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Pelles

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

Fisher King, father of Elaine of Corbenic, guardian of the Grail

Detailed Definition
Pelles orchestrates Galahad’s birth to fulfill Grail prophecy. In poetry, he embodies sacred kingship—his lineage and suffering integral to the Grail’s manifestation, symbolizing divine plan over human will.
Example
Example in poetry:
Pelles, the Fisher King, fathers Elaine of Corbenic and guards the Grail; Poets depict his castle Corbenic as sacred heart of the Wasteland; In mystical verse, Pelles’ lineage fulfills Grail prophecies; Modern retellings explore his patience as active faith; His wound mirrors his land’s—poets use this for ecological allegory; Pelles’ blessing of Galahad’s birth frames him as divine instrument.
Additional Notes
Pelles is the Fisher King in Malory, father of Elaine of Corbenic and guardian of the Grail; his lineage connects directly to Galahad—poets use him to explore sacred kingship, prophecy, and the intertwining of bloodline and divine mission.
Also Known As
King Pelles Fisher King Maimed King
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