# Sir Bohort — Bulfinch’s Mythology character guide

> Sir Bohort in Bulfinch’s Mythology by Thomas Bulfinch.

**Role:** supporting

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

## Snapshot

A Round Table knight of steadfast purity, chosen among the few to witness the Holy Grail's deepest mysteries.

## Who they are

Bohort rides out from Camelot into a landscape of trials that test not his sword arm but his soul. When forced to choose between saving his brother Lionel and rescuing a threatened maiden, he weeps and chooses the maiden, a decision that defines his character. His willingness to suffer and to place mercy above kinship marks him as one of the three knights whose purity earns them a place at the Grail's table.

## Relationships

### [Sir Lionel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/characters/sir_lionel)

_family_

Sir Bohort and Sir Lionel are brothers, both Knights of the Round Table, with a strong fraternal bond.

### [Sir Lionel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/characters/sir_lionel)

_family_

Sir Bohort and Sir Lionel are brothers, both Knights of the Round Table, with a strong fraternal bond.

## In the story

### [Arthur Chosen King](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/arthur-chosen-king)

King Bohort of Brittany, along with King Ban, answers Arthur's call for aid against the rebel kings.

### [Launcelot of the Lake](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/viii-launcelot-of-the-lake)

Cousin of Launcelot; rescued as a child and raised alongside Launcelot at the court of the Lady of the Lake.

### [X: The Lady of Shalott](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/x-the-lady-of-shalott)

Overthrown by Launcelot at the tournament; later joins the quest to find Launcelot.

### [XI: Queen Guenever's Peril](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/xi-queen-guenever-s-peril)

Initially reluctant, agrees to defend Guenever if no other champion appears; later supports Launcelot's plan.

### [XIX: The Sangreal, or Holy Graal](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/xix-the-sangreal-or-holy-graal)

Prophesies that Sir Galahad will come to great worship.

### [Sir Galahad](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/sir-galahad)

Prophesies that Sir Galahad shall come to great worship.

### [XXI: The Sangreal (Continued)](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/xxi-the-sangreal-continued)

Chooses to rescue a maiden over his brother Sir Lionel, later mourns what he believes is Lionel's death, and is counseled by a religious man.

### [Sir Bohort](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/sir-bohort)

The protagonist of the chapter; a knight of the Round Table on the Sangreal quest who faces a painful choice between rescuing his brother and a maiden.

### [Sir Galahad](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/sir-galahad)

Companion to Galahad and Perceval; present on the ship and at Sarras, helps carry the table, and is present at Galahad's passing.

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

Buries Sir Perceval, returns to Camelot, and recounts the adventures of the Sangreal to King Arthur.

### [XII: Kilwich and Olwen (Continued)](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/xii-kilwich-and-olwen-continued)

Mentioned as Bedwyr (often identified with Bohort in Arthurian tradition); assists Kay in the giant's castle and the rescue.

### [B](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/b)

King and a knight of Arthur.

## Links

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