Accolon of Gaul

Accolon of Gaul
Accolon of Gaul In Arthurian legend, a knight loved by Morgan le Fay, sister and enemy of King Arthur. Morgan le Fay gave Accolon the scabbard of King Arthur’s sword, which protected its owner from bleeding, no matter how severely wounded. Despite this, however, King Arthur eventually killed Accolon.

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Encyclopedia of World Mythology and Legend, Third Edition – Written by Anthony S. Mercatante & James R. Dow – Copyright © 2009 by Anthony S. Mercatante

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