Sexual Violence in History: A Bibliography

compiled by Stefan Blaschke

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Start: Topical Index: Cases: Fictional Cases: 15th Century: | Mythological Cases: Medieval Mythology:

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SEXUAL ABUSES OF LANCELOT

G e n e r a l   I n f o r m a t i o n

»Lancelot du Lac (French for Lancelot of the Lake), alternatively written as Launcelot and other variants, is a popular character in the Arthurian legend's chivalric romance tradition. He is typically depicted as King Arthur's close companion and one of the greatest Knights of the Round Table, as well as a secret lover of Arthur's wife, Guinevere.« (Extract from: Wikipedia)


G e n e r a l   K e y w o r d s

I. Chronological Index: Medieval History: 15th Century

II. Geographical Index: European History: English History

III. Topical Index: Types: General: Rape, Sexual Assault; Circumstances: Rape by Deception | Offenders: Age and Gender: Female Adults | Victims: Age and Gender: Male Adults


Rape by Elaine of Corbenic

I n f o r m a t i o n

»Princess Elaine of Corbenic, daughter of the Fisher King, also falls in love with him but is more successful than the others. With the help of magic, Lady Elaine tricks Lancelot into believing that she is Guinevere, and thus makes him sleep with her by deception.« (Extract from: Wikipedia)


B i b l i o g r a p h y

Representations: Literary Texts: Thomas Malory



Rape by Morgan le Fay

I n f o r m a t i o n

»Faithful to Queen Guinevere, he refuses the forceful advances of Queen Morgan le Fay, Arthur's enchantress sister. Morgan constantly attempts to seduce Lancelot, whom she at once lustfully loves and hates with the same great intensity. She even kidnaps him repeatedly, once with her coven of fellow magical queens including Sebile.« (Extract from: Wikipedia)


B i b l i o g r a p h y

Representations: Literary Texts: Thomas Malory



Stalking by Elaine of Astolat

I n f o r m a t i o n

»Elaine of Astolat (/ˈæstəˌlæt, -ɑːt/), also known as Elayne of Ascolat and other variants of the name, is a figure in Arthurian legend. She is a lady from the castle of Astolat who dies of her unrequited love for Sir Lancelot. Well-known versions of her story appear in Sir Thomas Malory's 1485 book Le Morte d'Arthur, Alfred, Lord Tennyson's mid-19th-century Idylls of the King, and Tennyson's poem "The Lady of Shalott".« (Extract from: Wikipedia)


B i b l i o g r a p h y

Representations: Literary Texts: Thomas Malory