Burial Site of Gwenhwyfar - Vanora -Guenivere
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106 Guenivere
Bits and pieces about Guenivere, the last known wife of Arthur, have come to us.  Her colors were green and white however, the quilt block that bears her name will work in any color combination and in many settings.

 

260 Lancelot
Quilters will love this extremely versatile quilt design with the four small "hidden" hearts.  Very easy to piece Lancelot will be wonderful in any color combination and setting.

 

 
























The Welsh Triads speak of "Arthur's Three Great Queens," all named Gwenhwyfar.  As the word guinevere is translated as "white owl" or "white phantom" and Guenivere has traditionally been associated with the "Old Religion" some suspect that Guinevere was more a title than a personal name especially when we find references to Queens of Arthur with very different names and temperaments.
     The Guinevere of Camelot is said to be the daughter of Leodegrance of Cameliard. She marries Arthur in what most presume is a military alliance between kingdoms as she's very young and he is, by then, an older warrior.  Her love affair with Lancelot spurs the downfall of Camelot and her purported marriage to Mordred when both believe Arthur is dead adds another layer of "shame" to her.
     Legend holds that Guenivere made her way to Scotland after Arthur's death and changed her name to Vanora or Ganore (meaning wanderer). Even though she changed her name and environment, she did not change her lustful ways. The townsfolk became intolerant of her lifestyle and killed her. Another legend, related by Boece, has her abducted (not unwillingly) by Mordred, who takes her to Barry Hill near the town of Alyth. Arthur takes his wife back and has her torn apart by wild horses as punishment for her adultery.  This account provides an alternative to other stories of Guinevere's last days. Some have her becoming a nun at either Amesbury or Caerleon while still others maintain that she was buried with her husband at Glastonbury.
Also See:  Arthur's Burial At Glastonbury     Burial At Slaughter Bridge

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