# VI: Geraint, the Son of Erbin (Continued) explained — Bulfinch’s Mythology

> Chapter companion for Bulfinch’s Mythology by Thomas Bulfinch.

## What happens

Arthur hunts a stag with his hounds, and the head is awarded to Enid. Geraint returns with the defeated knight Edeyrn, who had insulted a maiden. Geraint marries Enid, and later returns to Cornwall to defend his inheritance, accompanied by many knights.

## Themes in this chapter

### Heroism and the Quest

Geraint's quest to avenge the insult to the maiden and his subsequent journey to defend his boundaries exemplify the heroic ideal.

### Love and Transformation

Geraint's marriage to Enid and her rise in status highlight love as a transformative force.

### Hospitality and Its Violation

The initial insult by the dwarf violates hospitality, which Geraint corrects, and the court's generous reception of Edeyrn restores proper conduct.

## Character check-ins

### Geraint

Returns victorious with Edeyrn, marries Enid, and later departs to protect his dominions in Cornwall.

### Queen Guenever

Advises Arthur to reserve the stag's head for Geraint's return, welcomes Edeyrn, and later bestows the head upon Enid.

### King Arthur

Hunts the stag, grants mercy to Edeyrn, and reluctantly allows Geraint to leave for Cornwall.

### Enid

Daughter of Earl Ynywl, marries Geraint, receives the stag's head as a gift, and becomes highly esteemed.

### Sir Gawain

Accompanies Geraint on his journey to Cornwall and advises on the order of receiving homage.

### Sir Perceval

Listed among the knights who accompany Geraint to Cornwall.

## Key lines

> And the last dog that was let loose was the favorite dog of Arthur; Cavall was his name. And he left all the other dogs behind him and turned the stag.

Arthur's favorite hound, Cavall, was released last and outran the others to corner the stag.

_Highlights the prowess of Arthur's hound in the hunt._

> And Guenever caused a watch to be set upon the ramparts for Geraint's coming.

Guenever ordered a lookout to be posted on the walls to await Geraint's return.

_Shows Guenever's anticipation and concern for Geraint's success._

> And the head of the stag was given to Enid. And thereupon her fame increased, and her friends became more in number than before.

Enid received the stag's head, which elevated her reputation and attracted many new friends.

_Symbolizes Enid's acceptance and honor at Arthur's court._

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