Sir Gawain and the Green Knight · Character
Cuchulinn
Mythical Irish hero mentioned in the poem.
minor
Also known as the Cuchulinn
First appearance: sir gawain and the green knight
Cuchulinn's tie to Gath is one of the pressures that moves Sir Gawain and the Green Knight—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Cuchulinn first appears in 0002 sir gawain and the green knight.
With Gath (social): Cuchulinn and Gath are figures from Irish mythology mentioned in the poem's allusions, not directly interacting in the main plot.
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Relationship types
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Supporting and allusive figures
- Central characters and challengers
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Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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social · ambivalent
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