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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

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Sir Gawain and the Green KnightTolkien: Myths and Legends (Boxed Sets)

Characters in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

11 characters, main characters first.

Main characters

  • Sir Gawain

    A knight of King Arthur's court who accepts the Green Knight's beheading challenge to protect the king's honor.

Supporting characters

  • The Green Knight

    A mysterious green-skinned challenger who proposes the beheading game.

  • Morgan le Fay

  • Sir Bertilak de Haute Desert

  • The Dreamer

  • The Pearl-Maiden

  • Sir Orfeo

  • Heurodis

  • Fairy King

  • Steward

  • King Arthur

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