pendragon
- noun
- /ˈpɛnˌdræɡən/
- Archaic
- NARRATOR: A long time ago, Britain was ruled by King Uther Pendragon.
- Arthur Pendragon
Examples
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The sword can only be drawn by Uther Pendragon or his direct heir.
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The sword was then passed to the Lady of the Lake, who bound it to the Pendragon bloodline.
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Now, where can I find Arthur Pendragon?
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"Arthur is the acknowledged son of the Pendragon.
Fiction book (1991) -
Days of Robin Hood and Arthur Pendragon.
Fiction book (1994) -
It is I, Arthur, Son of Uther Pendragon, from the castle of Camelot.
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Arthur Pendragon and the Loyal Arthurian Warband led a large torchlight procession in a wide circle around the stones, avoiding the worst of the crowd.
Academic text (2003) -
One of the most visible leaders of the campaign to open Stonehenge was Arthur Pendragon, founder of the Loyal Arthurian Warband and self-proclaimed reincarnation of King Arthur.
Academic text (2003) -
A long time ago, Britain was ruled by King Uther Pendragon.
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I am Arthur, son of Uther Pendragon and king of the Britons.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Pendragon comes from old Welsh words pen 'head' and dragon 'dragon' or 'leader'. So a pendragon was the 'head dragon' — the chief warrior or ruler, which is why the title is used for great, legendary kings like King Arthur's father.