Maleagant is a villain from Arthurian legend. Originally a Knight of the Round Table son of King Bagdemagus of Gorre, his claim to fame is as the abductor of Guinevere. His earliest appearance is in "Lancelot, the Knight of the Cart" by Chrétien de Troyes, where he brings Guinevere to his impenetrable castle. The queen is rescued by Lancelot and Gawain; this is the first appearance of Lancelot in Arthurian legend. Maleagant is believed to have been based on Melwas, … Wikipedia
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