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Pelleas

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

Pelleas is a naive Arthurian knight betrayed by Nimue; his story evolves from tragedy to spiritual quest as a Grail seeker in later romances.

Detailed Definition
Pelleas’ trust in false love leads to disillusionment and asceticism. In poetry, he represents the transition from worldly romance to spiritual quest, his journey a cautionary tale about the perils of misplaced faith in human virtue.
Example
Example in poetry:
Pelleas, young knight betrayed by Ettarre, is saved by Nimue in Malory; Poets depict his innocence corrupted by courtly deceit; In Tennyson’s “Pelleas and Ettarre,” his trust turns to bitter wisdom; Modern verse explores Pelleas as victim of performative femininity; His union with Nimue offers redemptive love; Pelleas’s journey symbolizes disillusionment and renewal.
Additional Notes
Pelleas is a naive knight betrayed by Ettarre (or Arcade) and aided by Nimue; his story explores disillusionment and revenge—poets use him to examine youthful idealism, the corruption of love, and the intervention of magical justice.
Also Known As
Sir Pelleas Fisher King
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