# Modred — Bulfinch’s Mythology character guide

> Modred in Bulfinch’s Mythology by Thomas Bulfinch.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Sir Modred

**First appearance:** 0002-bulfinch-s-mythology

## Who they are

Traitorous knight who usurped Arthur's throne and caused the final battle.

## In the story

### [King Arthur and His Knights](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/king-arthur-and-his-knights)

Arthur's treacherous nephew who ultimately brings about the king's downfall.

### [IV: Arthur](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/iv-arthur)

Arthur's nephew whose revolt leads to the fatal battle of Camlan, where Modred is slain and Arthur mortally wounded.

### [Sir Agrivain's Treason](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/xxii-sir-agrivain-s-treason)

Supports Sir Agrivain's plot, is wounded by Sir Launcelot during the ambush.

### [Morte d'Arthur](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/xxiii-morte-d-arthur)

Usurps the throne, besieges Guenever, and fights Arthur in the final battle.

### [M](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/m)

Listed as 'Modred, nephew of King Arthur.'

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