The Outline of Mythology

Thomas Bulfinch's whole mythic world — the gods of Olympus, King Arthur's Round Table, the Mabinogeon, Beowulf and the paladins of Charlemagne — told as stories, the way 1913 read them.

Kynon's Adventure

6 pages in this part of The Outline of Mythology.

Kynon's Adventure

KING ARTHUR was at Caerleon upon Usk; and one day he sat in his chamber, and with him were Owain, the son of Urien, and Kynon, the son of…

Kynon's Adventure: Arthur

Then Arthur spoke. "If I thought you would not disparage me," said he, "I would sleep while I wait for my repast; and you can entertain one…

Kynon's Adventure: Urien

OWAIN'S ADVENTURE (Amongst all the characters of early British history none is more interesting, or occupies a more conspicuous place, than…

Kynon's Adventure: Owain

With that Arthur awoke, and asked if he had not been sleeping a little. "Yes, lord," answered Owain, "thou hast slept awhile." "Is it time…

Kynon's Adventure: Countess

Then he inquired of the maiden who the lady was. "Heaven knows," replied the maiden, "she is the fairest and the most chaste, and the most…

Kynon's Adventure: Luned

With that Luned went forth; and the Countess arose and followed her to the door of the chamber, and began coughing loudly. And when Luned…

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