen of Iraq by marriage to Faisal I of Iraq, and queen mother during the reign of her son.
Iblis f Arthurian CycleIn an Arthurian legend in Ulrich von Zatzikhoven's late 12th-century German poem Lanzelet, the loving fairy mistress of Prince Lancelot is named Iblis, an anagram for Sibil/Sybil.
Idain f Arthurian CycleAn unattractive woman whose lover, Cardroain, championed her in a sparrowhawk tournament at Landoc. The sparrowhawk was to go to the most beautiful woman present, but Cardroain expected to win it for Idain through force of arms... [
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Ignaures m Arthurian CycleThis British knight was a popular lover, and fought in the Noauz tournament. His shield was half green and half azure, with a leopard on the green side.
Ilamert f Arthurian CycleIn Heinrich von dem Türlin’s Diu Crône, Gawain required a magic skein of thread to cross a river. This he obtained by defeating the brother of its owner, Lady Ilamert of Lanoier.
Illeli f Arthurian CycleIn Sir Ian Stuart-Knill’s curious pedigree of Arthur, she is the wife of Joseph of Arimathea and an ancestor of Arthur.
Illesgaleron m Arthurian CycleA prince of Wales who joined Arthur’s battle against the Saxons at Vambieres. He is found exclusively in the Livre d’Artus.... [
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Ilwen f LiteratureIlwen was born at Cuiviénen, likely to the more junior generations of the Minyar. She wed Ingwë, who was a direct male-line descendant of Imin, from eldest son to eldest son. The couple were wed and had several children at Cuiviénen by the time Oromë found the Quendi and invited them to Aman.
Ingeles m Arthurian CycleThis is the name of a character appearing in Syre Gawene and the Carle of Carlyle, a Middle English tail-rhyme romance who is one of King Arthur’s knights.
Inglor m LiteratureInglor was the name of a Ñoldor Elf who was the father of Gildor Inglorion.... [
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Inzilbêth f LiteratureA fictional character created by J.R.R. Tolkien. Inzilbêth was a noble woman of Númenór, the wife of Ar-Gimilzôr, the twenty-third King of Númenor, and a Queen of Númenór.
Ishvari f HinduismMeans "queen, mistress, goddess" in Sanskrit, the feminine form of ईश्वर
(īśvará) which is both an adjective meaning "able to do, capable of" and a noun meaning "lord, king, God"... [
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Išpakāya m ScythianAkkadian rendering of the Scythian name Spakāya, which derives from the word
*spaka ("dog"). This was the name of a Scythian king (fl. 7th century BCE).
Jamukha m Medieval MongolianOf uncertain etymology. Jamukha was a Mongol military and political leader and the chief rival to Temüjin (later Genghis Khan) in the unification of the Mongol tribes.
Jascaphin m Arthurian CycleFather of Gawain and Clarissant in Heinrich von dem Türlin’s Diu Crône. His wife was Queen Morcades (Morgause). When King Jascaphin died, his brother banished Morcades from Orcanie.... [
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Jezelinda f LiteratureMiss Jezelinda Fitzroy is a character in a short story titled “Frederic & Elfrida,” dated to about 1787 or 1788, one of Jane Austen's earliest works.
Juben m Arthurian CycleA duke of Forckheim who Erec saved after he had been kidnapped by seven robbers. His brothers, Joachim, Perant, and Malcheus, were also abducted and liberated. Erec sent them to Arthur’s court to relate the adventure.
Kadienn m Arthurian CycleBoth maternal and paternal ancestor of Arthur found in the Welsh Bonedd yr arwr, directly descended, on both occasions, from Llyr.
Kalegras m Arthurian CycleThe name of both Tristan’s father and Tristan’s son in the Icelandic Saga af Tristram ok Ísodd, from Canelengres, Tristan’s father’s surname in German romance.... [
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Kandalion m Arthurian CycleThe bold but wicked Duke of Montikluse. He made it his hobby to imprison knights in his Malmort Tower, leaving them to starve.... [
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Karabin m Arthurian CycleA giant who served King Ekunaver of Kanadic’s who delivered a message, where Ekunaver promised to invade Arthur’s lands.
Karadus m Arthurian CycleAmong Arthur’s knights in the list Chrétien de Troyes made. Chrétien tells us that Karadus had a very cheerful disposition.
Kathely f LiteratureKathely Burnell is one of the main characters in the book "The Wrylin" by Allen Lamb.
Kaylet m Arthurian CycleThe King of Spain and Castille during the reign of Uther in Britain. His capital was Toledo. He was prompted by his uncle Schiltunc to join King Vridebrant of Scotland’s invasion of the African kingdom of Zazamanc... [
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Kianda f African Mythology, Southern AfricanKianda (or Dandalunda) is a goddess of the sea, of the waters, and a protector of fishermen in traditional Angolan culture. Kianda was traditionally worshipped by throwing offerings such as food and clothing into the sea... [
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Klingsor m Arthurian Cycle, LiteratureA powerful medieval sorcerer in Wolfram’s Parzival, formerly the Duke of Terre de Labour (probably Italy as its capital was Capua), nephew of Vergil of Naples (Vergilius; author of the Aeneid).... [
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Koralus m Arthurian CycleThe name of Enide’s father according to Hartmann von Aue. He is called Licorant (Liconal) by Chrétien de Troyes.... [
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Kuiji m Chinese, HistoryKuiji, an exponent of Yogācāra, was a Chinese monk and a prominent disciple of
Xuanzang. His posthumous name was Cí'ēn dàshī, The Great Teacher of Cien Monastery, after the Daci'en Temple or Great Monastery of Compassionate Grace, which was located in Chang'an, the main capital of the Tang Dynasty... [
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Kuraus m Arthurian CycleA British knight from Gagunne, encountered by Lancelot early in his adventures. Lancelot came across Kuraus and Orphilet fighting in a clearing. They were both ready to collapse from exhaustion, and Lancelot made them stop fighting.... [
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Kurion m Arthurian CycleA malicious knight who attacked Queen Albiun of the Wild Mountain, intending to steal her lands. He was defeated by Arthur’s Sir Tandareis, ending the assault.
Lähelin m Arthurian CycleA king who conquered Wales and North Wales from Queen Herzeloyde, Perceval’s mother, in Wolfram’s Parzival, after Gahmuret’s death. His brother was Duke Orilus of Lalander and his sister was Cunneware of Lalant.... [
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Lambergus m Arthurian CycleIn the Italian Tristano Riccardiano and La Tavola Ritonda, the husband of the Hebrew Damsel of Thornbush Ford. He found out that his wife and
Tristan were having an affair... [
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Lambor m Arthurian CycleThe King of Terre Foraine (Strange Land) or Logres, a Grail King descended from
Bron. He ruled Corbenic and the Strange Land.... [
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Lambord m Arthurian CycleThe maternal great-grandfather of Arthur, according to the pedigree of John of Glastonbury.
Lambus m Arthurian CycleOne of the many Saxon kings who, under the Saxon King Hargadabran (Hargodabrans), fought against Arthur at the battle of Clarence.
Latobius m Gaulish MythologyLatobius (Mars Latobius Marmocius) is a Gaulish god known from six inscriptions found at two sites in Austria. During ancient Roman times, he was equated with aspects of Jupiter and Mars.
Laudamie f Arthurian CycleQueen of Averre, which she inherited from King Avenis and Queen Anfole (Annore). She had a sister named Anfole.... [
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Leanira f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of
Leaneira. In Greek mythology, Leanira or Leaneira was a Spartan princess who later became an Arcadian queen. She was the daughter of King Amyclas and possibly Diomede, daughter of Lapithes... [
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Leiagore f Greek MythologyIn Greek mythology, Leiagore (Lêagorê means 'assembler' or addressing the people') was the Nereid of assembling fish or navies. She was one of the 50 marine-nymph daughters of the 'Old Man of the Sea'
Nereus and the Oceanid
Doris.
Lenomie f Arthurian CycleGuinevere’s sister in Heinrich von dem Türlin’s "Diu Crône". She was a queen. She had another sister named Flori.
Leutha f LiteratureLeutha is a female character appearing in the mythology of William Blake. According to S. Foster Damon, A Blake Dictionary, she stands for 'sex under law'.
Liamere f Arthurian CycleThe Queen of Libya, the wife of King Amire, and the daughter of King Garez in "Wigalois" by Wirnt von Grafenberg.
Libran m Arthurian CycleA king who battled and killed an unnamed uncle of Perceval, forcing Perceval’s aunt into seclusion in the Vulgate "Queste del Saint Graal" 1215-1230.
Lindir m LiteratureLindir was an Elf of unknown kindred residing in Rivendell when Frodo met Bilbo there in TA 3018.... [
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Logistilla f Arthurian CycleA sister of Morgan Le Fay, in Ariosto’s Orlando Furioso, and probably one of the nine co-rulers of Avalon.
Luoshen f Chinese Mythology, LiteratureMeans "goddess of the Luo River" in Chinese, from the river name 洛
(Luò) and 神
(shén) meaning "god, deity, spirit". This is the name of a well-known figure in Chinese literature and folklore... [
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Mabsant m Arthurian CycleSon of Caw, one of twenty brothers, and one of Arthur’s warriors found in the Welsh Culhwch and Olwen.
Maccabruno m Arthurian CycleIn La Tavola Ritonda, Tristan assists his future father-in-law, Gilierchino, in quashing a rebellion led by Gilierchino’s nephew, Albroino. Maccabruno was another uncle of Albroino, whom he joined in the war.... [
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Madolas m Arthurian Cycle, LiteratureThis name belongs to a character appearing in the Lancelot-Grail Cycle, also known as the Vulgate Cycle or the Pseudo-Map Cycle, an early 13th-century French Arthurian literary cycle.
Maeldinus m Arthurian CycleA Welsh warrior who, while hunting in the mountains of Arwystli, went insane from eating poisoned apples that had been intended for Merlin.... [
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Maglaurus m LiteratureThe Duke of Albany, one of the husbands of Regan, who was one of the older daughters of King Leir in Geoffrey of Monmouth's pseudohistorical 12th-century "History of the Kings of Britain".
Mahaina f LiteratureA woman who claims to suffer from alcoholism but is believed to have a weak temperament in 'Erewhon' by Samuel Butler.
Maidros m LiteratureMaidros was the father of Bruithwir and the grandfather of Fëanor, according to the early version of the legendarium in The Book of Lost Tales.
Malador m Arthurian CycleCo-leader, with Gamor, of an army of Saracens who fought Ambrosius and Uther Pendragon at Bristol.
Malagrin m Arthurian CycleA knight slain by Alexander the Orphan (Alisander le Orphelin) at the behest of a maiden whom Malagrin had harassed.
Malaguin m Arthurian CycleThe proper name given to the King with a Hundred Knights in the early prose Lancelot tales. The King is given other names in other sources, and in Lancelot of the Laik, Malaguin and the King with a Hundred Knights are separate characters, although both are kings in Galehaut’s service... [
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Malbecco m Arthurian CycleMalbecco is the old man who guards his riches and his attractive wife Hellenore. He eventually becomes Jealousy itself.
Malcheus m Arthurian CycleA duke of Manaheim and one of four brothers saved by Erec from seven robbers in "Erex Saga".
Malegar m Arthurian CycleMalegar leads the attack on the House of Temperance in Book 2, Canto 11 of "The Faerie Queene". He represents mortal pain, sickness, and death. Arthur defeats him by taking him away from his mother earth.
Malengin m Arthurian CycleMalengin is a shapeshifting thief who lives in a cave in Book 5, Canto 9 of "The Faerie Queene". Talus and Artegall kill him.
Malseron m Arthurian CycleA chief giant who served King Ekunaver of Kanadic. His companions were Karabin, Zirijon, and Zirdos.... [
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Malvasius m Arthurian CycleThe King of Iceland in Arthur’s time, according to Geoffrey of Monmouth. His name may come from the Welsh Melwas.... [
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Manathes m Arthurian CycleA follower of Joseph of Arimathea who, in Sarras, was once charged with guarding an ark containing the Holy Grail. His companions were Anascor and Lucan.
Mancipicelle f Arthurian CycleA malicious maiden who tried to cause Gawain’s death by luring him into a battle against the mighty Sir Guiromelant. The ruse failed, and Mancipicelle later apologized.
Mandulis m Egyptian MythologyMandulis was a god of ancient Nubia also worshipped in Egypt. The name Mandulis is the Greek form of Merul or Melul, a non-Egyptian name.
Mangoun m Arthurian CycleIn Robert Biket’s Lai du Cor, the King of Moraine, he sent a horn to Arthur’s court which would expose any infedility on the part of his wife.... [
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Marden f & m EnglishThe author Marden Fitzpatrick Nichols is a famous bearer of this name.
Margan m Arthurian CycleBrother of the giants Durkan and Ulian. They all served Lord Karedoz of Malmontan, and they were slain by Sir Tandareis.
Margawse f Arthurian CycleOne of the three daughters – seemingly the oldest – of Igraine and Gorloïs of Tintagil. Margawse was wedded to King Lot of Lothian at the same time that her widowed mother re-married Uther Pendragon.
Margon m Arthurian Cycle, Literature1. The wine steward of the Saxon king, Pignoras. He fought against Arthur’s forces at the second battle of Clarence, and was killed there.... [
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Margondes m Arthurian Cycle1. A knight who fought in Arthur’s army against the Saxons at Clarence. He is said to be a leader of the Sesnes, involved in the attack on Vandaliors Castle, early in Arthur’s reign.... [
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Margoras m Arthurian CycleA Saxon king, allied to King Rions, killed by King Ban of Benoic at the battle of Aneblayse.
Marguel f Arthurian CycleA variation of
Morgan, an enchantress or fairy, probably derived from the Welsh
Modron and, ultimately, from the Celtic goddess
Matrona, and she may have been influenced by an enchantress in Irish mythology called
Morrigan, an Irish crow-goddess of war (
Morgan, like
Arthur, occasionally took the shape of a raven or a crow).
Marhalt m Arthurian CycleMarhalt was the father of Sir Marhaus (according to Malory) and thus the father-in-law of King Anguish, who married Marhaus’ sister. The king is mentioned in Malory X, 66, fighting in the Lonazep tournament, but most of the time he remains in the background, perhaps busily governing his territory.
Marjing m Far Eastern MythologyMarjing is the God of horses, polo, hockey, sports and war in Sanamahism, the indigenous religion of Manipur. The guardianship of the north eastern direction is alluded to
Marjing and the other directions to Koupalu (north west), Thangching (south west) and Wangpulen (south east)... [
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Marmadas m LiteratureMarmadas was the only son of Gorbulas Brandybuck. He was born on SR 1343. He had three children: Merimas, Mentha, and Melilot.
Marmadoc m LiteratureMarmadoc Brandybuck, also called "Masterful", was a hobbit of the Shire and the fourth Master of Buckland.
Marrien m Arthurian Cycle, LiteratureMarrien is a wise an benevolent figure who lives in the Valley of Marvels and is revered by the humans who live nearby. Marrien is described as having the upper body of a man and the lower body of a horse, and he is known for his knowledge of herbs and medicine.... [
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Marroch m Arthurian CycleA heathen king who attacked a queen named Ysope. He was defeated by Arthur and Sir Wigamur.
Marrok m Arthurian Cycle, LiteratureA werewolf knight. In Le Morte d’Arthur of Thomas Malory, Marrok is depicted as a loyal knight of Arthur who fights alongside him in the final battle against Mordred. During the battle, Mordred engages Marrok in combat and ultimately kills him
Marsil m Arthurian Cycle, LiteratureKing Marsil is a character who appears in several Arthurian romances, particularly those that focus on the legendary hero Roland, one of King Arthur’s knights.
Marsique f Arthurian Cycle, LiteratureA beautiful fairy, over whom Gawain fought Mabon the Enchanter. Marsique obtained the magic Scabbard of Excalibur for Gawain, ensuring Gawain’s victory.
Maruc m Arthurian CycleA knight defeated by Arthur’s Sir Dodinel in defense of a maiden. Dodinel compelled him to surrender to Queen Guenevere at La Fontaine as Fees.... [
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Mascarille m Theatrea character in Moliere's "Étourdi ou les Contretemps" (The Blunderer, or the Counterplots), whose plot follows a servant's schemes to help his wealthy employer win the affections of a poor young woman.
Matain m Arthurian CycleThe lord of the Castel de La Blanche Espine, where Knights of the Round Table were reviled.... [
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Mataly m Arthurian CycleAn early Knight of the Round Table, injured in a tournament against the Queen’s Knights.
Matrosilie f Literature (Archaic)The queen mother in "The Knight of the Swan", a story that appears in the Old French chansons de geste of the first Crusade cycle which establishes a legendary ancestry of Godfrey of Bouillon, who in 1099 became ruler of the Kingdom of Jerusalem.
Mavilus m Late RomanMavilus, distinguished as Mavilus of Hadrumetum, was an early Christian martyr during the persecutions of Caracalla. He suffered martyrdom at Hadrumetum, in 212, by being thrown to wild beasts, by order of Governor Scapula.
Mazadan m Arthurian CycleAccording to Wolfram, Arthur’s great-grandfather and also an ancestor of Percivale, through his sons Lazaliez and Brickus, respectively.... [
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Mazoe f Arthurian CycleOne of the eight sisters of Morgan Le Fay, who ruled with her on the island of Avalon, according to Geoffrey of Monmouth.
Medanz m Arthurian CycleThe son of Meleranz (Arthur’s nephew) and Queen Tydomie of Karmerie. He had a brother named Lazaliez and a sister named Olimpia.
Medelant m Arthurian CycleApparently either a leader of the Sesnes or a king allied with them, invovled in the attack on Vandaliors Castle early in Arthur’s reign.... [
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Mederei f Welsh Mythology, Arthurian CyclePossibly means "the drunken one", derived from Welsh
medd "mead" and the suffix
-ai. Alternatively,
medrus meaning "skilful, capable" has been suggested as a possible relation. Mederei Badellfawr was the name of one of a triad of Amazons of the Island of Britain in the Arthurian Cycle.
Median m Arthurian CycleOne of Arthur’s knights in the Vulgate Merlin, present at a tournament between Arthur’s knights and the knights of Kings Ban and Bors.... [
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Meleranz m Arthurian CycleArthur’s nephew and hero of Der Pleier’s Meleranz. He was the son of Olimpia, Arthur’s sister, and King Linefles of France.... [
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Meliadice f Arthurian CycleA descendant of Arthur and heroine of the romance Cleriadus et Meliadice, published in Paris in 1495. The author of the work is unknown, but it is believed to have been based on earlier French and English romances.... [
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Melias m Arthurian Cycle, LiteratureSon of the King of Denmark, Melias entered the Grail Quest as squire to King Bagdemagus, but left him at the White Abbey and went with Galahad instead.
Melibee m Arthurian Cycle, LiteratureMelibee is a shepherd in Book 6 of "The Faerie Queene" who rejected courtly life for farm life. He raised Pastorella after finding her as a baby. He is killed by the Brigands.
Melie f Arthurian CycleSister of Sir Meliant of Meliadel and whose sweetheart, Menelais, was slain by the evil Brian de la Gastine.... [
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Meligor m Arthurian CycleA knight in the service of Lord Golagros, Arthur’s opponent in the Middle Scots tale of Golagros and Gawain.