4. Center piece of the
Arthurian legends,
Excalibur is the symbol
of Arthur's right to be
king.
In some version, the sword
is presented as a gift
from the Lady of the
Lake (or from Merlin).
In others, Arthur manages
to draw the sword from
the rock in which it was
embedded.
6. Lancelot du Lac
Often considered as
the king's right hand
man.
Raised by the Lady of
the Lake
Some versions
describe him as
Galahad's father, and
in some he is Queen
Guinevere's lover.
7.
8. Galahad
Known as the “Grail Knight”,
the only person God
thought worthy of the
Grail.
Friends with Percival and
Bors since childhood.
Thought to be the son of
Lancelot du Lac and
Elaine of Corbenic.
9. Bors 'the younger'
Prince of Gaunnes, a
small kingdom
annexed to Camelot.
Known for his loyalty
and faithfulness
rather than for his
swordsmanship.
Truly devoted to the
King and his Quest.
10. Percival
One of King Arthur's
most trusted
lieutenants.
Also one of the “Grail
Knights”, as he is the
one who finds it in
Chretien de Troyes'
version.
Believed to have
originated from a
Welsh tale.
11. Gawain
The nephew of Arthur,
as he is the son of
Morgause.
Mentioned very early in
the legend, as he can
be found in ancient
Welsh sources.
Said to be a symbol of
virtue, and a defender
of the poor.
12. Tristan
Originated from
Cornish Folklore.
Mainly known for the
standalone tale called
Tristan and Iseult, in
which he falls deeply
in love with Iseult, an
Irish princess.
Described as a skilled
archer and a close
friend of the King.
13. Bedivere
Fearless knight, and
King Arthur trusted
adviser
In some versions, he is the
one who puts the dying
king on the boat to
Avalon, and brings back
Excalibur to the Lady of
the Lake.
Very wise in the ways
of science.
14. Merlin
The court wizard, or
druid in some
versions.
He is remembered for
being the king's
mentor and spiritual
guide.
First written about in
welsh legends.
20. Sources
- Wikimedia Commons
- Monty Python and the Holy Grail (All rights
reserved)
- WikiArt.org for the knights’ images
- CALT & Alexandre Astier (All Rights reserved)