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Bevis of Hampton

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Bevis of Hampton

Principal character of an English medieval romance. He journeyed to Ermony (Armenia), where he won the affection of the king, Ermyn, and the love of his daughter Josian. The conquest of Brademond of Damascus, the slaying of a ferocious boar and dragon, and the overthrow of a giant named Ascapart, are among his achievements. He possessed a sword called Morglay and a horse called Arundel, after which he named his castle.

His death after 30 years of domestic happiness took place at the same time as that of his wife and his horse. His story was retold by Michael Drayton in Poly-Olbion.

Bevis of Hampton

Anglo-Norman 13th-century romance. See Buovo d'Antona, the opera by Traetta.



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