"Joyous Gard. The castle then reverts to its former name, Dolorous Gard. Later, Guinevere is restored to Arthur at Lancelot's intervention and Lancelot abandons his castle to live in France before becoming a hermit at Glastonbury, where he spends the rest of his days. On Lancelot's death, his body his taken to the Joyous Gard for burial. Malory identified the Joyous Gard with Bamburgh Castle, the northern coastal castle known to the Anglo-Saxons as ""Bebbanburgh"". Previously it had been the location of a fort of the Celtic Britons known as ""Din Guarie"". Joyous Gard The castle of Joyous Gard is"
"Lancelot Sir Lancelot du Lac (meaning Lancelot of the Lake), alternatively also written as Launcelot and other spellings, is one of the Knights of the Round Table in the Arthurian legend. He typically features as King Arthur's greatest companion, the lord of Joyous Gard and the greatest swordsman and jouster of the age – until his adulterous affair with Queen Guinevere is discovered, causing a civil war exploited by Mordred which brings about the end of Arthur's kingdom. His first appearance as a main character is in Chrétien de Troyes' poem ""Lancelot, the Knight of the Cart"", written in the"
"there was a reference to the mythical Jason when Jason Grace and his friends encounter Medea. Jason Jason (; Ancient Greek: Ἰάσων ""Iásōn"" ) was an ancient Greek mythological hero who was the leader of the Argonauts whose quest for the Golden Fleece featured in Greek literature. He was the son of Aeson, the rightful king of Iolcos. He was married to the sorceress Medea. He was also the great-grandson of the messenger god Hermes, through his mother's side. Jason appeared in various literary works in the classical world of Greece and Rome, including the epic poem ""Argonautica"" and the"
"Jason Jason (; Ancient Greek: Ἰάσων ""Iásōn"" ) was an ancient Greek mythological hero who was the leader of the Argonauts whose quest for the Golden Fleece featured in Greek literature. He was the son of Aeson, the rightful king of Iolcos. He was married to the sorceress Medea. He was also the great-grandson of the messenger god Hermes, through his mother's side. Jason appeared in various literary works in the classical world of Greece and Rome, including the epic poem ""Argonautica"" and the tragedy ""Medea"". In the modern world, Jason has emerged as a character in various adaptations of"
"with his cousins Sir Bors and Sir Lionel and his illegitimate half-brother Ector de Maris (Hector). Lancelot's own castle in Britain is known as Joyous Gard. Lancelot became one of the most famous Knights of the Round Table and an object of desire by many ladies. Faithful to Queen Guinevere, he refuses the forceful advances of Queen Morgan le Fay, Arthur's enchantress sister constantly attempting to seduce Lancelot, whom she at once greatly loves and hates with the same intensity, and even kidnapping him on occasions (including once when she does it together with her fellow magical queen, Sebile). Another"
"(now known as North Eaglenest Mountain), and by a giant sculpture featured along the ""Trail of the Whispering Giants"" in Metro-Kiwanis Park in Johnson City, Tennessee. Junaluska Junaluska (Cherokee: ""Tsunu’lahun’ski"") (c.1775 – October 20, 1868), was a leader of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians who reside in and around western North Carolina. He fought alongside Andrew Jackson, and saved his life, at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend, though later in life he regretted having done so. Junaluska was born around 1775, approximately south of Franklin, North Carolina near present day Dillard, Georgia. A few days after his birth, he"
"Utuwankande Sura Saradiel Deekirikevage Saradiel widely famous as Utuwankande Sura Saradiel,translation:""Saradiel the Hero of Mountain Utuwan"" (; 25 March 1832 – 7 May 1864) is a Ceylonese gang leader and bandit who became a legendary figure in Sri Lanka known as the ""Robin Hood of Sri Lanka"". Some Sri Lankan scholars place him in the context of regional insurgencies of against British Colonial rule rather than a manifestation of local lawlessness or economic justice . Due to superstition he was believed to have the power of not being seen and that he was bullet proof. Many believe that this is"
"and other large structures include ""The High Hall"", seat of the city government, the ""High House of Wonders"", a large temple to Gond, and the ""Seatower of Balduran"", a small fortress in the center of the harbor. The city takes its name from the great seafaring hero Balduran. Long ago, Balduran sailed to the fabled Anchorome and returned with great wealth which was used to build the wall around what became Baldur's Gate. He left the city again, presumably to return to Anchorome, but never returned. At the time, the growing town was controlled by local farmers who mercilessly taxed"
"heroon of Aegeus. Aegeus (hero) In Greek mythology, Aegeus (Αἰγεύς) is the eponymic hero of the phyle called the Aegeidae at Sparta. He was a son of Oeolycus, and grandson of Theras, the founder of the colony in Thera. All the Aegeïds were believed to be Cadmeans, who formed a settlement at Sparta previous to the Dorian conquest. There is only this difference in the accounts, that, according to some, Aegeus was the leader of the Cadmean colonists at Sparta, while, according to Herodotus, they received their name of Aegeids from the later Aegeus, the son of Oeolycus. There was"
"quest to find his uncle, soon encountering hostile wizards who are none-too-helpful in aiding him. On his journey through Avalon, he meets allies including Twigkindle the brownie king and Percival the knight, the latter of which joins Cornelius in return for his aid in finding the Grail. The two soon acquire the Grail, and eventually reach the castle Joyous Garde, the centre of villainy in Avalon. After an epic battle with the resident baron-wizard Bertilak, Cornelius finds and frees his uncle Lucan, only to confront the game's main antagonist, the Overlord. The Overlord demands Cornelius hand over the Grail, but"
"interpreted by some as an expression of homosexuality) and self-denial, in which Galehaut figures as a the central character as he becomes the tragic hero in the story. Galehaut, just as he has surrendered to Arthur, gives way before Guinevere, yielding Lancelot to her. He also joins Arthur's Knights of the Round Table. He ultimately dies by longing for Lancelot, having been separated with him when Lancelot went mad and disappeared, and after receiving false news of his death. Lancelot, at the end of his own life, is buried next to Galehaut at his castle of Joyous Garde in the"
"minion heroes; the hooded keeper of Battle Rock, who organises events in the Overlord's personal arena (though this may be the same minion that stood before the dungeon in the first Overlord). The story's central antagonist is the reclusive Emperor Solarius, ruler of the Glorious Empire, who is committed to conquering the world and removing all magical creatures. While Solarius appears reclusive, he has a number of henchmen who govern the various conquered lands. His second-in-command, Marius, acts as his spokesperson. A secondary antagonist is Florian Greenheart, leader of a band of fanatical environmentalist elves. A generation has passed since"
"Wilfrid Boyden was a medical officer renowned for his bravery, who was awarded the Distinguished Service Order and was the most highly decorated medical officer of World War II.[1] As Xavier, one of the protagonists reflects in the novel, the number three is especially relevant not only to Native culture but Europeans alike. It would appear to Xavier that the number three can be found everywhere. There is the front line, the support line, and the reserve line, for example. There is the infantry, the cavalry, and the artillery. In moments off battle, there is food, then rest, then women."
"Aegeus (hero) In Greek mythology, Aegeus (Αἰγεύς) is the eponymic hero of the phyle called the Aegeidae at Sparta. He was a son of Oeolycus, and grandson of Theras, the founder of the colony in Thera. All the Aegeïds were believed to be Cadmeans, who formed a settlement at Sparta previous to the Dorian conquest. There is only this difference in the accounts, that, according to some, Aegeus was the leader of the Cadmean colonists at Sparta, while, according to Herodotus, they received their name of Aegeids from the later Aegeus, the son of Oeolycus. There was at Sparta a"
"thus be delayed by gathering the limbs of his child. Tomi, the place where this occurred, was believed to have derived its name from ""temno"" (, ""cut""). Jason - he was an ancient Greek mythological hero who was famous for his role as the leader of the Argonauts and their quest for the Golden Fleece. He was the son of Aeson, the rightful king of Iolcos. He was married to the sorceress Medea. Because he belongs to mythology, he may have existed before the Greek Dark Ages (1100–800 BC.) The people who wrote about Jason lived around 300 BC. Jason"
"Taos Valley the park was not renamed and still bears the Kit Carson moniker. Kit Carson Christopher Houston Carson (December 24, 1809 – May 23, 1868), better known as Kit Carson, was an American frontiersman. He was a mountain man (fur trapper), wilderness guide, Indian agent, and U.S. Army officer. Carson became a frontier legend in his own lifetime via biographies and news articles. Often exaggerated, versions of his exploits were the subject of dime novels. His understated nature belied confirmed reports of his fearlessness, combat skills, tenacity, and profound effect on the westward expansion of the United States. Carson"
"and preserved corpses of the nine heroes that Heracles got from the Thespians and who came to Sardinia with the colony of Iolaus, became the famous oracles."" Solinus says: ""The Iolians, so named by him (Iolaus), added a temple to his tomb, because he had freed Sardinia from many ills"". Iolaus In Greek mythology, Iolaus (; Ancient Greek: Ἰόλαος ""Iólaos"") was a Theban divine hero, son of Iphicles and Automedusa. He was famed for being Heracles' nephew and for helping with some of his Labors, and also for being one of the Argonauts. Through his daughter Leipephilene, he was considered"
"the King's escape. Martha Gunn (1726–1815), the ""Venerable Priestess of the Bath"", was Brighton's most famous and celebrated ""dipper"" (operator of the bathing machines popular in the resort's early history). The headstone, in the shape of a coffin, is also Grade II-listed and commemorates other members of her family. Actress and singer Anna Maria Crouch has an elaborate, Grade II-listed, Coade stone table tomb with a carved memorial tablet, friezes with foliage patterns and Vitruvian scrolls, putti and a Classical-style urn. Phoebe Hessel (1713–1821) lived to 108, posed as a man and fought as a soldier for 17 years so"
"real-world location of the home of Boreas, the North Wind of Greek Legend. The Greek writer Herodotus writes in his ""Histories"" (4.13) that the explorer Aristeas, a native of Proconnesus in Asia Minor active circa 7th century BC, had written a now lost hexameter poem about a journey to the Issedones of the far north. Aristeas reported that beyond them lived the one-eyed Arimaspians, further on were the gold-guarding griffins, and beyond these the Hyperboreans. This Aristeas, possessed by Phoibos, visited the Issedones; beyond these live the one-eyed Arimaspoi, beyond whom are the Grypes that guard gold, and beyond these"
"sun rise and breaks down in tears. VI. Joyous Gard To his dismay Ganhardine the brother of Iseult of the White Hands then discovers that his sister, notwithstanding her marriage with Tristram, still remains a virgin. Tristram explains that he cannot forsake his first love and, Ganhardine demanding to see her, the two travel to Tintagel. As it happens, King Mark is out hunting when the men arrive, and Tristram flees with Iseult of Ireland to Camelot, where they finds grace from Launcelot and Guinevere, that other famous adulterous couple. By their grace Tristram and Iseult are allowed to stay"
"Hero and Leander Hero and Leander is the Greek myth relating the story of Hero (, ""Hērṓ""; pron. like ""hero"" in English), a priestess of Aphrodite who dwelt in a tower in Sestos on the European side of the Hellespont (today's Dardanelles), and Leander (, ""Léandros""), a young man from Abydos on the opposite side of the strait. Leander fell in love with Hero and would swim every night across the Hellespont to spend time with her. Hero would light a lamp at the top of her tower to guide his way. Succumbing to Leander's soft words and to his"
"Supreme Guard Command Supreme Guard Command (also known as Unit 963, the Escort Bureau, Guard Command, Guard Bureau and the General Guard Bureau) is the personal bodyguard force tasked with the protection of North Korea's ruling Kim family. The current Supreme Guard commander is General Yun Jong-rin. North Korea's ruling family are claimed to be superstitious and so the Command's designation number is in reference to the numerological construct ""9 and 6+3=9"" (double nine), whereas the number ""9"" is considered lucky. According to official history, the Command participated in the Korean War (known in North Korea as the ""Fatherland Liberation"
"heroes, which was intended by publishers to appeal to wider audiences. Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone are two examples of opposite heroes. Davy Crockett, also known as the ""King of the Wild Frontier"" and depicted wearing a coonskin cap, was popularized for his efforts in the Texas Revolution. He died during the Battle of the Alamo. Daniel Boone was a frontier pioneer who participated in the fur trade. Born in 1734, he is one of the earliest pioneers and American western hero. “Indian hating” is a common trait among heroes on the frontier, usually because they have lost family members"
"their hospitality. Phytalus In Greek mythology, Phytalus (Ancient Greek: Φύταλος, ""Phútalos"") was a hero and king of Attica who gave Demeter hospitality when she was searching for her daughter, Persephone. Demeter thanked Phytalus for his kindness by giving him a fig-tree. He was revered in Eleusis. His tomb was shown in the deme Lakidai near Cephisus. Members of the clan Phytalidae, who claimed descent from Phytalus, were said to have cleansed Theseus of the murders he had committed on his way from Troezen to Athens and to have later been put in charge of the hero cult of Theseus in"
"Birds. Augeas In Greek mythology, Augeas (or Augeias, , ), whose name means ""bright"", was king of Elis and father of Epicaste. Some say that Augeas was one of the Argonauts. He is best known for his stables, which housed the single greatest number of cattle in the country and had never been cleaned, until the time of the great hero Heracles. Augeas's lineage varies in the sources: he was said to be either the son of Helios and Nausidame or of Eleios, king of Elis, and Nausidame, or of Poseidon, or the son of Phorbas and Hyrmine. His children"
"ashes to a cemetery in Bridgeport, Connecticut, where his wife and son are buried. Joe Gill Joseph P. Gill (July 13, 1919 – December 17, 2006) was an American magazine writer and highly prolific comic book scripter. Most of his work was for Charlton Comics, where he co-created the superheroes Captain Atom, Peacemaker, and Judomaster, among others. Comics historians consider Gill a top contender as the comic-book field's most prolific writer. Per historian and columnist Mark Evanier, Gill ""wrote a staggering number of comics. There are a half-dozen guys in his category. If someone came back and said he was"
"Joe Gill Joseph P. Gill (July 13, 1919 – December 17, 2006) was an American magazine writer and highly prolific comic book scripter. Most of his work was for Charlton Comics, where he co-created the superheroes Captain Atom, Peacemaker, and Judomaster, among others. Comics historians consider Gill a top contender as the comic-book field's most prolific writer. Per historian and columnist Mark Evanier, Gill ""wrote a staggering number of comics. There are a half-dozen guys in his category. If someone came back and said he was the most prolific ever, no one would be surprised."" Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Gill"
"Euphorbus In Greek mythology, Euphorbus (Ancient Greek: Εὔφορβος; ""or"" Euforbo) was a Trojan hero during the Trojan War. Euphorbus was a handsome man described to have the loveliest locks among the curly-haired. He had a lot of gold bound into his braid of hair along with other ornaments around his head. Euphorbus was the son of Panthous and Phrontis according to Homer and thus brother to Polydamas and Hyperenor. But according to Orpheus, his parents were the naiad Abarbarea and Boucolides, illegitimate son of Laomedon, and probably the brother of the twins Aesepus and Pedasus. Euphorbus wounded Patroclus before the"
"Guy of Warwick Guy of Warwick, or Gui de Warewic, is a legendary English hero of Romance popular in England and France from the 13th to 17th centuries. The story of Sir Guy is considered by scholars to be part of the Matter of England. The core of the legend is that Guy falls in love with the lady Felice (""Happiness""), who is of much higher social standing. In order to wed Felice he must prove his valour in chivalric adventures and become a knight; in order to do this he travels widely, battling fantastic monsters such as dragons, giants,"
"(2005–2006), Thomas Cousseau in ""Kaamelott"" (2005–2009), Santiago Cabrera in ""Merlin"" (2008–2011), Christopher Tavarez in ""Avalon High"" (2010), Sinqua Walls in ""Once Upon a Time"" (2012, 2015), Dan Stevens in """" (2014), and Martin McCreadie in """" (2017), among others. Lancelot Sir Lancelot du Lac (meaning Lancelot of the Lake), alternatively also written as Launcelot and other spellings, is one of the Knights of the Round Table in the Arthurian legend. He typically features as King Arthur's greatest companion, the lord of Joyous Gard and the greatest swordsman and jouster of the age – until his adulterous affair with Queen Guinevere"
"George Hysteron-Proteron Colonel the Hon. George Hysteron-Proteron CB (c. 18741942) is a fictional character created by the author J. K. Stanford. A British soldier, sporting gun, and Lord of the manor of Five Mile Wallop, Cambridgeshire, in his London home, the Qu'hais' Club, he was known as the Old Grouse-Cock, and he is most notable for his adventures after he wakes up on the morning of the Twelfth of August and finds he has turned into a grouse. He has been described as ""a comic figure of sporting literature"" and a ""fanatical grouse shot"". Hysteron-Proteron's creator J. K. Stanford wrote"
"Wild Bill Hickok James Butler Hickok (May 27, 1837 – August 2, 1876), better known as ""Wild Bill"" Hickok, was a folk hero of the American Old West known for his work across the frontier as a drover, wagon master, soldier, spy, scout, lawman, gunfighter, gambler, showman, and actor. He earned a great deal of notoriety in his own time, much of it bolstered by the many outlandish and often fabricated tales that he told about his life. Some contemporaneous reports of his exploits are known to be fictitious, but they remain the basis of much of his fame and"
"still resentful over the old quarrel, refuses and descends silently back into Erebus. Like Achilles, he is represented (although not by Homer) as living after his death on the island of Leuke at the mouth of the Danube. Ajax, who in the post-Homeric legend is described as the grandson of Aeacus and the great-grandson of Zeus, was the tutelary hero of the island of Salamis, where he had a temple and an image, and where a festival called ""Aianteia"" was celebrated in his honour. At this festival a couch was set up, on which the panoply of the hero was"