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Lyonesse

Lyonesse

9.9
A kingdom in legend off Cornwall that sank under the sea
  • proper noun
  • Literature
translation icon : Lyonesse
  • In the tales of Arthurian legend, Lyonesse is described as a beautiful land that vanished beneath the waves.
  • King of Lyonesse

Examples

  • I come from Lyonesse with a message for Lady Guinevere.

    First Knight (1995)

  • I want to marry, and I want to live and die in Lyonesse.

    First Knight (1995)

  • Is Lyonesse in need of protection?

    First Knight (1995)

  • Remember last spring at Lyonesse, when you joined your father and me on the hunt?

    First Knight (1995)

  • So is Lyonesse to come under the protection of Camelot?

    First Knight (1995)

  • Forgive me, milady, but Malagant has taken Lyonesse.

    First Knight (1995)

  • This evening, when you've rested, we shall all pray together for your village and for Lyonesse.

    First Knight (1995)

  • Lady Guinevere of Lyonesse.

    First Knight (1995)

  • Many stories tell of knights who embarked on quests to rescue those lost in Lyonesse.

  • The myths often reference how the kingdom of Lyonesse once flourished before its tragic demise.

Surface Forms

Lyonesse main

Etymology

Lyonesse comes from old British and French stories about a rich kingdom off Cornwall that was said to have sunk under the sea. A helpful way to remember it is to hear the name like lioness, a strong, proud animal, so you can picture a once-powerful land lost beneath the waves.