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Who Is Mordred? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Mordred (In the Public Domain): Powerful warlock and knight from the days of Camelot. Mordred is known as the bastard son of King Arthur and Morgause.

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Mordred is a In the Public Domain comic book character, the alter ego of Sir Mordred Pendragon, with over 98 comic issue appearances. Powerful warlock and knight from the days of Camelot. Mordred is known as the bastard son of King Arthur and Morgause.

Who is Mordred?

Origin A possible historic Mordred (Medraut in welsh) is reported to have died in the battle of Camlann in 537, fighting with or against Arthur. Later legends give more details and a considerable mythology to this character. Arthurian Legend Mordred by H. J. Ford Sir Mordred is a main character in the mythical/historical Arthurian age. Best known as either Morgause 's or Morgaine Le Fey and Arthur 's bastard son or the son of Morgaine and King Lot of Orkney. Mordred is the main antagonist of the whole myth (Lot: Bad, Morgaine: Worse, Mordred: Worst), he has been both hero and villain in epic tales, usurping the throne od Arthur and pretending (or even marrying) Queen Guinevire, until his death in the titanical Battle of Camlann in hands of Arthur. In popular culture Mordred generally is synonymous with treachery and evil, being as wicked as Judas and Lucifer himself.

Key facts

Mordred is of other origin and first appeared in "Battle of the Atoms!". The character is published by In the Public Domain. With 98 recorded issue appearances, Mordred ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Mordred?

Powerful warlock and knight from the days of Camelot. Mordred is known as the bastard son of King Arthur and Morgause.

What is Mordred's real name?

Mordred's real identity is Sir Mordred Pendragon.

When did Mordred first appear?

Mordred first appeared in "Battle of the Atoms!".

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