Gawain ... Gawain (/ ˈɡɑːweɪn, ˈɡæ -, - wɪn, ɡəˈweɪn / GA (H)-wayn, -⁠win, gə-WAYN), [1][2] spelled many ways, is a character in the Arthurian legend where he is one of the premier Knights of the …

Dec 6, 2025 · Gawain, hero of Arthurian legend and romance. A nephew and loyal supporter of King Arthur, Gawain appeared in the earliest Arthurian literature as a model of knightly perfection, against …

Sir Gawain, often depicted as the "Perfect Knight," features prominently in Arthurian legends, spanning works from Geoffrey of Monmouth to Sir Thomas Malory. Known as Gwalchmei in Welsh tales, …

At the heart of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is the test of Gawain's adherence to the code of chivalry. The typical temptation fable of medieval literature presents a series of tribulations …

Gawain「ガウェイン」 is one of the Four Knights of the Apocalypse, the daughter of Escanor and Merlin, and the adoptive niece of Arthur Pendragon of Camelot. Gawain is a very small girl with a …

Sir Gawain, a legendary knight of the Round Table in Arthurian lore, embodies the epitome of chivalry, honor, and bravery. Renowned across medieval literature, his character exemplifies the noble ideals …

May 10, 2024 · Explore the legendary life of Sir Gawain, King Arthur's noble nephew, known for his loyalty, valor, and the famous Green Knight encounter.

In Geoffrey of Monmouth, Wace, and Layamon, we learn of Gawain's ancestry and relationship as nephew to Arthur (sister's son); his role as beloved counselor, representative of courtly behavior, …

Gawain is variously portrayed by poets and romancers. Ofttimes, in English works especially, he is a chivalrous hero that endures and passes extreme tests like the one he undergoes in Sir Gawain and …

This edition provides the first modern collection of all eleven known Middle English Gawain tales composed or recorded in the fifteenth century or later.