Mordred
British legendary figure
Also known as: Medraut, Modred
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death of Arthur and Mordred
The death of Arthur and Mordred, illustration by N.C. Wyeth in The Boy's King Arthur, 1917.
Mordred is a figure in Arthurian legend, notably appearing as a knight of the Round Table and a nephew of King Arthur. His first known use in literature dates to the 13th century. In some accounts, Mordred is depicted as Arthur's son. He is prominently featured in the narrative of Arthur's downfall, often associated with the rebellion that led to Arthur's death in the Battle of Camlann. In later traditions, Mordred's abduction of Guinevere is linked to the end of Arthur's kingdom.1234
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