Who is Sir Gawain?
Q: Who is Sir Gawain?
A: Sir Gawain is a legendary character in the King Arthur stories, said to be Arthur's nephew and one of the most important Knights of the Round Table. He is known for being a formidable, courteous, and compassionate warrior who was fiercely loyal to his king and family.
Q: What poem does he appear in?
A: Sir Gawain appears in the medieval fantasy poem "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight".
Q: Who are his parents?
A: His parents are Arthur's sister Anna and King Lot.
Q: What are some other works that mention him?
A: He has been mentioned in very early Welsh sord in Wales as well as English, French and Celtic literature. In Italy, he appears in the architecture of the north portal in the cathedral of Modena constructed in 1184.
Q: What nicknames does he have?
A: He is known by many nicknames including First Knight, Maidens' Knight, Libeaus Desconus or Le Bel Inconnu (The Fair Unknown).
Q: Does he have any siblings?
A: Yes, his brothers are Agravain, Gaheris, Gareth, and Mordred. In some works it is also mentioned that he has sisters.
Q: Is there anything special about his strength?
A: It is said that his strength waxes and wanes with the sun; it triples by noon but fades as the sun sets.
