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Pellinore

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

Pellinore is an Arthurian king famed as the relentless hunter of the Questing Beast, embodying obsession and the chivalric pursuit of the uncanny.

Detailed Definition
His obsession defines his character across generations. In poetry, he represents the old order of relentless pursuit, his legacy carried by sons who shift from beast-hunting to holy questing, marking Arthurian evolution.
Example
Example in poetry:
Pellinore is alternate spelling for King Pellinore; Poets use “Pellinore” for rhythmic flow in hunting scenes; His obsession with the Questing Beast appears in comic or tragic tones; Modern verse explores Pellinore as archetype of single-minded quest; His death in Lot feud shows cost of distraction; Pellinore’s legacy lives through Percival and Dindrane.
Additional Notes
Pellinore is synonymous with King Pellinore; his obsession with the Questing Beast and role as Percival’s father make him a bridge between adventure and spiritual quest—poets may emphasize his tragicomic persistence or generational legacy.
Also Known As
King Pellinore Pellinor
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