Koenig Antelan (>1300)
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Matière de Bretagne
Koenig Antelan (>1300)
Scherer, W. (ed.): König Antelan. In: ZfdA 15 (1872). p. 140-149.
KoAnt-1:
In the times of the heroes, there lived king Antelan von Schotten, a small dwarf of remarkable strength.
Motif References:
F 451 Dwarf
KoAnt-2:
When he hears about the knightly entertainments at Artus’s court (jousts and tournaments, wrestling, jumping, fencing, fighting with lances, stone-throwing, fighting, playing, dancing and singing, serving ladies), he wants to participate. From the top of a mountain, he watches King Artus’s camp pitched in a plain.
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KoAnt-5:
Antelan wears a precious gleaming armor. He measures only three fathoms. His breastplate is decorated with gold, with very lively-looking motifs. His shield is made of a diamond, its rand is of jasper. It has never been damaged by anyone. His greaves are made of red gold, his shoes are very costly. His coat-of-arms is luminous.
Motif References:
F 451.2.1.1 Dwarfs are small
F 824 Extraordinary [part of] armor
F 839.2 Extraordinary shield
KoAnt-8:
When Parzefal overhears him deploring that he sits there against his will, he threatens him with taking him captive. But he cannot get hold of the dwarf, as he is invisible. Antelan retorts that Parzefal will not succeed in taking his precious armor.
Motif References:
D 1980 Magic invisibility
KoAnt-11:
Antelan reveals his name when asked by Parzefal. He says that he has been sent by three duchesses to search for adventure at Artus’s court. Parzifal treats him generously, as he is a messenger of ladies. He even invites him to court.
Motif References:
P 52.2 (Li) Knight in service of a lady
Z 71.1 Formulistic number: three
H 1223 Quest to undertake feats of valor
KoAnt-14:
Antelan challenges Parzefal (who has gained the grail) to single combat for his armor, which is the best in the world. The breastplate is of gold. His invisibility is caused by some magic jewels. He also owns a belt that gives the strength of 12 men. His spurs are of crystal, his shield is a precious diamond that has never been damaged by anyone, his gown is embroidered with pearls. His gorget, helmet and shield are good for fighting. His lady, queen Zezilg, has made it.
Motif References:
F 451.3.3.8 Dwarfs made invisible by magic caps [cloaks]
F 451.5 Dwarfs and human beings
F 451.6 Other actions of dwarfs
F 451.3.1 Power of dwarf in his belt
P 556.0.1 (Bm) Challenge to single combat [feud]
F 824 Extraordinary [part of] armor
F 826 Extraordinary jewels
F 829.3 Extraordinary belt
F 839.2 Extraordinary shield
D 1057 Magic belt
D 1071 Magic jewel (jewels)
D 1335.4 Magic belt gives strength
D 1361.19 Magic jewel renders invisible
D 1830 Magic strength
D 1980 Magic invisibility
KoAnt-18:
Parzefal asks Antelan to show him the luxury of the armor. Antelan removes a ring and becomes visible. Parzefal admires the armor and says that it cannot have been made by a human hand.
Motif References:
F 451.3.3.8 Dwarfs made invisible by magic caps [cloaks]
F 825 Extraordinary ring
D 1076 Magic ring
D 1361.17 Magic ring renders invisible
D 1980 Magic invisibility
KoAnt-21:
Antelan boasts about his strength, he says that he fights anyone, he is invincible. Parzefal retorts that he would like to see who of them would kill the other if the dwarf was visible. Antelan tells him to get two other knights to fight him. Parzefal asks Gawan and Galleman. They all get prepared.
Motif References:
F 451.5 Dwarfs and human beings
P 556.0.1 (Bm) Challenge to single combat [feud]
KoAnt-26:
Parzefal tells Antelan to become visible. Single combat between Antelan on one and Parzefal, Galleman and Gawan on the other side. Antelan instantly defeats them.
Motif References:
Z 71.1 Formulistic number: three
F 451.3.8 Dwarfs are strong
P 550.2 (Li) Single combat
P 555 Defeat in battle [single combat]
KoAnt-28:
Parzefal is very impressed. He invites Antelan to stay at Artus’s court. But Antelan refuses: he wants to inform his three duchesses about his defeat of the three knights, though this was not a very challenging feat. He holds out his hands and takes leave from them.
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