Bitching about Medieval Literature

Peredur Part 3: The Fortress of Side-Quests


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In this, the final part of the tale of Peredur, a strange woman comes to Arthur's court, insults Peredur, and sends him on a quest. In the process, a lot of things happen that are left completely unexplained, but it seems to end well?


CONTENT WARNINGS: The story begins with description of a woman of monstrous appearance, which dwells on her having black skin, being fat, and having various physical differences (e.g. 'back like a crutch'). Her appearance is never mentioned again, and she's not an evil character. 

Gore. Near the end of the story, there is a big fight in which a character is graphically cut in two. 

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Bitching about Medieval LiteratureBy Gwen verch David

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