First mentioned by the French author Chrétien de Troyes in the late 12th century tale Perceval, the Story of the Grail, he is best known for being the original hero in the quest for the Grail before being …

Percival’s natural prowess, ultimately led him to King Arthur’s court where he immediately set off in pursuit of a knight who had offended Queen Guinevere. Percival was the Grail knight or one of the …

Perceval, hero of Arthurian romance, distinguished by his quality of childlike (often uncouth) innocence, which protected him from worldly temptation and set him apart from other knights in Arthur’s fellowship.

Percival is a legendary figure in Arthurian legend as one of King Arthur's Knights of the Round Table and the seeker of the Holy Grail.

Dec 20, 2025 · Sir Percival is a character in the legends of King Arthur, presented as one of the Knights of the Round Table. He is perhaps one of the most famous Arthurian characters today due to his …

The legend of Perceval began with Chretien de Troyes' medieval romance titled Conte du Graal ("Story of the Grail"), which is also sometimes titled Perceval, written around 1180. People were fascinated …

Percival is raised in a forest with his mother. His father was a knight, often described as Pellinor. When Percival was 15, he saw some knights passing through the forest, and was struck by how noble and …

Sir Percival was a knight of the Round Table in Arthurian legend. He was known for his bravery, chivalry, and loyalty to King Arthur. Sir Percival embarked on the quest for the Holy Grail, a sacred relic …

Aug 7, 2005 · Sir Perceval of Galles, a Middle English poem of the fourteenth century, edited by Mary Flowers Braswell with notes, at TEAMS. This version of the story is probably based on Chrétien, but …

Perceval, the Story of the Grail (French: Perceval ou le Conte du Graal) is an unfinished Arthurian verse romance written by Chrétien de Troyes in Old French during the late 12th century.