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Durnure

Arthurian Legend
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

Durnure is one of King Pellinore's sons and an original Knight of the Round Table in Arthurian legend.

Detailed Definition
In Post-Vulgate and Malory's works, Durnure, part of Pellinore's lineage, contributes to knightly expansions with minor significance in assemblies. His role emphasizes fellowship's breadth. In poetry, Durnure evokes familial bonds, inspiring verses on minor heroes' quiet valor.
Example
Example in poetry:
In Post-Vulgate Cycle adaptations, poetically rendered, Durnure is Pellinore's son, inspiring lines like "Durnure sits at Table's seat, knight of valor, pure and fleet."; A poet could use Durnure to symbolize familial bonds, as in "Brother to Tor, in quest he rides, Durnure honors family's tides," educating on lineages.; Hypothetically, in a sonnet, Durnure exemplifies minor valor: "Durnure charges into fray, quiet hero of the day," teaching supporting roles.; Educational examples might include Durnure in assemblies, with "Durnure vows in Arthur's hall, answering the kingdom's call," demonstrating fellowship.; In poetry on knighthood, Durnure could be "Durnure, steadfast in the line, bears the shield of blood divine," highlighting loyalty.; Poets might evoke Durnure's obscurity with "Durnure fades in legend's page, yet embodies chivalric age," exploring unsung heroes.
Additional Notes
Durnure, Pellinore's son and original Round Table knight in Post-Vulgate, contributes to fellowship with minor roles. Poetically, evoke quiet valor; related to knightly lineages; tip: use assembly scenes for sonnets on unsung heroes.
Also Known As
Durne Durnor
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