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Origin of the name GALERON.
Etymology of the
name GALERON.
Meaning of the baby name GALERON.
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GALERON. Arthurian
legend name of a knight who beheaded Gawain's horse. Perhaps a form
of French Galeran
("slaughter raven").
... They go to Randolf's Hall
to supper, and there, during supper, a lady richly arrayed brings in a
knight riding on horseback. It is Galeron of Galloway, who claims
to fight for his lands, which have been given to Gawain. Arthur
says they have no weapons now; but, on the morrow, Galeron shall have
his claim to fight allowed.. There is a long combat, in which both
are wounded; but, ultimately, Galeron is defeated. The king
interferes, Galeron receives back his lands and Gawain receives lands in
Wales instead... (The Cambridge History of English Literature, Ward-Waller, v.2, 1908)
... Arthur calls his council,
and Gawain offers to meet the challenger,... The lists are prepared, the
lady is intrusted to Gaynour's care, and the combatants are led to the
field. First their lances are broken, and they attack each other
with swords. Gawain is sorely wounded in the neck, and the lady
laughs. Then Sir Galeron is wounded; the lady shrieks, and the
lords and ladies of the court thank God. Sir Galeron cuts off the
head of Gawain's horse, Griselle. Both fight on foot, and both are
wounded. At last Galeron is brought to the ground, and the lady
appeals to the queen, who intercedes with Arthur,... Galeron yields to
Gawain, and the king commands the peace. (Scottish Alliterative Poems
in Riming Stanzas, Amours, 1897)
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