Bulfinch’s Mythology · Character
Modred
Traitorous knight who usurped Arthur's throne and caused the final battle.
minor
Also known as Sir Modred
First appearance: bulfinch s mythology
Modred shows up with force in King Arthur and His Knights. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Arthur's treacherous nephew who ultimately brings about the king's downfall.
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In King Arthur and His Knights: Arthur's treacherous nephew who ultimately brings about the king's downfall. Later, in IV: Arthur: Arthur's nephew whose revolt leads to the fatal battle of Camlan, where Modred is slain…
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Character groups
- Miscellaneous Mythological and Romance Figures
- Protagonist
- Greek and Trojan Heroes
- Arthurian and Romance Knights
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- Breaking point
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- Closing
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See Modred in bulfinch s mythology